Churchill Downs Hotlist - November 23

Today’s Churchill Downs Hot List races to watch
Wednesday, Nov. 23, 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 4^th or worse
* - 4 or more betting notches if 11-1 or more.

2nd race – (12) Let Me Love You drops into a claimer and may prove best in this spot. (10) Day Trade also drops in class and should be a threat here. (7) Idratherbeblessed might wake up in this field. (8) Grimes is worth a look off the Asmussen claim. Betting strategy: 12 to win, place. Exacta box: 7-8-10-12.

4th race – (8) Liam the Brave cuts back to a one-turn mile and may not look back. (12) Mint was eliminated at the break last time but can bounce back here. (6) Madison Luvs Duke could be a threat in the final furlong. (11) Guided Arrow might appreciate the added distance here. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 6-8-11-12.

6th race – (1) Bet He’s Ready (A) missed by a neck off a seven-month layoff and should move forward here. (4) Cyclone was second in both tries in a claimer and should be the one to fear. (2) Far From Final has speed and could be tough to catch here. (6) Stand for Freedom has enough late kick to be a main factor. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-6. Doubles: 1-2-4-6 with 1-2-4-12.

7th race – (4) Malibu Toast was second in both career starts and seems ready to post a maiden win here. (1) Baby Got Backspin exits stakes company and cannot be ignored. (2) Exhibit Hall could have an impact in her career debut. (12) High Class was an improved second last time and can make her presence felt. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-12.

9th race – (7) Embrace rallied to win by a neck last time and could get a favorable pace here. (9) Marsalis comes off a determined victory last time and rates as the one to fear. (3) He’smyhoneybadger should be closing quickly at the end. (1) Wayakin should benefit from rail trip here. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-7-9.