Churchill Downs Saturday Features Six Stakes Races

The Saturday card from Churchill Downs features a half dozen stakes races. The Blame features the return of Rattle N Roll going for 3 wins a row.

Full Card Selections

Churchill Downs- Race 1

Post: 12:45 PM ET; $54k Starter Allowance going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 8

• #2 MEGAN'S CLARA (3-1) gets the top selection. She has really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race. This one has races good enough to beat this group.
• #5 JE SUIS RAPIDE (6-1) appears to be a major player in this race. She has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts. This one has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #8 CAMI CAT (9-2) will likely be out on or near the lead and will look to hold off the charge to the wire. This one has run races that would get the job done here.
• #4 SHELL SHOCK (6-1) should be competitive in this spot. She runs evenly and looks to get a very fair pace scenario here. This one seems to fit well enough here.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 8 – 4

Churchill Downs- Race 2

Post: 1:14 PM ET; $58k Maiden Claiming going 1 mile on dirt; Entries: 9

• #4 WHAT'S TO DO (3-1) is the top pick. She seems to fit well enough here. This one has to be respected going out for the combination of Mcgee and Talamo.
• #1 MAGIC PALACE (6-1) should be competitive in this spot. She has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one. This one looks to be the class of the field.
• #9 SHE'S MAGIC (5-1) is well bred for this spot which is short of world beaters.
• #2 MISS ANALYZED (10-1) has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed. Maybe at a price she can steal it on the front end.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 9 – 2

Churchill Downs- Race 3

Post: 1:43 PM ET; $134k Allowance Optional Claiming going 7 1/2 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 7

• #4 SKRATCH KAT (3-1) looks best here. She has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here. This one has races good enough to beat this group.
• #7 BRAGANZA (2-1) should be competitive in this spot. She has to be respected going out for the combination of Kenneally and Saez. This one could be a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.
• #1 BATUCADA (5-2) isn't without hope. She has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts. This one will likely have a lot to do in the lane, but could get up with a competitive run.
• #6 ZAWISH (12-1) is a price horse that is proven at these extended dirt sprints. This one is more likely to hit the board than to threaten for the victory.

Selections: 4 – 7 – 1 – 6

Churchill Downs- Race 4

Post: 2:13 PM ET; $127k Allowance Optional Claiming going 1 mile on dirt; Entries: 10

• #4 SCOTLAND (5-2) gets the top selection. He shouldn't have trouble with the 1 mile distance. This one has really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.
• #9 ABELIEFINTHISLIVIN (6-1) appears to be a major player in this race. He makes sense on speed figures.
• #6 HEROIC MOVE (8-1) should be competitive in this spot. This one has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts. He has back races good enough to win here.
• #7 BOURBON BASH (12-1) has run against some decent fields and at 12-1 is worth a look.

Selections: 4 – 9 – 6 – 7

Churchill Downs- Race 5

Post: 2:45 PM ET; $225k Regret S. going 1 1/8 miles on turf; Entries: 6

• #3 MISSION OF JOY (9-5) is the top pick. She has races good enough to beat this group. This one has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #5 PAPILIO (2-1) appears to be a major player in this race. She looks to be the class of the field. This one has speed figures that would absolutely get the job done.
• #4 MRS. ASTOR (4-1) should be competitive in this spot. She has figures that put her in the mix. This one will be rolling late and has a good closing kick that could get the job done here.
• #2 GIRL NAMED CHARLIE (5-1) could be in with a shot in this race. She will likely have a lot to do in the lane, but could get up with a competitive run. This one goes out for the Amoss barn and gets Morales in the irons.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 4 – 2

Churchill Downs- Race 6

Post: 3:18 PM ET; $225k Aristides S. going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 5

• #4 BANGO (2-1) looks best here. He has to be respected going out for the combination of Foley and Velazquez.
• #2 TEJANO TWIST (5-1) appears to be a major player in this race. He runs evenly and looks to get a very fair pace scenario here.
• #3 GUNITE (9-5) has races good enough to beat this group. This one seems to fit well enough here. It’s just hard to trust this one who has disappointed in the past.
• #1 SIBELIUS (5-2) looks to be the class of the field. This one runs evenly and looks to get a very fair pace scenario here.

Selections: 4 – 2 – 3 – 1

Churchill Downs- Race 7

Post: 3:50 PM ET; $225k Audubon S. going 1 1/8 miles on turf; Entries: 7

• #7 WEBSLINGER (8-5) gets the top selection. He looks to be the class of the field. This one has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #2 MENDELSSOHNS MARCH (9-2) seems to fit well enough here. This one has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #5 DESERT DUKE (5-1) feels like a fringe contender in this spot. He makes sense on speed figures. This one will likely be out on or near the lead and will look to hold off the charge to the wire.
• #3 SCOOBIE QUANDO (8-1) is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. He shouldn't have trouble with the 1 1/8 mile distance. This one comes into the race in really good form.

Selections: 7 – 2 – 5 – 3

Churchill Downs- Race 8

Post: 4:22 PM ET; $225k Shawnee S. going 1 1/16 miles on dirt; Entries: 8

• #3 PAULINE'S PEARL (5-2) is the top pick. She shouldn't have trouble with the 1 1/16 mile distance. This one should be sitting in the second tier of runners and looking to make one well timed run at the leaders.
• #2 TRAVEL COLUMN (15-1) is a price horse and appears to be a major player in this race. She has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #5 SIXTYTHREECALIBER (6-1) has races good enough to beat this group. This one will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.
• #6 FROST POINT (2-1) could be a massive factor if the front runners get moving and the field starts to back up in the lane. This one has a great late kick.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 5 – 6

Churchill Downs- Race 9

Post: 4:55 PM ET; $225k Arlington S. going 1 1/16 miles on turf; Entries: 7

• #7 SET PIECE (8-5) looks best here. He has races good enough to beat this group. This one has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #6 ROYAL PATRONAGE (3-1) should be competitive in this spot. He has figures that would win this race.
• #4 TIBERIUS MERCURIUS (10-1) is a price horse and feels like a fringe contender in this spot. He has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts. The distance of this race should hit this one between the eyes.
• #5 HARLAN ESTATE (10-1) is a solid value based on some of the figures in the past performances.

Selections: 7 – 6 – 4 – 5

Churchill Downs- Race 10

Post: 5:26 PM ET; $225k Blame S. going 1 1/8 miles on dirt; Entries: 8

• #1 RATTLE N ROLL (2-1) gets the top selection. It is really hard to argue with the recent form on this one which includes back to back victory. On paper it looks like 3 in row for this talented runner.
• #7 PIONEER OF MEDINA (4-1) appears to be a major player in this race. He will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late. This one goes out for the Pletcher barn and gets Saez in the irons.
• #2 MASQUEPARADE (5-1) is a good bet to hit the board in this type of race. At times he has flirted with being a major player in the top tier of the division, but hasn’t really sustained the hype.
• #6 HAPPY AMERICAN (8-1) isn't without hope. He has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts. This one makes sense on speed figures.

Selections: 1 – 7 – 2 – 6

Churchill Downs- Race 11

Post: 5:58 PM ET; $120k Maiden Special Weight going 7 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 10

• #10 ZEITLOS (7-2) is the top pick. She is well bred for this spot. This one comes into the race in really good form.
• #9 LITTLE PRANKSTER (4-1) should improve off the first start and appears to be a major player in this race. She goes out for the Bauer barn and gets Hernandez in the irons. It won’t take much of a step forward from the debut to be a factor here.
• #1 AMERICAN RETRO (9-2) shouldn't have trouble with the 7 furlong distance. This one has the pedigree to be a major player in this spot.
• #7 SNOW PRINCESS (8-1) is one that could potentially get up for at least a piece in this event. This one probably won’t win, but could offer value in some of the exotics.

Selections: 10- 9 – 1 – 7