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Post-Saratoga spotlight falls on Kentucky Downs

New York Hot List Staff | Thursday, September 9, 2021


With New York racing take a well-deserved week off after 40 fabulous days at Saratoga, the color of the day Saturday will be green in honor of Kentucky Downs’ all-turf meet. With gargantuan purses and big fields, the brief meet offers highly competitive racing and great wagering opportunities. One of them on Saturday is the Fan Duel Turf Sprint, which offers a $1 million purse and has attracted a high-quality field of 12 with numerous top=level sprinters who could wind up in the winner’s circle.

Here’s the Hot List picks for the Fan Duel Turf Sprint:

Kentucky Downs, Saturday, Race 8:

8th race – (12) Imprimis had some trouble last time and settled for fourth. The added distance should make the difference today. (7) Casa Creed did not fire at a mile but should be well-suited by this distance. (9) Got Stormy posted a big win at Saratoga and will be tough to beat if she can duplicate that effort. (2) Fast Boat has a strong late kick and figures to  be a threat in the final furlong. Betting strategy: 12 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-7-9-12. Doubles: 2-7-9-12 with 3-5-8-11.