Keeneland Select

Kentucky Downs Hotlist - September 9

By Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman

1st race – (11) R Last Laugh was third last time out and looks best here. (7) Tatiana is a promising firster from Cox. (4) Blazing Sunset could be a factor in her debut. (5) Medinah is working nicely for her debut. Betting strategy: 11 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-7-11.

3rd race – (1) Exact Estimate can take advantage of the rail in this field. (3) Flying Liam showed some promise in his first turf start. (6) Son a Birch should be closing at the end. (8) Ganaas cannot be overlooked here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6-8.

5th race – (2) Doctrine missed by a neck and can make amend here. (3) Abbi Fede should be a stretch threat. (6) Catch the Breeze will be a threat on his best try. (7) Lazlo has speed and may hang around until the end. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-6-7.

7th race – (8) Sailor’s Dream debuts for Ward and may find smooth sailing. (12) Bravo Tango was second in his debut and should be the main rival. (7) Junction may improve off his debut. (5) Mandalay may like the added distance. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box:  5-7-8-12

10th race - (4) Tawny Port has raced well over the course and should handle the distance. (6) Navy Seal should be the main rival. (5) Limited Liability can hang around until the end. (3) Greystone fits in nicely here. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-5-6.