Will Rogers Stakes Analysis: Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Will Rogers will run one of just 2 stakes races on Tuesday. The Will Rogers Stakes will be contested over 8 furlongs on the Oklahoma dirt track.

Full Card Analysis

Will Rogers Downs Race 1

Post: 1:05 PM CT; Purse: $10,000 Claiming, 6 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 6

• #6 COVINGTON QUALITY (3-1) has a great shot in the race given the speed & pace numbers.
• #2 ROYALLY (9-5) is in with a great chance based on the horse's stamina & race flow.
• #1 KID SLIPPER (5-2) looks to have to have kept the best company in the previous starts.
• #4 CATALE STORM (5-1) should be competitive in this spot.

Selections: 6-2-1-4

Will Rogers Downs Race 2

Post: 1:33 PM CT; Purse: $19,800 Maiden Special Weight, 6 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 7

• #3 INSIDE JOB (2-1) has the top breeding and the morning line favoritism. Feels like this one is ready to fly.
• #4 BORK (8-5) has a great shot in the race given the form & pace numbers.
• #7 EUROMANDALORIAN (8-1) has to be respected based on the connections.
• #2 WEST COAST CHROME (5-1) has a chance to get involved here.

Selections: 3-4-7-2

Will Rogers Downs Race 3

Post: 2:01 PM CT; Purse: $12,650 Claiming, 1 Mile on Dirt; Entries: 6

• #3 WEST TEXAS RAIN (2-1) looks tough to beat here given the edge in a number of key categories including speed & class.
• #6 OKLAHOMA HEAT (3-1) is worth a look here given edges in connections & form.
• #1 PISSARRO'S MANDATE (7-2) fits well with this group and should run well.
• #2 MONET'S DEVIL (5-2) is proven as a good bet to at least hit the board under today's distance and surface conditions.

Selections: 3-6-1-2

Will Rogers Downs Race 4

Post: 2:29 PM CT; Purse: $25,080 Allowance, 6 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 6

• #6 J. CAT WEST (7-2) has been ultra consistent in recent starts.
• #2 YOU'REOBADBOY (5-2) looks like another probable contender given the edge in a number of key categories including speed & class.
• #3 CINCO STEVE (2-1) has to be respected based on the connections.
• #5 LAVA BOMB (3-1) is worth a look here given edges in record at the distance & form.

Selections: 6-2-3-5

Will Rogers Downs Race 5

Post: 2:57 PM CT; Purse: $9,000 Maiden Claiming, 5 1/2 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 8

• #8 OKIE CITY (3-1) should be competitive today based on the horse's speed & race flow.
• #1 GRANITO DE ORO (8-1) is interesting if the price remains over 5-1.
• #2 HANDSOME HUNTER (5-2) is worth a look here given edges in class & record at the distance.
• #3 LIBERTY SPIRIT (8-1) should be competitive based on the breeding which is more than enough to like against these modest types.

Selections: 8-1-2-3

Will Rogers Downs Race 6

Post: 3:25 PM CT; Purse: $10,900 Starter Optional Claiming, 1 Mile on Dirt; Entries: 6

• #3 LIMBO'S PROMISE (5-1) should be in the right spot early to give this horse a chance to get the job done.
• #5 SPANISH HOMBRE (5-2) merits consideration in this spot given edges in stamina & class.
• #6 TOTALLY TIGER (3-1) is worth a look in this race given edges in speed & the connections.
• #4 EL VALE (7-2) looks like a strong prospect edging the field in several key handicapping factors including record at the distance & power rating.

Selections: 3-5-6-4

Will Rogers Downs Race 7

Post: 3:53 PM CT; Purse: $12,000 Claiming, 5 1/2 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 8

• #8 NAUGHTY NATALIE (8-5) has to be respected today edging the field in several key handicapping factors including class & pace.
• #6 SILVER POM POM (4-1) is a major player in today's race with the top speed figures & power rating in the group.
• #2 RUBY BE JUDGED (9-2) looks like a fringe contender with a chance here.
• #4 MISS COFFEYVILLE (6-1) will likely have the stamina to outlast these in the final jumps of the race.

Selections: 8-6-2-4

Will Rogers Downs Race 8

Post: 4:21 PM CT; Purse: $33,000 Allowance, 6 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 6

• #2 SHANNON C (7-5) looks tough to beat here given the edge in a number of key categories including speed & class.
• #3 TOMMYHAWK (2-1) will likely have the stamina to outlast these in the final jumps of the race.
• #4 JOLLY JUMPER (3-1) is worth a look here given edges in record at the distance & race flow.
• #1 FLY TO THE BANK (8-1) is the right price to take a flyer on.

Selections: 2-3-4-1

Will Rogers Downs Race 9

Post: 4:49 PM CT; Purse: $55,000 Will Rogers S., 1 Mile on Dirt; Entries: 7

• #6 CUATRO MADRES (3-1) is in with a great chance based on the horse's record at the distance & power rating.
• #4 ROWDY RASCAL (5-2) is a major player in today's race edging the field in several key handicapping factors including speed & early pace.
• #1 LEGIONARY (5-1) looks to have to have kept the best company in the previous starts.
• #7 INCA EMPIRE (7-2) comes into the race signaling a big performance in the near future.

Selections: 6-4-1-7

Will Rogers Downs Race 10

Post: 5:17 PM CT; Purse: $9,000 Maiden Claiming, 5 1/2 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 9

• #4 JUST BECAUSEWAY (3-1) looks to have to have kept the best company in the previous starts.
• #5 MAHOMEITE (6-1) is worth a look here given edges in record at the distance & power rating.
• #6 GOLDEN ZIP (5-2) has a great shot in the race given the speed & breeding
• #3 D NICK (10-1) has to be respected based on the connections.

Selections: 4-5-6-3

Betting News Handicapping Tools

Every day Betting News provides free handicapping information for several tracks around the country. Will Rogers Downs ran on Monday and the first race was a perfect example of how these tools can be a vital asset to any player’s handicapping.

In Monday’s first race from at the Oklahoma based track, the #3 was slated as a 41% chance to win the race by the Betting News win metrics. This equates to fair odds of 7-5. As the horses entered the starting gate #3 Nomoremrniceguy was 6-1. He won going away paying $14.60 on $2.

Access to Will Rogers Tuesday information can be found on the horse racing page of Bettingnews.com