Churchill Downs Picks: Matt Winn Stakes

The racing action from Churchill Downs on Sunday features the Matt Winn Stakes. Check out our Churchill Downs picks for the entire card!

Full Card Analysis

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Churchill Downs Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:45 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $54k; 5 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #1 GRACE ON GRACE (7-2): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Race sets up perfectly.
• #10 KISS CAM (9-2): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #5 GLAMOURCENTS (3-1): Major Player. Having this jockey up can only help the chances. Previous success in similar race types.
• #9 SEVILLA (8-1): Fringe Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. May be a better effort in the 2nd start.

Selections: 1 – 10 – 5 – 9

Churchill Downs Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:14 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $134k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #2 CORNINGSTONE (8-5): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip. Top 5 rider aboard.
• #3 MYSTIC PLEASURE (5-2): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Goes out for the combination of Gaffalione and Brisset.
• #6 SULTRY LASS (3-1): Major Player. Ortiz makes this one a player. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 SUNNY ISLE BEACH (5-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 2 – 3 – 6 – 4

Churchill Downs Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:43 PM ET; Starter Allowance $72k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #3 SAVE THE TREES (5-2): Best bet of the card. Should improve off the debut. Looks good based on the 90 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Bet today’s best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #9 SPANISH WELLS (3-1): Contender. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #6 FLOTATION STATION (6-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. May be able to find the right setup.
• #8 FOR SOME REASON (6-1): Fringe Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start.

Selections: 3 – 9 – 6 – 8

Churchill Downs Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:13 PM ET; Leslie’s Lady Overnight Stakes $175k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #7 EMERY (2-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Race sets up perfectly.
• #5 LEGADEMA (5-2): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #6 TAMBO (3-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Ortiz makes this one a player.
• #3 MOONLIT LADY (5-1): Fringe Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 7 – 5 – 6 – 3

Churchill Downs Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:45 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $120k; 1 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #2 DEEP SATIN (3-1): Top pick. Should improve off the debut. Solid closing kick.
• #7 BEDAZZLE ‘EM (7-2): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #12 GRAPES FOR ELOISE (15-1): Worth a look. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #14 STAY LOST (12-1): Fringe Contender.

Selections: 2 – 7 – 12 – 14

Churchill Downs Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:18 PM ET; Allowance $127k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #10 SUN THUNDER (3-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Race sets up perfectly.
• #7 LIPS SAY BLISS (4-1): Major Player. Can run with these. Good race flow for this runner.
• #1 SINGLE DOT YAHT (8-1): Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #8 UNLIMITEDPOTENTIAL (9-2): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Gets one of the best jockeys at the meet with Ortiz.

Selections: 10 – 7 – 1 – 8

Churchill Downs Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:50 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $134k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 13 runners.

• #10 PROUD FOOT (4-1): Top pick. Top 5 rider aboard. Races competitive with the top contenders.
• #1 HYPERSPORT (5-1): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #12 SECRET STATEMENT (7-2): Contender. The 87 speed rating is among the best in the field.
• #11 YESTERNIGHT (8-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 10 – 1 – 12 – 11

Churchill Downs Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:22 PM ET; Matt Winn Stakes $400k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #6 NASH (8-5): Top pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
• #2 WHO DEY (5-2): Major Player. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #3 SCATIFY (12-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. May be able to find the right setup.
• #5 ROCKETEER (6-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 3 – 5

Churchill Downs Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:55 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $120k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #9 SAHALAT (7-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #4 ACCIDENT (10-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Good race flow for this runner.
• #10 MISSION RIVER (4-1): Major Player. Having this jockey up can only help the chances. Previous success in similar race types.
• #5 RIVER RIDGE (6-1): Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 9 – 4 – 10 – 5

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