Churchill Downs Hot List - September 24

Today’s Churchill Downs Hot List races to watch Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022

By Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman

Hot List Key:

A : A preferred horse to watch B: Secondary horse to watch *C: Went down 2 or more betting notches in the final 3 minutes and finished 1st through 3rd *D: Went down 2 or more betting notches and finished 4th or worse * - 4 or more betting notches if 11-1 or more.

2nd race – (2) Cold as Hell returns to the starter allowance ranks and should work out a good trip from an inside post. (5) Master of Arms fits in nicely with this group. (6) Constitutional Law won powerfully last time and cannot be ignored. (4) Flags Up could be a factor in the stretch. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5. Exactas: 2-5 over 4-6 and 4-6 over 2-5.

5th race – (4) Tommy Gun could fire off the drop and the Amoss claim and notch a victory. (5) Guided Arrow switches barns and may turn in an improved effort. (2) Strings had a weak try on turf but could bounce back here. (1) Per Diem should perk up back on dirt. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-5.

7th race – (3) Falconet has not raced since finishing second in a Grade 3 stakes but seems ready for a big effort here. (7) Sixtythreecaliber seems poised for a big effort in this spot. (5) Cocktail Moments posted a big win last time and cannot be ignored. (6) Skratch Kat exits a Grade 1 stakes and merits consideration. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-7. Exactas: 3-7 over 5-6 and 5-6 over 3-7. Doubles: 3-5-6-7 with 2-4-6-7.

8th race – (7) Gunite has been facing the top 3-year-old sprinters and should be able to handle this group. (4) Conagher was about six lengths behind Gunite last time out but should be the main threat today. (6) Strava has a nice late kick and will be a threat in the final furlong. (2) Double Thunder could be a factor on his best try. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-7. Exactas: 4-7 over 2-6 and 2-6 over 4-7.

10th race – (3) Saint Tapit has a regal pedigree that bodes well for his chances of stretching out. (6) Ethereal Road will be happy to be back on dirt. (5) War Campaign should welcome the added ground here. (2) Home Brew was fourth in a graded stakes and can make some noise here. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5-6. For more information on the Hot List, email questions to [email protected] or follow the Hot List on Twitter at @nyhotlist. Contact [email protected] for more information.