Get ready, racing fans—Churchill Downs is bringing the heat this Friday with a loaded lineup of competitive fields, big purses, and top-tier talent. From high-stakes claimers to promising maidens and turf showdowns, today’s card is a bettor’s dream. Aces and Races has your cheat sheet to the action—check out our top picks for every race on the docket!

🏇 Race Picks for Friday, Nov 21 at Churchill Downs:

- Race 1:

• 3 – Zambezi (2/1)
  Jockey: T. Gaffalione – Trainer: D. Jacobson
• 1 – First Player (5/2)
  Jockey: I. Ortiz, Jr. – Trainer: S. M. Asmussen
• 5 – Hailstorm (3/1)
  Jockey: L. Saez – Trainer: D. Jacobson
• 2 – Authentic Gallop (10/1)
  Jockey: J. L. Ortiz – Trainer: T. M. Amoss

- Race 2:

• 5 – Alongcomesawoman (1/1)
  Jockey: L. Saez – Trainer: E. Kenneally
• 6 – Gold Del Mar (9/2)
  Jockey: J. R. Leparoux – Trainer: M. Salas
• 3 – Mombayla (4/1)
  Jockey: J. A. Torres – Trainer: R. G. Crichton
• 1 – Total Heart (15/1)
  Jockey: M. Gutierrez – Trainer: B. A. Lynch

- Race 3:

• 4 – Morlock (6/5)
  Jockey: L. Saez – Trainer: E. Kenneally
• 3 – Come to Papa (2/1)
  Jockey: J. L. Ortiz – Trainer: J. Sharp
• 9 – Lebombo (6/1)
  Jockey: W. A. Rodriguez – Trainer: C. Williams
• 5 – Ky Do Declare (12/1)
  Jockey: R. Bejarano – Trainer: C. A. Hartman

- Race 4:

• 4 – Sang (7/2)
  Jockey: S. Doyle – Trainer: G. Begley
• 7 – Cloud Number Nine (9/2)
  Jockey: F. Arrieta – Trainer: B. Williamson
• 6 – Adalene (4/1)
  Jockey: A. Beschizza – Trainer: L. Wiggins
• 11 – Reya Sunshine (5/1)
  Jockey: T. W. Bacon – Trainer: C. A. Hartman

- Race 5:

• 3 – Easy Wind (7/2)
  Jockey: L. Saez – Trainer: B. P. Walsh
• 7 – Infiltrate (5/2)
  Jockey: T. Gaffalione – Trainer: B. P. Walsh
• 4 – Patrol Squad Six (3/1)
  Jockey: J. L. Ortiz – Trainer: D. L. Romans
• 2 – Swamp King (15/1)
  Jockey: C. J. Lanerie – Trainer: J. A. Hiles

- Race 6:

• 1 – Herbs Bolt (3/1)
  Jockey: I. Ortiz, Jr. – Trainer: J. Sharp
• 7 – Show Me the Munny (4/1)
  Jockey: J. Elliott – Trainer: P. J. McGee
• 6 – Orville’s Map (7/2)
  Jockey: T. Gaffalione – Trainer: D. Stewart
• 4 – September Silver (6/1)
  Jockey: J. R. Leparoux – Trainer: D. Stewart

- Race 7:

• 7 – Vino Frizzante (6/1)
  Jockey: C. J. Lanerie – Trainer: J. A. Hiles
• 9 – Moon Over Choctaw (5/1)
  Jockey: T. Gaffalione – Trainer: P. D’Amato
• 1 – Aunt Mo (3/1)
  Jockey: B. J. Hernandez, Jr. – Trainer: P. Eurton
• 2 – Feasible (12/1)
  Jockey: L. Saez – Trainer: M. A. Shirer

- Race 8:

• 12 – Lady Iva (5/2)
  Jockey: J. L. Ortiz – Trainer: W. B. Calhoun
• 3 – Miss Pharaoh (3/1)
  Jockey: M. Gutierrez – Trainer: P. A. Sims
• 13 – Auntie (3/1)
  Jockey: L. Saez – Trainer: M. W. McCarthy
• 8 – Don’t Look Now (6/1)
  Jockey: L. Machado – Trainer: G. R. Arnold II

- Race 9:

• 4 – Not This Boy (8/5)
  Jockey: B. J. Hernandez, Jr. – Trainer: W. D. Cowans
• 7 – Catching Freedom (5/2)
  Jockey: I. Ortiz, Jr. – Trainer: B. H. Cox
• 6 – Capital Idea (3/1)
  Jockey: J. Alvarado – Trainer: W. I. Mott
• 8 – Mackman (12/1)
  Jockey: L. Saez – Trainer: M. A. Shirer

- Race 10:

• 12 – R Kendl (6/1)
  Jockey: J. McKee – Trainer: J. C. Wainwright
• 6 – Halfway to Omaha (4/1)
  Jockey: J. R. Leparoux – Trainer: T. Newton
• 11 – Fizzy Lass (3/1)
  Jockey: I. Ortiz, Jr. – Trainer: D. Stewart
• 3 – Legal Lightning (6/1)
  Jockey: A. Cedillo – Trainer: L. Schultz

💥 Who’s on your ticket today? Drop your picks in the comments and let’s ride the rail together! Don’t forget to follow Aces and Races for more race-day insights, updates, and winning vibes all season long. 🏁🐎