Churchill Downs Hotlist - November 24

Today’s Churchill Downs Hot List races to watch

Wednesday, Nov. 24, 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.

2nd race – (4) Pacific Grove was second in her first try against maidens and should graduate here. (7) Scenic View might enjoy a nice stalking trip from the outside. (3) Becauseofthebrave is worth a look off the Morey claim. (6) Split Decision was second against weaker but could get the nod here. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-7. Exactas: 4-7 over 3-6 and 3-6 over 4-7.

4th race – (5) Atras was fourth on a muddy track but may perk up in a claimer on a dry surface. (4) Camargo has sharp speed and might appreciate the shorter distance. (1) In Dreams should be a factor from the rail. (6) Love On the Rocks is an interesting first-time starter. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5. Exactas: 4-5 over 1-6 and 1-6 over 4-5.

6th race – (1) Honey Run flopped in the slop last time but should wake up in a claimer for the first time. (7) Howboutdemapples takes a big class drop and looms as the main rival. (4) Exceeding is worth a look in her debut. (8) Miracle Mischief should fit in well with this group. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-7. Exactas: 1-7 over 4-8 and 4-8 over 1-7. Doubles: 1-4-7-8 with 1-2-3-6.

7th race – (1) Bold Tactics won easily at Monmouth and should be hard to handle in her first start for Cox. (3) Its Cold in Dehere was victorious at this level in his last try and will be dangerous here. (2) Singita Dreams will welcome the cutback in distance. (6) Semble Juste is in good form and cannot be overlooked. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3. Exactas: 1-3 over 2-6 and 2-6 over 1-3.

9th race – (5) Fan Club was second in his last two starts and should post a maiden win in his first try for Cox. (7) Crump shapes up as the one to fear in this group. (10) Elite Power can take a step forward after finishing sixth in his debut. (9) Tartfulo missed by a neck last time and will be a force in the final furlong. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-7-9-10.