🌟 Sunday Speed & Strategy at Churchill Downs!
🌟 Sunday Speed & Strategy at Churchill Downs!
The week wraps up in style under the Twin Spires, where the dirt and turf are primed for a full day of competitive racing. From promising maidens to seasoned turf specialists, today’s card at Churchill Downs offers value plays, strong favorites, and a few live longshots. Let’s dive into the Aces and Races selections for this action-packed Sunday! 🏇💨
🔹 Race 1 – Claiming $12,500 (8.5F Dirt)
- 5 – Denington (6/1)
Jockey: G. Saez – Trainer: L. D. Johnston - 2 – Masteroffoxhounds (3/1)
Jockey: T. Gaffalione – Trainer: D. Jacobson - 3 – Castle Island (5/2)
Jockey: L. Saez – Trainer: J. Sharp - 7 – Texas Red Hot (9/2)
Jockey: C. A. Torres – Trainer: R. Diodoro
🔹 Race 2 – Maiden Claiming $50,000 (8.5F Dirt, 2YO)
- 6 – Gray Is Okay (3/1)
Jockey: T. W. Bacon – Trainer: C. A. Hartman - 4 – State Conceal (7/2)
Jockey: J. Trejos – Trainer: C. Munoz - 1 – Chuck’s Law (9/2)
Jockey: J. L. Ortiz – Trainer: M. E. Casse - 5 – Psalmist (15/1)
Jockey: M. Gutierrez – Trainer: J. F. Hill Jr.
🔹 Race 3 – Claiming $30,000 (6F Dirt)
- 6 – Bob’s Carrot (5/2)
Jockey: A. Concepcion – Trainer: L. Schultz - 5 – Forty Love (3/1)
Jockey: A. Beschizza – Trainer: L. Wiggins - 7 – Focusyn (4/1)
Jockey: I. Ortiz Jr. – Trainer: R. E. Dutrow Jr. - 3 – Hesper (8/1)
Jockey: T. Gaffalione – Trainer: G. D. Foley
🔹 Race 4 – Maiden Claiming $20,000 (8F Dirt, F&M)
- 9 – Sevenon (5/2)
Jockey: J. Graham – Trainer: H. Holsapple - 8 – Melly’s Birkin (8/1)
Jockey: J. C. Bealmear – Trainer: S. J. Cunningham - 5 – Jailhouse Religion (5/1)
Jockey: F. De La Cruz – Trainer: M. A. Tomlinson - 4 – Triple Moon (3/1)
Jockey: L. Saez – Trainer: C. M. Block
🔹 Race 5 – Starter Allowance (6F Dirt, F&M)
- 1 – De’ Ans Eighty (5/2)
Jockey: C. A. Torres – Trainer: R. Diodoro - 6 – Abitibi (6/1)
Jockey: M. Gutierrez – Trainer: G. Esquivel - 7 – Night Kiss (4/1)
Jockey: A. Burgos – Trainer: T. Medina - 5 – Gloriette (3/1)
Jockey: J. L. Ortiz – Trainer: A. Shorter
🔹 Race 6 – Maiden Special Weight (6.5F Dirt, F&M)
- 1 – Love Supreme (5/2)
Jockey: I. Ortiz Jr. – Trainer: S. M. Asmussen - 9 – Daring Madison (4/1)
Jockey: A. Concepcion – Trainer: P. A. Bauer - 7 – Crawford (3/1)
Jockey: J. L. Ortiz – Trainer: V. H. Oliver - 5 – Pickle Shoes (15/1)
Jockey: L. Saez – Trainer: M. J. Maker
🔹 Race 7 – Allowance Optional Claiming $100,000 (8F Turf)
- 7 – Judge Davis (7/2)
Jockey: I. Ortiz Jr. – Trainer: M. J. Maker - 3 – Smokey Mandate (6/1)
Jockey: L. Saez – Trainer: M. J. Maker - 1 – Noises Off (9/2)
Jockey: J. L. Ortiz – Trainer: P. H. Lobo - 4 – Miranda Rights (5/1)
Jockey: V. Cheminaud – Trainer: M. Nihei
🔹 Race 8 – Starter Allowance (6F Dirt, 2YO Fillies)
- 7 – Victory Music (5/2)
Jockey: L. Saez – Trainer: M. J. Maker - 2 – Donna Romano (3/1)
Jockey: I. Ortiz Jr. – Trainer: B. H. Cox - 8 – Camila Catalina (4/1)
Jockey: J. R. Leparoux – Trainer: R. B. Hess Jr. - 6 – Valala (6/1)
Jockey: J. L. Ortiz – Trainer: J. Sharp
🔹 Race 9 – Starter Allowance (6F Dirt)
- 2 – Incursion (3/1)
Jockey: T. Gaffalione – Trainer: M. J. Maker - 5 – My Own (7/2)
Jockey: I. Ortiz Jr. – Trainer: E. N. Foster - 3 – Suited and Booted (4/1)
Jockey: J. L. Ortiz – Trainer: M. A. Tomlinson - 1 – Master Mule (5/1)
Jockey: L. Machado – Trainer: R. Matthews
🔹 Race 10 – Maiden Special Weight (8.5F Turf, 2YO)
- 5 – Thailand (5/2)
Jockey: I. Ortiz Jr. – Trainer: W. A. Ward - 8 – Drop Shot (3/1)
Jockey: L. Saez – Trainer: G. R. Arnold II - 3 – Dufoof (6/1)
Jockey: T. Gaffalione – Trainer: B. P. Walsh - 1 – Lemon’s Law (8/1)
Jockey: J. A. Torres – Trainer: R. Mott
🏁 Final Stretch
A competitive Sunday at Churchill wraps up a strong weekend of racing! Look for Denington to set the tone early, while Love Supreme and Judge Davis headline the mid-card. Don’t miss Thailand in the finale — this one’s bred to shine on turf! 🌿
Who’s your best bet under the Twin Spires today? Drop your plays below and follow Aces and Races for daily selections, sharp insights, and all the race-day energy you need! 💥🐎
