Churchill Downs Picks for Tuesday, April 28:
HORSING AROUND: Looking ahead to Tuesday’s nine-race card at Churchill Downs, Mr. Ed has found several wagering opportunities. First race goes to post at 12:45 p.m. ET/9:45 a.m. PT. While the track is listed as FAST & FIRM, unfortunately, rain is in the forecast through Saturday. Let’s take a look at Mr. Ed’s exclusive VSiN picks.
Mr. Ed’s Churchill Downs Selections for Tuesday (4/28)
Race 1 — $83K CLAIMING for fillies and mares, 3YOs & Up going 6 furlongs
Mr. Ed likes two to begin the early DD: #3 C’EST CHEESE (3-1 morning line) for trainer Whit Beckman, who returns coed to dirt and stretches her out. Big rider upgrade to Tyler Gaffalione. And #6 DANZIG’S DORA (2-1) for trainer Eddie Kenneally, who brings Jose Ortiz back to ride.
CHURCHILL DOWNS SELECTION: $5 Daily Double of 3,6/1,6. ($20)
Race 2 (1:14 p.m. ET/10:14 a.m. PT) — $120K MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT for 2YOs going 4 ½ furlongs
To complete the DD, Mr. Ed’s betting on a pair of FTS: #1 BOOKED (7-5 morning line) for HOF trainer Steve Asmussen with Jose Ortiz riding, and #6 FANSHELL BEACH (9-5) for trainer Wesley Ward with HOF rider Johnny Velazquez. Either one of two for the money.
Race 3 (1:43 p.m. ET/10:43 a.m. PT) — $83K STARTER ALLOWANCE for fillies and mares, 3YOs & Up going a mile on the turf
Mr. Ed likes trainer Whit Beckman’s promising young sophomore #5 DADDARIO (6-1 morning line) with a huge rider upgrade to Flavien Prat. Filly moves to grass and stretches out. Gal has the look of a winner at a solid price.
CHURCHILL DOWNS SELECTION: $10 to Win & Place. ($20)
Race 4 (2:14 p.m. ET/11:14 a.m. PT) — $76K CLAIMING for fillies and mares, 3YOs going 6 furlongs
Its two of three for Mr. Ed’s money: #1 FREAKS GO (6-1 morning line) for excellent trainer Rohan Crichton with popular young jockey Ben Curtis; #4 NO TIME LEFT (4-1) for Greg Foley barn with Tyler Gaffalione taking over reins, and #7 BELLE OFTHE DANCE (2-1) with blinkers added for Horacio De Paz and another rider upgrade to Irad Ortiz, Jr.
CHURCHILL DOWNS SELECTION: $5 Exacta Box of 1,4,7. ($30)
Race 5 (2:47 p.m. ET/11:47 a.m. PT) — $48K MAIDEN CLAIMING for 3YOs & Up going 6½ furlongs
Mr. Ed chooses #3 JOE’S CANDY (7-2 morning line) for veteran trainer Al Stall, who attracts top rider Irad Ortiz, Jr. and adds blinkers. Expensive, promising gelding ships up from Fair Grounds and drops in class. A sweet victory for Stall stable.
CHURCHILL DOWNS SELECTION: $10 to Win & Place. ($20)
Race 6 (3:20 p.m. ET/12:20 p.m. PT) — $622K CLAIMING for 3YOs & Up going 1 1/16 mile on the turf
Mr. Ed’s PLAY OF THE DAY is #8 LI GRAND ZOMBI (8-1 morning line) for popular owner-trainer Kenny McPeek, who switches riders to Jose Ortiz.
CHURCHILL DOWNS SELECTION: $10 to Win & Place. ($20)
Races 7-9 (3:51 p.m. ET/12:51 p.m. PT) — $1 Pick 3
R7: 3,6,9
R8: 2,4,5,6,9
R9: 4,10 ($30)
Race 9 (4.56 p.m. ET/1:56 p.m. PT) — $134K ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING for 3YOs & Up going 5 Furlongs on the grass
Mr. Ed’s final bet is on #10 CAMP HALE (5-1 morning line) for local trainer Ian Wilkes with regular rider Bryan Hernandez, Jr. Softer company points to a big chance to score.
CHURCHILL DOWNS SELECTION: $10 to Win & Place. ($20)
TOTAL WAGERS: $160
WEDNESDAY AT CHURCHILL DOWNS: The 10-race program offers something for every horseplayer. Two stakes, a sprint for juveniles, a popular marathon, and a number of very playable allowance and claiming contests. Post time for the first race is 12:45 p.m. ET/9:45 a.m. PT with a 95% chance of rain. Look for several selections from Mr. Ed here on VSiN.
