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Churchill Downs Hotlist - September 23

September 21, 2022

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

2nd race – (4) Code Name Kate was hurt by a wide trip in her comeback race. Should take a step forward here. (6) Sparkle of Hope was second last time and should be a main threat. (3) Lady Demaree has speed and could be tough to catch. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-6.

4th race – (5) Lead Singer seems on edge for her debut and merits top billing. (3) Holiday Necklace might perk up back on dirt. (2) Credit Committee seems on edge for her debut. (1) Chipmuck should be a contender from the rail. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-5. Doubles: 1-2-3-5 with 1-3-6-7.

5th race – (7) Gate Runner should be able to handle the added distance and looks best here. (6) Bold Looker should be the main rival in this field. (1) Laytown figures to benefit from a rail trip. (3) Ten Gauge was a game second and should be respected here. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-6-7.

7th race – (7) Methodology is a firster from Cox who seems poised for a big effort in her debut. (8) Market Profile is also working sharply for her debut and could be the main threat. (10) Tabor Time is another firster worthy of consideration. (3) Excellent Question rallied belatedly and could be more competitive today. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-7-8-10.

9th race – The (1) entry of Jalen Journey and Eastern Bay looks best in this spot. (6) Bango has enough speed to be a main threat here. (7) Mucho exits stakes company and can make his presence felt here. (5) Long Range Toddy fits in nicely with this group. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-7.