Churchill Downs Hotlist - May 27

Today’s Churchill Downs Hot List races to watch
Friday, May 27, 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 –  (3) Summonyourcourage is a firster from Pletcher who is working sharply for his debut. Gets the nod here. (6) Charlie Whiskey is another firster with some potential. (2) Justafever put in a quick gate work for this. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-6. Doubles: 2-3-6 with 1-2-3-7.

2nd race – (3) Reed Kan drops in class and has enough speed to lead throughout. (1) Soul Streit may be a threat off the Sharp claim. (7) Richiesgotswagger makes his debut for Diodoro and deserves a look. (2) League of Shadows may be a threat at this level. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-3-7.

5th race – (10) Fieldstone (B) returned from a layoff a bit lethargic and then rallied wide late. Should move forward off that try and be more competitive here. (1) Monologue drops into a claimer and should be a top threat. (9) Wing Commander has speed and could be tough to catch. (2) El Socio will be formidable in a claimer. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-9-10.

7th race – (10) Five Prizes was second in her last two dirt races and should graduate today. (11) She’s Keen has been moving forward and is worth a close look here. (4) Dance It might improve on a wet track. (6) Runaway Wife should be a factor in the stretch. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-6-10-11.

8th race – (3) Red Ghost returns to turf and may lead throughout. (2) A G Indy can rebound after a poor effort last time. (4) Risky Reward fits in nicely here. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4.