The action rolls into Louisville as Aces and Races turns its sights on Churchill Downs for a loaded Friday card! From promising juveniles to seasoned sprinters, today’s lineup is brimming with betting value and storylines waiting to unfold. Saddle up — here are the picks that can make your weekend shine early!

🏇 Race 1 – 6.5 Furlongs (Dirt)

• 1 – Telecaster (9/2)
  Jockey: S. Doyle – Trainer: H. Holsapple
• 8 – Six String Prince (12/1)
  Jockey: G. Ashton – Trainer: R. Moquett
• 5 – Southeastern (3/1)
  Jockey: I. Ortiz, Jr. – Trainer: B. H. Cox
• 6 – Silver Talisman (7/2)
  Jockey: T. Gaffalione – Trainer: B. P. Walsh

🏇 Race 2 – 6.5 Furlongs (Dirt)

• 3 – Lynn’s Milky Way (5/2)
  Jockey: F. Arrieta – Trainer: L. M. Ramirez
• 1 – Strong State (2/1)
  Jockey: J. Graham – Trainer: A. M. Stall, Jr.
• 5 – Modo (7/2)
  Jockey: J. L. Ortiz – Trainer: T. M. Amoss
• 6 – Rosato (6/1)
  Jockey: C. A. Torres – Trainer: I. R. Wilkes

🏇 Race 3 – 7 Furlongs (Dirt)

• 3 – Caramel Chip (5/2)
  Jockey: I. Ortiz, Jr. – Trainer: C. A. David
• 8 – Oscar Eclipse (4/1)
  Jockey: L. Saez – Trainer: B. A. Lynch
• 6 – Gold Luck (5/1)
  Jockey: A. Concepcion – Trainer: G. Garcia
• 4 – Unload (12/1)
  Jockey: J. L. Ortiz – Trainer: J. Sharp

🏇 Race 4 – 1 Mile (Turf)

• 4 – Bohemian (9/2)
  Jockey: J. L. Ortiz – Trainer: J. Sharp
• 6 – Paseo (5/1)
  Jockey: L. Machado – Trainer: I. R. Wilkes
• 1 – Rhapsody in Motion (10/1)
  Jockey: D. Sheehy – Trainer: A. M. Meah
• 8 – Patron Silver (3/1)
  Jockey: B. J. Hernandez, Jr. – Trainer: K. G. McPeek

🏇 Race 5 – 1 1/16 Miles (Dirt)

• 8 – Train and Trust (15/1)
  Jockey: T. W. Bacon – Trainer: R. Martinez
• 6 – Promissione (7/2)
  Jockey: C. A. Torres – Trainer: R. Diodoro
• 2 – Chances Taken (12/1)
  Jockey: A. Murgia – Trainer: K. L. McGuire
• 3 – Enough Already (8/1)
  Jockey: F. De La Cruz – Trainer: D. R. Parker

🏇 Race 6 – 6 Furlongs (Dirt)

• 6 – Redeposit (8/5)
  Jockey: I. Ortiz, Jr. – Trainer: G. D. Foley
• 5 – Tommy the Train (6/1)
  Jockey: S. E. Bermudez – Trainer: E. Moger, Jr.
• 2 – Come On Pop (12/1)
  Jockey: L. Machado – Trainer: R. Matthews
• 8 – Bo Bo Dough (12/1)
  Jockey: J. C. Bealmear – Trainer: T. D. Vance

🏇 Race 7 – 6.5 Furlongs (Dirt)

• 9 – Killjoy (3/1)
  Jockey: T. Gaffalione – Trainer: P. J. McGee
• 1 – King Peanut (6/1)
  Jockey: C. A. Torres – Trainer: F. Bogle
• 6 – Charbonnay (12/1)
  Jockey: A. Beschizza – Trainer: J. Ennis
• 3 – Big Salt Lick (9/2)
  Jockey: J. L. Ortiz – Trainer: J. Sharp

🏇 Race 8 – 6 Furlongs (Dirt)

• 3 – Somethingdangerous (3/1)
  Jockey: I. Ortiz, Jr. – Trainer: S. M. Asmussen
• 10 – La Norme de Jour (7/2)
  Jockey: B. J. Hernandez, Jr. – Trainer: K. G. McPeek
• 12 – Steel Golden (10/1)
  Jockey: A. Concepcion – Trainer: A. M. West
• 7 – Sure to Appeal (20/1)
  Jockey: M. Gutierrez – Trainer: B. A. Lynch

🏇 Race 9 – 5.5 Furlongs (Turf)

• 12 – Our Starry Night (7/2)
  Jockey: L. Saez – Trainer: P. A. Bauer
• 8 – Heart Headed (4/1)
  Jockey: I. Ortiz, Jr. – Trainer: M. J. Maker
• 7 – Smokey Smokey (9/2)
  Jockey: T. Gaffalione – Trainer: M. J. Maker
• 5 – Let My People Go (5/1)
  Jockey: J. L. Ortiz – Trainer: J. Sharp

🏇 Race 10 – 1 1/8 Miles (Dirt)

• 12 – Ivory and Ebony (5/2)
  Jockey: C. J. Lanerie – Trainer: D. L. Romans
• 2 – Crimsonite (6/1)
  Jockey: K. J. Asmussen – Trainer: S. M. Asmussen
• 1 – Low Key (5/1)
  Jockey: J. L. Ortiz – Trainer: T. M. Amoss
• 7 – Take Charge Omaha (12/1)
  Jockey: M. Gutierrez – Trainer: M. P. Sims

💥 Final Thoughts

Ten races, endless action, and plenty of ways to cash in under the Twin Spires! Churchill’s Friday lineup mixes raw speed with deep fields — perfect for sharp bettors and thrill-seekers alike.

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