Churchill Downs is alive with energy this Saturday, serving up a card stacked with maidens, sharp claimers, and heavyweight stakes action. From promising 2-year-olds to seasoned stars tackling the Ack Ack (G3) and Lukas Classic (G2), today’s lineup is loaded with betting opportunities. Let’s break it down race by race!

Race Picks

Race 1 – Maiden Special Weight (6 Furlongs Dirt)

• 2 – Shellac (4/1) – Jockey: J. D. Ramos – Trainer: W. E. Morey

• 6 – Proudly Hailed (GB) (5/2) – Jockey: T. Gaffalione – Trainer: J. Sisterson

• 3 – D Bigalow (7/2) – Jockey: L. Saez – Trainer: A. M. Meah

• 5 – Shot Gun Shack (3/1) – Jockey: B. J. Hernandez, Jr. – Trainer: W. B. Calhoun

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Race 2 – Claiming $16,000 (6 Furlongs Dirt)

• 3 – Princip (5/2) – Jockey: I. Ortiz, Jr. – Trainer: G. D. Foley

• 5 – American Outlaw (3/1) – Jockey: C. A. Torres – Trainer: A. Ramirez-Rodriguez

• 4 – Top Gun Tommy (5/2) – Jockey: T. Gaffalione – Trainer: D. Jacobson

• 2 – Penrod (8/1) – Jockey: F. Arrieta – Trainer: J. E. Orantes

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Race 3 – Maiden Special Weight (8.5 Furlongs Dirt, 2yo)

• 2 – Quarry (3/1) – Jockey: T. Gaffalione – Trainer: T. Drury, Jr.

• 4 – Outlaw Empire (7/2) – Jockey: E. Morales – Trainer: W. B. Calhoun

• 7 – Props (4/1) – Jockey: J. Graham – Trainer: J. K. Desormeaux

• 5 – No Hay Dos (6/1) – Jockey: A. Beschizza – Trainer: K. Danner

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Race 4 – Starter Allowance (9 Furlongs Dirt)

• 6 – Racing Driver (7/2) – Jockey: L. Machado – Trainer: G. Delgado

• 4 – Excel Calculator (4/1) – Jockey: T. Gaffalione – Trainer: D. Jacobson

• 7 – What’s Up Doc (8/1) – Jockey: E. Morales – Trainer: R. Hiles

• 10 – Solid Left (12/1) – Jockey: N. Juarez – Trainer: C. Santamaria

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Race 5 – Maiden Special Weight (8 Furlongs Dirt, Fillies 2yo)

• 3 – Americathegreat (5/2) – Jockey: T. Gaffalione – Trainer: M. E. Casse

• 2 – Touch of Magic (4/1) – Jockey: K. J. Asmussen – Trainer: S. M. Asmussen

• 7 – Kentucky Belle (7/2) – Jockey: I. Ortiz, Jr. – Trainer: B. H. Cox

• 6 – Just Singing (8/1) – Jockey: L. Machado – Trainer: J. K. Sweezey

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Race 6 – Maiden Claiming $150,000 (6 Furlongs Dirt, 2yo)

• 10 – Way Beyond (5/1) – Jockey: K. J. Asmussen – Trainer: S. M. Asmussen

• 7 – Eleos (12/1) – Jockey: J. Trejos – Trainer: C. Munoz

• 3 – Emancipation (5/1) – Jockey: C. J. Lanerie – Trainer: W. M. Catalano

• 1 – Noahs Pride (15/1) – Jockey: F. Arrieta – Trainer: C. Munoz

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Race 7 – Allowance (8.5 Furlongs Turf, Fillies)

• 5 – Scattitude (9/2) – Jockey: J. R. Leparoux – Trainer: J. Sharp

• 7 – She’s Got Will (8/1) – Jockey: E. Morales – Trainer: M. E. Casse

• 11 – Drop the Hammer (8/1) – Jockey: L. Machado – Trainer: M. J. Maker

• 6 – Table Flirt (10/1) – Jockey: B. J. Hernandez, Jr. – Trainer: W. I. Mott

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Race 8 – Ack Ack S. (G3, 8 Furlongs Dirt)

• 1 – Most Wanted (6/5) – Jockey: I. Ortiz, Jr. – Trainer: B. H. Cox

• 5 – Tumbarumba (4/1) – Jockey: T. Gaffalione – Trainer: B. A. Lynch

• 2 – Will Take It (7/2) – Jockey: B. J. Hernandez, Jr. – Trainer: D. Stewart

• 7 – Three Technique (8/1) – Jockey: F. Geroux – Trainer: J. G. Cook

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Race 9 – Allowance Optional Claiming $100,000 (8.5 Furlongs Dirt, Fillies & Mares)

• 10 – Standoutsensation (7/2) – Jockey: I. Ortiz, Jr. – Trainer: T. M. Amoss

• 3 – Pigalle (4/1) – Jockey: I. Moncada – Trainer: T. Drury, Jr.

• 9 – Perfect Shot (3/1) – Jockey: T. Gaffalione – Trainer: S. M. Asmussen

• 2 – Legadema (9/2) – Jockey: M. Garcia – Trainer: P. A. Bauer

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Race 10 – Lukas Classic S. (G2, 9 Furlongs Dirt)

• 7 – Banishing (3/1) – Jockey: T. Gaffalione – Trainer: D. Jacobson

• 2 – Hit Show (7/2) – Jockey: F. Geroux – Trainer: B. H. Cox

• 5 – Mystik Dan (5/2) – Jockey: B. J. Hernandez, Jr. – Trainer: K. G. McPeek

• 6 – Disarm (4/1) – Jockey: I. Ortiz, Jr. – Trainer: S. M. Asmussen

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Race 11 – Maiden Special Weight (6 Furlongs Dirt, Fillies 2yo)

• 3 – Revel Toast (5/2) – Jockey: I. Ortiz, Jr. – Trainer: T. M. Amoss

• 5 – Tactical Command (8/1) – Jockey: F. Arrieta – Trainer: N. Troiani

• 6 – Lolly Poppin (6/1) – Jockey: B. J. Hernandez, Jr. – Trainer: C. A. Hartman

• 2 – Sway House (9/2) – Jockey: V. Cheminaud – Trainer: D. L. Romans