Churchill Downs Hotlist - November 3

Today’s Churchill Downs Hot List races to watch

Wednesday, Nov. 3, 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 – (10) Liznow debuts for Cox and should be tough to handle against claimers. (8) Scintillating Star might perk up against claimers. (6) Sweet Annabella has some speed and may be tough to catch. (7) Eclipsed returns from a layoff in a claimer and might be ready for a big effort. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 6-7-8-10.Doubles: 6-7-8-10 with 4-5-6-7.

3rd race – (6) Kewie Doll (A) missed by a nose last time and can make amends off the Diodoro claim. (4) Natalies Charm drops into a claimer and looks like the one to fear. (5) Afleet Diva steps up off a nose win but deserves some attention. (7) Shaniah is interesting off the McGee claim. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-6. Exactas: 4-6 over 5-7 and 5-7 over 4-6.

5th race – (4) Ceeky showed a nice turn of speed last time and may not look back here. (1) Tumbling Sky returns to a claimer and should be the main threat. (7) Irish Hokie fits in nicely with this bunch. (2) Taos might wake up at this level. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-7.

7th race – (5) Buckingham Palace should appreciate the shorter distance and finally post a maiden win. (2) Grand Again can move forward off his last try. (8) Koselio merits some consideration in his debut for Cox. (6) Timeless Joke is another firster who seems to have some ability. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-8.

9th race – (1) Vincaia won easily at Indiana Downs in May and seems to have found a field she can handle. (6) Razor Glass has been working OK for her debut on dirt and could be a factor. (8) Farsighted will welcome a return to dirt. (4) Malloy gets some needed class relief here. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-6-8.