Welcome to another exciting race day at Churchill Downs, with a lineup of ten races featuring competitive claiming and allowance races across varied distances on dirt. Here’s a quick look at today’s top picks and insights to help you navigate your wagers.
Race 1 – Claiming
- Post Time: 1:00 PM
- Distance: 1 1/16 Miles on Dirt
- Top Picks:
- Win: (6) Fasta Lavista Baby – W. A. Rodriguez (20-1)
- Place: (1) Grace Given – J. A. Torres (2-1)
- Show: (2) Tres Chic – B. J. Hernandez, Jr. (5-2)
- Joker: (4) Saranac Lake – T. Gaffalione (1-1)
Tip: Fasta Lavista Baby could surprise with a strong finish. Consider an exacta box with (6/1) and a trifecta box including (6/1/2).
Race 2 – Maiden Claiming
- Post Time: 1:29 PM
- Distance: 1 Mile on Dirt
- Top Picks:
- Win: (2) Dancetheniteaway – L. Saez (10-1)
- Place: (7) Anna's Promise – C. J. Lanerie (5-2)
- Show: (9) St. Albans Raid – J. A. Torres (15-1)
- Joker: (5) Geez Eloise – B. J. Hernandez, Jr. (2-1)
Tip: With Dancetheniteaway’s recent form, he’s a strong contender. Try an exacta box (2/7) and a trifecta box (2/7/9).
Race 3 – Claiming
- Post Time: 1:58 PM
- Distance: 1 1/16 Miles on Dirt
- Top Picks:
- Win: (3) Coulditbemajic – E. Asmussen (5-2)
- Place: (1) Polar Bear Plunge – C. J. Lanerie (5-1)
- Show: (6) Mission River – K. J. Asmussen (7-2)
- Joker: (7) Mister Moscato – J. A. Torres (3-1)
Tip: Coulditbemajic has momentum on his side. Consider exacta (3/1) and trifecta (3/1/6) boxes.
Race 4 – Claiming
- Post Time: 2:27 PM
- Distance: 6 Furlongs on Dirt
- Top Picks:
- Win: (4) Princess Is Olivia – L. Saez (7-5)
- Place: (3) Very Wealthy – I. Moncada (8-1)
- Show: (1) Frango Electrico – C. Roman (12-1)
- Joker: (6) Miss Jeopardy – T. Gaffalione (2-1)
Tip: Princess Is Olivia is a strong choice for exactas (4/3) and trifectas (4/3/1).
Race 5 – Maiden Claiming
- Post Time: 2:57 PM
- Distance: 6 1/2 Furlongs on Dirt
- Top Picks:
- Win: (9) Real Conviction – L. Saez (4-1)
- Place: (10) Piquant – F. Geroux (3-1)
- Show: (13) Graydaria – I. Moncada (15-1)
- Joker: (4) Mazzeo – C. Landeros (20-1)
Tip: Look for Real Conviction to lead an exacta (9/10) and trifecta (9/10/13).
Race 6 – Claiming
- Post Time: 3:26 PM
- Distance: 1 Mile on Dirt
- Top Picks:
- Win: (6) Dr Kringle – E. Asmussen (5-2)
- Place: (7) Gold Search – C. J. Lanerie (5-1)
- Show: (5) Schifty's Haloid – J. A. Torres (10-1)
- Joker: (9) Lumiere – B. J. Hernandez, Jr. (15-1)
Tip: Dr Kringle is a promising choice; exacta box (6/7) and trifecta box (6/7/5) recommended.
Race 7 – Maiden Special Weight
- Post Time: 3:55 PM
- Distance: 7 Furlongs on Dirt
- Top Picks:
- Win: (8) Swooped Up Lilly – L. Saez (12-1)
- Place: (6) Hear the Queen – F. Geroux (3-1)
- Show: (11) Sweet Music – C. J. Lanerie (9-2)
- Joker: (9) Spun Up – R. A. Vazquez (15-1)
Tip: Swooped Up Lilly might surprise; exacta box (8/6) and trifecta box (8/6/11) suggested.
Race 8 – Starter Allowance
- Post Time: 4:25 PM
- Distance: 1 1/16 Miles on Dirt
- Top Picks:
- Win: (1) Curlin's Gesture – J. L. Ortiz (3-1)
- Place: (6) Unstable Prince – S. Camacho, Jr. (5-1)
- Show: (3) The Thunderer – M. Garcia (8-1)
- Joker: (4) Interlock Empire – L. Machado (8-1)
Tip: Curlin's Gesture is solid for exacta (1/6) and trifecta (1/6/3) boxes.
Race 9 – Allowance
- Post Time: 4:55 PM
- Distance: 1 1/16 Miles on Dirt
- Top Picks:
- Win: (4) Chilled – L. Saez (9-2)
- Place: (2) Connive – J. L. Ortiz (12-1)
- Show: (6) East Shore – C. J. Lanerie (8-1)
- Joker: (12) Lemon Muffin – K. J. Asmussen (12-1)
Tip: Chilled is a favorite; try an exacta box (4/2) and trifecta box (4/2/6).
Race 10 – Maiden Claiming
- Post Time: 5:24 PM
- Distance: 6 Furlongs on Dirt
- Top Picks:
- Win: (7) So Far So Good – J. Padron-Barcenas (20-1)
- Place: (2) Gambi – L. Sanchez (30-1)
- Show: (6) Stagflation – I. Moncada (6-1)
- Joker: (10) Hand It Over – C. Miller (10-1)
Tip: So Far So Good could be a long-shot winner; look for an exacta (7/2) and trifecta (7/2/6).
Enjoy the thrilling action today at Churchill Downs! With a mix of high odds and solid contenders, today’s races promise excitement and potential payoffs.