Churchill Downs Picks- Memorial Day

The racing action from Churchill Downs on Monday features the Winning Colors 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; 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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