Churchill Downs Hotlist - June 13

Today’s Churchill Downs Hot List races to watch
Saturday, June 13, 2020

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 4^th or worse
* - 4 or more betting notches if 11-1 or more.

4th race – (5) Millennium Force will welcome a return to turf after a disappointing try on the main track. Should prevail here. (1) Skyhawk seems poised to restart his career with a strong effort. (4) Flatoya is worth a look in her turf debut. (10) Sail On Ellen also returns to turf and should be a factor. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-10. Doubles: 1-4-5-10 with 1-4-5.

5th race - (1) Necker Island has been faltering against stakes rivals but in a small field he should have enough speed to go gate-to-wire. (5) Finnick the Fierce shapes up as the one to fear. (4) Art Collector seeks a third straight win and should not be ignored. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exactas: 1 over 4-5 and 4-5 over 1.

8th race - (5) Hidden Facts (D) was bet down from 7-2 to 2-1 and looked like a winner until he drifted out late, causing others behind him to check and earning him a disqualification from first. Can make amends for that mishap today. (10) Even Beat (A) was bothered when the top pick drifted out and still managed to rally for third before being placed second. Should be the main rival here. (12) She’s All Skeet will be a threat in the final furlong. (4) V J’s Bet was hurt by a wide trip last time and may work out a better trip here. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5-10-12.

10th race – (1) Miss T Too (A) set a fast pace and still held on for second at seven furlongs. She may not look back from the rail at a slightly shorter distance. (9) Remanded was a sharp debut winner at Gulfstream Park and will be a force here. (2) Figure of Speech has been sidelined for nine months but seems ready for a big effort here. (5) Scolding looked great in a debut win at Oaklawn Park and cannot be overlooked. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-5-9.

11th race – (5) Arklow has extensive Grade 1 experience and has a class edge here. Gets the nod in a competitive field. (6) Tiz a Slam seems on edge for a big 2020 debut. (12) Admission Office usually takes home a piece of the purse and merits plenty of attention. (4) He’s No Lemon should be formidable in this spot. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place.  Exacta box: 4-5-6-12.