Churchill Downs Hotlist - October 30

Today’s Churchill Downs Hot List races to watch
Sunday, Oct. 30, 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.

1st race – (8) Onasa makes his career debut for Rivelli and looks best in this spot. (5) Olazabal is worth a look off the Foster claim. (2) Two Eagles River can be a threat in his debut. (3) Birthday Munnings has speed and could last for a share. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-5-8.

3rd race – (7) Alpha Bella  (B) was a game second in her first trip around two turns and looks best here. (2) The Alys Look rallied for third in her debut and should welcome two turns. (8) Tiny Temper rallied belatedly for second and should be a stretch threat here. (9) Sun Valley Road could be poised for a big effort in her debut. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-7-8-9.

5th race – (7) Pyrenees was an improved second in his first try around two turns and merits top billing here. (11) Rocket Can put in a bullet work for this and could be ready for a better try. (1) Magnificent Mile could work out a good trip from the rail. (4) Bengals Go should be a factor at this distance. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-7-11. Doubles: 1-4-7-11 with 2-6-7-8.

6th race – (6) Naughty Gal comes off two miserable efforts but has been working smartly and could be poised for an improved effort. (2) Peacock Lass was an impressive winner in her second start and should be a main threat off her most recent try. (8) Dre Me Less looked good in a claimer and might be a factor here. (7) Fun and Feisty could perk up in this spot. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-6-7-8.

10th race – (3) Jace’s Road was a game third in his stakes debut and should move forward in this spot. (1) Top Recruit flopped on a wet track but could rebound over a dry surface. (5) Two Phil’s can be a threat on his best try. (7) Frosted Departure disappointed last time but seems better than that effort. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-7.