Churchill Downs Picks: Monomoy Girls Stakes

The racing action from Churchill Downs on Saturday features the Monomoy Girls Stakes. Check out our Churchill Downs picks for the entire card!

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Churchill Downs Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 6:00 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $120k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #2 ASK ARTHUR (2-1): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #1 DJANGO (8-5): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #4 SIX KINGS (7-2): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Goes out for the combination of Gaffalione and Walsh.
• #5 ELKO COUNTY (4-1): Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 4 – 5

Churchill Downs Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 6:28 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $30k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #4 GOLDYS LOCK (5-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #1 MAUI MISTRESS (9-2): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.
• #2 CRAFTY GAL (7-2): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
• #5 TAN PAM (8-1): Major Player. Goes out for the combination of Loveberry and Williamson. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 2 – 5

Churchill Downs Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 6:56 PM ET; Allowance $127k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #16 MAKEUP (10-1): Longshot play of the day. Solid closing kick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline..
• #10 CLOUDWALKER (3-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #2 MOON SPUN (5-1): Worth a look. Has been running well enough recently. Previous success in similar race types.
• #12 ZOE’S PRIME (8-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 16 – 10 – 2 – 12

Churchill Downs Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 7:26 PM ET; Claiming $50k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #3 WASHINGTON’S UNION (15-1): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #5 J T’S IMAGINATION (5-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #4 WRITE OFF JERRY (4-1): Major Player. Should sit a good trip.
• #8 YORK TAVERN (6-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Recent races are solid.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 4 – 8

Churchill Downs Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 7:57 PM ET; Monomoy Girl Overnight S. $175k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #2 OUR PRETTY WOMAN (7-5): Top pick. Race may setup for this runner. Top 5 rider aboard.
• #6 INTRICATE (8-5): Major Player. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #1 PROMISEMEANEMPIRE (10-1): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 BAND OF GOLD (9-2): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Fast enough on paper to compete.

Selections: 2 – 6 – 1 – 4

Churchill Downs Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 8:30 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $120k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #2 LETSTALKABOUTME (4-5): Best bet of the card. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline..
• #1 FORESEEN (4-1): Major Player. Goes out for the combination of Gaffalione and Arnold. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
• #5 HAPPY HAPPY (10-1): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #3 QUEEN OF THE RODEO (7-2): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 5 – 3

Churchill Downs Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 9:05 PM ET; Chorleywood Overnight S. $175k; 1 3/8 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #2 WEBSLINGER (4-1): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Top jock on the circuit with Ortiz.
• #6 BOLD ACT (3-1): Fringe Contender. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #10 SUGOI (5-1): Worth a look. Could wear these ones down late. May be able find the right setup.
• #11 ANGLOPHILE (12-1): Underneath. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 2 – 6 – 10 – 11

Churchill Downs Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 9:39 PM ET; Claiming $68k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #5 SYSTEMIC CHANGE (5-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Top 5 rider aboard.
• #6 BACKGROUND (3-1): Major Player. Likely to get forward position.
• #9 AMERICAN BLAZE (5-1): Contender. Ortiz makes this one a player. Previous success in similar race types.
• #1 TAPSASIONAL (8-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 5 – 6 – 9 – 1

Churchill Downs Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 10:11 PM ET; Starter Allowance $72k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #1 GENEROUS LOVER (2-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Top 5 rider aboard.
• #2 BEST SELLER (8-1): Major Player. Productive recent form. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #7 LOW COUNTRY MAGIC (3-1): Contender. Ortiz makes this one a player. Previous success in similar race types.
• #6 MIDNIGHT TANGO (10-1): Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 7 – 6

Churchill Downs Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 10:42 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $120k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #1 ON COMMAND (15-1): Top pick. Top 5 rider aboard. Fits well with this group.
• #5 MOONLIGHT GAMBLER (5-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #15 STRIKE WHEN READY (8-1): Contender. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Potential to kick home late.
• #7 APPELLATE (3-1): Contender. Jockey is having a great meet. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 5 – 15 – 7

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Saturday

• Belmont at the Big A picks featuring the Grade 2 Bed O’ Roses Stakes
• Churchill Downs picks featuring the Monomoy Girl Overnight Stakes
• Monmouth Park picks featuring the Grade 3 Salvatore Mile
• Gulfstream Park picks featuring the Powder Break Stakes

Sunday

• Santa Anita Picks featuring the Grade 3 San Juan Capistrano Stakes.