Churchill Downs Hotlist - November 13

Today’s Churchill Downs Hot List races to watch
Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021

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.

1st race – (4) Sariah Sariah returns from a layoff in a claimer and looks best in this spot. (1) Della Frost disappointed last time but can make amends here. (5) Alberta Sun is worth a look off the win and Maker claim. (2) Sparkle of Hope could be a threat in a claimer. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4. Exactas: 1-4 over 2-5 and 2-5 over 1-4

3rd race – (4) Indimaaj won easily and moves up off the Diodoro claim. Could be poised for an improved effort. (2) Rushie raced well enough in graded stakes company to be the main threat. (3) South Bend will be dangerous on his best try. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4.

5th race – (2) Icy Stare Down is a firster from Cox who seems ready for a big effort. (6) Beravina makes her debut and should be a main factor in this field. (8) Parlance had a useful debut and can move forward here. (9) Argumental cannot be overlooked in this field. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-6-8-9.

7th race – (4) Song River was a sharp winner at Saratoga last time and can make it two in a row here. (5) Perfect Happiness was second in her last three tires and should be the main rival. (1) Miss T Too will be formidable if there’s no rust after a layoff. (2) Miss Mosaic fits in well here and should turn in a better effort today. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-5.

10th race – (5) Club Car (B) had a troubled trip when she missed by a neck. Can make amends here. (4) Sconsin looked good in a stakes win and shapes up as the one to fear. (6) Bell’s the One is very competitive at this level and cannot be overlooked. (7) Frank’s Rockette has plenty of back class and can make her presence felt at the finish. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5. Exactas: 4-5 with 6-7 and 6-7 with 4-5.