Kentucky Downs Picks: Kentucky Downs Turf Sprint (9/5/2026)
Written by: Chris Adams
Published: Sat Sep 05, 2026, 8:00 am ET
Read Time: 8 minutes
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The racing action from Kentucky Downs on Saturday features the Light and Wonder Kentucky Downs Turf Sprint Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Kentucky Downs picks for the entire card!
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Kentucky Downs Full Card Analysis
Kentucky Downs Picks: Kentucky Downs Turf Sprint (9/5/2026)
Kentucky Downs Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 12:25 PM CT; Maiden Special Weight $170k; 1 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.
- #1 LOVE LINE (4-1): Top Pick. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #4 MONIQUE EN VOL (5-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
- #7 VIAGGIO (7-2): Contender. The 71 speed rating is among the best in the field. Previous success in similar race types.
- #5 COMPASS SIXTY (20-1): Fringe Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 1 – 4 – 7 – 5
The Plays
Win: #1 at 3-1
Exacta: 1 / 4,7
Kentucky Downs Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 12:55 PM CT; Maiden Special Weight $170k; 7 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.
- #1 RUPP (5-2): Top Pick. Solid closing kick. Race sets up perfectly.
- #10 SMOKE TRAIL (8-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #3 PHANTOM FLASH (4-1): Major Player. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
- #11 YALTA (7-2): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.
Selections: 1 – 10 – 3 – 11
The Plays
Win: #1 at 2-1
Exacta: 1 / 10,3,11
Kentucky Downs Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 1:31 PM CT; Allowance Optional Claiming $185k; 1 5/16 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.
- #8 ANDTHEWINNERIS (2-1): Top Pick. Decent form of late. Stamina to outlast the competition.
- #4 RISK MANAGER (10-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
- #2 IDRATHERBEBLESSED (8-1): Major Player. May be able to find the right setup.
- #6 DIVIN PROPOS (6-1): Fringe Contender. Solid turn of foot.
Selections: 8 – 4 – 2 – 6
The Plays
Win: #8 at 7-5
Exacta: 8 / 4,2,6
Kentucky Downs Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:09 PM CT; Allowance $180k; 6 1/2 F Turf; Field of 12 runners.
- #8 MECHAYA (7-2): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Favorable class relief in this spot.
- #3 KILBY GIRL (9-2): Major Player. Running well of late. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #12 BRILAND (8-1): Major Player. Should sit a good trip. Previous success in similar race types.
- #4 EMBLAZE (6-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 8 – 3 – 12 – 4
The Plays
Win: #8 at 3-1
Exacta: 8 / 3,12,4
Kentucky Downs Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 2:40 PM CT; Maiden Special Weight $170k; 6 1/2 F Turf; Field of 16 runners.
- #15 DISMISS (15-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Race may setup for this runner. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
- #1 RED SQUARE (4-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
- #6 JUBILEE PARADE (9-2): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
- #3 BLAZING TIGER (7-2): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.
Selections: 15 – 1 – 6 – 3
The Plays
Win: #15 at 5-1
Trifecta: 15 / 1,6 / 1,6,3
Kentucky Downs Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:21 PM CT; Light and Wonder Kentucky Downs Turf Sprint Stakes $1750k; 6 F Turf; Field of 14 runners.
- #11 JOHN THE BEER MAN (4-1): Top Pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #1 TROUBLESHOOTING (3-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #7 USUALLY WRONG (12-1): Major Player. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #10 MY BOY PRINCE (9-2): Major Player. Could be grinding down the competition late. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.
Selections: 11 – 1 – 7 – 10
The Plays
Win: #11 at 3-1
Exacta: 11 / 1,7,10
Kentucky Downs Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 3:56 PM CT; AGS Kentucky Turf Cup Invitational Stakes $2000k; 1 1/2 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.
- #7 BURNHAM SQUARE (2-1): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Should be able to work out a trip.
- #9 ECHO LANE (30-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #6 ETHICAL DIAMOND (3-1): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Previous success in similar race types.
- #8 OLE CRAZY BONE (8-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race shape gives this one an edge.
Selections: 7 – 9 – 6 – 8
The Plays
Win: #7 at 7-5
Exacta: 7 / 9,6,8
Kentucky Downs Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:36 PM CT; 1/ST BET Nashville Derby Invitational Stakes $3000k; 1 5/16 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.
- #3 GLACIUS (4-1): Prime Win Player. Should still have something in the tank late. Top connections on the circuit with Saez and Palmer.
- #5 VERSAILLES ROAD (12-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Comes home strong.
- #8 FANCY SAILOR (8-1): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
- #2 ROYAL GUARD (8-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Fast enough on paper to compete.
Selections: 3 – 5 – 8 – 2
The Plays
Win: #3 at 3-1
Pick 3 (Races 8-10): #3 with #4,7,3,2 with #1
Exacta: 3 / 5,8,2
Kentucky Downs Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 5:11 PM CT; Resolute Racing Kentucky Downs Ladies Turf Stakes $1500k; 1 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.
- #4 HANG THE MOON (4-1): Top Pick. Races that could beat these. Top connections on the circuit with Husbands and Joseph.
- #7 RASHMI (6-1): Major Player. Saez puts this one in with a chance. Running well of late.
- #3 VIVE VEUVE (10-1): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. Potential to kick home late.
- #2 CLASSIC Q (4-5): Major Player. Recent races are solid.
Selections: 4 – 7 – 3 – 2
The Plays
Win: #4 at 3-1
Exacta: 4 / 7,3
Kentucky Downs Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 5:49 PM CT; Ainsworth Music City Stakes $1500k; 6 1/2 F Turf; Field of 16 runners.
- #1 CY FAIR (6-5): Best Bet of the Card. Solid closing kick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #5 LIGHT WON UP (30-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Fresu puts this one in with a chance.
- #10 SAPPHIRE BEACH (6-1): Major Player. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Has experience at this level.
- #6 LION LAKE (12-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.
Selections: 1 – 5 – 10 – 6
The Plays
Win: #1 at 1-1
Exacta: 1 / 5,10
Kentucky Downs Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 6:23 PM CT; Allowance Optional Claiming $185k; 7 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.
- #5 ABIENTOT (7-2): Top Pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
- #8 TALIESIN (15-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #1 GRADE A (9-2): Major Player. This one's a fighter in the late stages. Has experience at this level.
- #2 NOTABLE EXCHANGE (8-1): Major Player. Trainer's horses have been running. Solid turn of foot.
Selections: 5 – 8 – 1 – 2
The Plays
Win: #5 at 3-1
Exacta: 5 / 8,1,2
Kentucky Downs Picks – Race 12
Post Time: 6:54 PM CT; Maiden Special Weight $170k; 1 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.
- #15 BEACH BALLAD (7-2): Prime Win Player. Could be ready for a top effort. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #14 LITTLE GEORGIE (8-1): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
- #5 FREGATA (6-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #12 ELEONORA (4-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 15 – 14 – 5 – 12
The Plays
Win: #15 at 3-1
Exacta: 15 / 14,5,12
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