Churchill Downs Hotlist - June 10

Today’s Churchill Downs Hot List races to watch
Friday, June 10, 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 –  (6) Tachlis (D) was bet down from 3-1 to 2-1 and then chased in second before fading. Drops in class and adds blinkers here and should prove best in this field. (3) Oaxaca was third last time and should be a threat while facing tougher rivals. (2) Days Remembered may prefer dirt. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-6. Doubles: 2-3-6 with 1-3-4-6. Pick 3: 2-3-6 with 1-3-4-6 with 1-3-5-6.

2nd race – (6) American Hero returns to a claimer and can perk up in this field. (1) Gingrich will appreciate some class relief in a claimer. (4) Ready Pursuit might run better here on turf. (3) Brit’s Wit should not be ignored in this field. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-6. Doubles: 1-3-4-6 with 1-3-5-6.

3rd race – (5) Holiday Decision  debuts for Amoss and appears poised to start her career on a winning note. (3) Empire of My Own tired and finished third in her debut. Looks like the main rival. (1) Free Drop Maddy merits some attention in this group. (6) Naughty Gal debuts for Lukas and can make her presence felt. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-6.

6th race – (7) Gulfport starts his career with Asmussen and seems poised for a big effort. (2) Mataro showed some speed in a recent gate work and deserves some attention. (5) Easy Big Boy should benefit from his debut and will be closer this time. (6) Reiquist could have some talent and is worth a look. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-7.

8th race – (6) Sister Annie drops into a claimer and should prove best. (7) Tiltingatwindmills should be a prime threat in the final furlong. (1) Dance Rhythms will benefit from a rail trip. (8) Gianna’s Gift figures to be more competitive in a turf claimer. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-6-7-8.