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Churchill Downs Picks- 2024 River City Stakes
Written by: Chris Adams
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The racing action from Churchill Downs on Saturday features the River City Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Churchill Downs picks for the entire card!
Full Card Analysis: Churchill Downs Saturday Racing
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Churchill Downs Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 1:00 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $92k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #3 MO FOR US (2-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group.
- #1 TAPIT QUICK (3-1): Contender. Stamina to be in the mix late. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #6 ROSELEE MAY (9-2): Contender. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
- #5 VINO FRIZZANTE (7-2): Fringe Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.
Selections: 3 – 1 – 6 – 5
Churchill Downs Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:29 PM ET; Claiming $62k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
- #6 SUMMER OF MISCHIEF (3-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Race sets up perfectly.
- #5 SEQUIN LADY (8-1): Contender. Can run with these. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #7 AWESOME ANNMARIE (5-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
- #8 TIFFANY TWIST (6-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 6 – 5 – 7 – 8
Churchill Downs Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 1:58 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $62k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 11 runners.
- #11 INSTANT REPLAY (7-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
- #6 SIR GALLIVANT (3-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Running well of late.
- #7 CAPO LUCA (6-1): Contender. May be able to find the right setup.
- #10 AUTHENTIC STYLE (4-1): Fringe Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.
Selections: 11 – 6 – 7 – 10
Churchill Downs Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:28 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $62k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #5 SHORTSTOP (9-5): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Race sets up perfectly.
- #3 SUMMONYOURCOURAGE (5-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Good race flow for this runner.
- #6 HANGIN IN THERE (7-2): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. The 83 speed rating is among the best in the field.
- #2 GENO’S MYTH (5-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 5 – 3 – 6 – 2
Churchill Downs Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 2:57 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $120k; 1 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.
- #13 ORNATO (12-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid.
- #7 PLENSA (4-1): Fringe Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
- #6 CAPTAIN FANCY (10-1): Worth a look. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Should sit a good trip.
- #12 MAUI STRONG (9-2): Fringe Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong.
Selections: 13 – 7 – 6 – 12
Churchill Downs Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:26 PM ET; Claiming $66k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
- #2 VINOBELLO (3-1): Top pick. Race may set up for this runner.
- #3 CARARRA (5-2): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #4 YES TO CHAMPAGNE (6-1): Major Player. Likely in the mix early.
- #1 EYES OF GOLD (8-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.
Selections: 2 – 3 – 4 – 1
Churchill Downs Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 3:55 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $134k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 13 runners.
- #6 RECKER POINT (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Proven competitor at this configuration. Fits well with this group. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
- #2 GAME WARDEN (6-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Good race flow for this runner.
- #13 DAI VERNON (5-1): Contender. The 94 speed rating is among the best in the field.
- #5 KINETIC (4-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 6 – 2 – 13 – 5
Churchill Downs Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:25 PM ET; Dream Supreme Stakes $300k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
- #5 MYSTIC PLEASURE (2-1): Best bet of the card. Stamina to outlast the competition. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #3 SPIRIT WIND (9-5): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #2 UPPER CASE (4-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
- #6 ACCOMPLISHED GIRL (6-1): Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Race shape gives this one an edge.
Selections: 5 – 3 – 2 – 6
Churchill Downs Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 4:55 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $141k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 16 runners.
- #9 WORLD RECORD (3-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race may setup for this runner.
- #13 ACCRETIVE (8-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.
- #2 ROCKET CAN (9-2): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Previous success in similar race types.
- #16 BLUE DEVIL (8-1): Fringe Contender. Fast enough on paper to compete. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 9 – 13 – 2 – 16
Churchill Downs Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 5:25 PM ET; River City Stakes $300k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.
- #10 CASH EQUITY (5-2): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Stamina to outlast the competition.
- #4 RECKONING FORCE (3-1): Major Player. Comes home strong. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
- #1 EMMANUEL (7-2): Contender. The 95 speed rating is among the best in the field.
- #5 MASTEROFFOXHOUNDS (12-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.
Selections: 10 – 4 – 1 – 5
Churchill Downs Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 5:55 PM ET; Starter Allowance $56k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.
- #3 LIL GIN N CLASS (2-1): Top pick. Odds suggest this filly is ready to fire on debut. Races competitive with the top contenders.
- #1 THESTRAL (3-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #7 MISS PEABODY (15-1): Contender. Has been running well enough recently. Should sit a good trip.
- #2 JUST LIKE YOU (5-1): Fringe Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 3 – 1 – 7 – 2
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