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The racing action from Churchill Downs on Monday features the Winning Colors Stakes. Check out our Churchill Downs picks for the entire card!
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Churchill Downs Picks- Memorial Day
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Churchill Downs Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 12:45 PM ET; Claiming $61k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
- #3 HE’S GOT SWAGGER (2-1): Best bet of the card. Fits well with this group. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #6 OUR DREAM RYE’D (3-1): Fringe Contender. Productive recent form. Good race flow for this runner.
- #5 COOKE CREEK (7-2): Worth a look. Ortiz makes this one a player.
- #4 WINSTON WOLF (5-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 3 – 6 – 5 – 4
Churchill Downs Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:14 PM ET; Claiming $72k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #3 ASMODEUS (2-1): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip. Fits well with this group.
- #4 DOUBLE BARREL (5-2): Major Player. Running well of late. Cox is a good bet at the meet.
- #5 GLUCKSTADT (10-1): Contender. May be able to find the right setup.
- #6 SILVER HEIST (4-1): Fringe Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge. Asmussen is the leading trainer in the standings.
Selections: 3 – 4 – 5 – 6
Churchill Downs Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 1:43 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $92k; 5 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
- #8 KISS CAM (3-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly.
- #3 MIAVANA (10-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
- #6 DAISY DUKE (7-2): Major Player. The 71 speed rating is among the best in the field.
- #2 GRACE ON GRACE (4-1): Contender. Could be grinding down the competition late. Fast enough on paper to compete.
Selections: 8 – 3 – 6 – 2
Churchill Downs Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:13 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $141k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #2 TAXED (2-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race may set up for this runner.
- #1 UNIFYING (3-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.
- #3 BRAGANZA (4-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
- #7 CONDENSATION (7-2): Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Race shape gives this one an edge.
Selections: 2 – 1 – 3 – 7
Churchill Downs Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 2:45 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $148k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.
- #1 AH JEEZ (4-1): Top pick. Solid closing kick.
- #7 FUERTEVENTURA (6-1): Major Player. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #6 UNCLE JAKE (5-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.
- #13 KUPUNA (2-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Could be grinding down the competition late.
Selections: 1 – 7 – 6 – 13
Churchill Downs Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:18 PM ET; Allowance $127k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #8 SHOPPER’S REVENGE (2-1): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
- #1 BRIGADE COMMANDER (5-2): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #5 HAVILDAR (4-1): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
- #2 GLEN AIRY (8-1): Contender. Trainer‘s horses have been running. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.
Selections: 8 – 1 – 5 – 2
Churchill Downs Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 3:50 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $134k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
- #4 LUDWIG (5-1): Top pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Barn has been solid.
- #10 FAVORITE OUTLAW (5-2): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #9 SURVEILLANCE (5-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #5 TWO EAGLES RIVER (5-1): Major Player. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 4 – 10 – 9 – 5
Churchill Downs Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:22 PM ET; Winning Colors Stakes $250k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.
- #5 SPIRIT WIND (3-1): Top pick. Decent form of late. Race sets up perfectly.
- #11 DAZZLING BLUE (5-2): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
- #1 ROYAL SPA (8-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. May be able to find the right setup.
- #3 CLEARLY UNHINGED (4-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Could be grinding down the competition late.
Selections: 5 – 11 – 1 – 3
Churchill Downs Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 4:55 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $120k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 16 runners.
- #1 WORLD RECORD (3-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #9 LORD DIAMOND (10-1): Major Player. Goes out for the combination of Rosario and Asmussen. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #4 MOBSTER (12-1): Contender. Having this jockey up can only help the chances. Could wear these ones down late.
- #11 TERM (7-2): Contender. Fast enough on paper to compete. Could be grinding down the competition late.
Selections: 1 – 9 – 4 – 11
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Monday
- Belmont at the Big A picks featuring the Grade 2 Wonder Again Stakes
- Churchill Downs picks featuring the Grade 3 Winning Colors Stakes
- Santa Anita picks featuring 3 Graded stakes including the Gamely, Hollywood Gold Cup, and Shoemaker Mile Stakes
Saturday
- Churchill Downs picks featuring the 4 Grade 3 stakes races including the Arlington, Blame, Regret, and Shawnee Stakes
- Santa Anita picks featuring the Grade 2 Triple Bend Stakes
Chris first got introduced to horse racing in 2009 at Canterbury Park (Shakopee, MN). Along with handicapping and betting, Chris has worked as a teller at his local track and participated in ownership partnerships. He now enjoys sharing his passion with his wife and two young daughters who love going out to the track each and every summer.
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