The final Sunday of June brings a full slate of high-stakes action from Churchill Downs, including the Hanshin Stakes, Maxfield Stakes, and competitive maiden and allowance races across dirt and turf. We’ve combed through the fields and lined up top contenders across all 11 races to help you crush the card.

Race 1 – 8 Furlongs (Dirt) | MSW $120k | Fillies & Mares

Top Picks: 6, 3, 2

• #6 – Margarita Girl (7/2)
  Jockey: A. Fresu – Trainer: M. Glatt

• #3 – Strong Destiny (4/1)
  Jockey: F. Geroux – Trainer: B. H. Cox

• #2 – Bundle (3/1)
  Jockey: F. Prat – Trainer: S. M. Asmussen

Exacta Play: 6/2,3
Margarita Girl looks live on debut—press her over the experienced pair.

Race 2 – 8.5 Furlongs (Dirt) | Allowance $127k

Top Picks: 6, 4, 1

• #6 – Gun Party (5/2)
  Jockey: J. L. Ortiz – Trainer: S. M. Asmussen

• #4 – Raguel (3/1)
  Jockey: L. Saez – Trainer: B. P. Walsh

• #1 – Sun Thunder (5/1)
  Jockey: B. J. Hernandez, Jr. – Trainer: K. G. McPeek

Exacta Play: 6/1,4
Gun Party should get a favorable trip and offers upside for the verticals.

Race 3 – 5 Furlongs (Dirt) | MSW $92k | 2YO Fillies

Top Picks: 2, 8, 9

• #2 – It Ain’t Like That (4/1)
  Jockey: M. Gutierrez – Trainer: J. Esquivel

• #8 – Emily’s Joy (15/1)
  Jockey: J. N. Hernandez – Trainer: I. Acevedo

• #9 – Believe in Magic (8/1)
  Jockey: R. Gutierrez – Trainer: W. E. Morey

Exacta Play: 2/8,9
It Ain’t Like That has a race under her belt—press over sneaky longshots.

Race 4 – 6 Furlongs (Dirt) | MSW $120k | 2YO Colts

Top Picks: 12, 11, 8

• #12 – Very Quiet (12/1)
  Jockey: J. A. Torres – Trainer: P. Miller

• #11 – Il Sorpasso (30/1)
  Jockey: T. Canuto – Trainer: L. E. Seglin

• #8 – Alpyland (6/1)
  Jockey: I. Ortiz, Jr. – Trainer: M. E. Casse

Exacta Play: 12/8,11
Very Quiet debuts from a high-percentage barn and draws outside for a clean run.

Race 5 – 5 Furlongs (Turf) | AOC $80k | Fillies & Mares

Top Picks: 2, 9, 4

• #2 – Niki Nine Doors (7/2)
  Jockey: I. Ortiz, Jr. – Trainer: C. Davis

• #9 – Satin Blue (15/1)
  Jockey: J. L. Ortiz – Trainer: J. Sharp

• #4 – Cart Girl Sam (6/1)
  Jockey: J. R. Leparoux – Trainer: R. Crichton

Exacta Play: 2,9/2,4,9
Spread a bit here—both Niki Nine Doors and Satin Blue could flash speed.

Race 6 – 6 Furlongs (Dirt) | Bashford Manor Stakes $225k | 2YO

Top Picks: 1, 5, 3

• #1 – Spice Runner (8/5)
  Jockey: J. L. Ortiz – Trainer: S. M. Asmussen

• #5 – Comport (3/1)
  Jockey: L. Saez – Trainer: E. Kenneally

• #3 – Duke of Suggins (12/1)
  Jockey: J. Graham – Trainer: A. M. Stall, Jr.

Exacta Play: 1/3,5
Spice Runner is the one to beat; use Duke of Suggins underneath at a price.

Race 7 – 6 Furlongs (Dirt) | Debutante Stakes $225k | 2YO Fillies

Top Picks: 9, 8, 1

• #9 – Lilies N Paradise (10/1)
  Jockey: E. Morales – Trainer: M. J. Maker

• #8 – Color Comin’ In (4/1)
  Jockey: L. Saez – Trainer: N. W. Casse

• #1 – Essential Coffee (3/1)
  Jockey: F. Prat – Trainer: S. M. Asmussen

Exacta Play: 9/1,8
Lilies N Paradise offers value and might be peaking at the right time.

Race 8 – 8 Furlongs (Dirt) | Hanshin Stakes $300k

Top Picks: 4, 1, 5

• #4 – Saudi Crown (8/5)
  Jockey: F. Geroux – Trainer: B. H. Cox

• #1 – Banishing (4/1)
  Jockey: J. L. Ortiz – Trainer: D. Jacobson

• #5 – Tumbarumba (10/1)
  Jockey: L. Saez – Trainer: B. A. Lynch

Exacta Play: 4/1,5
Saudi Crown is the class—this exacta could still pay.

Race 9 – 9 Furlongs (Turf) | Anchorage Overnight Stakes $175k | Fillies & Mares

Top Picks: 7, 4, 8

• #7 – Pin Up Betty (8/5)
  Jockey: L. Saez – Trainer: M. J. Maker

• #4 – Generous Lover (10/1)
  Jockey: J. L. Ortiz – Trainer: J. Sharp

• #8 – Charlene’s Dream (3/1)
  Jockey: R. Bejarano – Trainer: E. Moger, Jr.

Exacta Play: 7/4,8
Pin Up Betty is tactical and in top form—chalky but dependable.

Race 10 – 7 Furlongs (Dirt) | Maxfield Stakes $250k | 3YO

Top Picks: 10, 8, 5

• #10 – Verifire (5/1)
  Jockey: F. Prat – Trainer: B. H. Cox

• #8 – Flood Zone (4/1)
  Jockey: F. Geroux – Trainer: B. H. Cox

• #5 – Retribution (8/1)
  Jockey: J. L. Ortiz – Trainer: C. DeVaux

Exacta Play: 10,8/5,10
Both Cox runners are live—Retribution could spice things up.

Race 11 – 9 Furlongs (Turf) | MSW $120k | Fillies & Mares

Top Picks: 1, 11, 4

• #1 – Kimber Spice (15/1)
  Jockey: S. Doyle – Trainer: M. Lovell

• #11 – Miss Pharaoh (6/1)
  Jockey: L. Dettori – Trainer: P. A. Sims

• #4 – Massarat (7/2)
  Jockey: I. Ortiz, Jr. – Trainer: B. P. Walsh

Exacta Play: 1/4,11
Kimber Spice is the sneaky one here—value play to close the card.

Summary of Picks

1: 6, 3, 2
2: 6, 4, 1
3: 2, 8, 9
4: 12, 11, 8
5: 2, 9, 4
6: 1, 5, 3
7: 9, 8, 1
8: 4, 1, 5
9: 7, 4, 8
10: 10, 8, 5
11: 1, 11, 4

Let us know what you’re playing today, and be sure to check back for any late scratches or weather changes. Good luck to everyone riding with us!