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Jeremy Plonk: Santa Anita’s Memorial Day Monday Analysis

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May 21, 2026 | By Jeremy Plonk

Monday’s Memorial Day holiday card at Santa Anita wraps up 4 consecutive days featuring $2,000 Late Pick 4 Hit & Split promotions when you bet with 1/ST BET and Xpressbet. The extended weekend’s most important card boasts the Grade 1 Shoemaker Mile, Grade 1 Gamely and Grade 2 Hollywood Gold Cup on the Monday marquee. The Shoemaker is part of the late pick 4 sequence, and I’ll include some insights on the other pair of stakes before tackling the final 4 races.

Race 5: Grade 2 Hollywood Gold Cup
The early pick 5 concludes with a 5-horse edition of the $200,000 Hollywood Cup Cup at 1-1/4 miles. The distance remains key anytime you talk 10F on dirt as only #5 British Isles has negotiated the trip successfully. This arguably is a similar-quality field as was the Santa Anita Handicap he won in March, but that it took 2:05.17 to do so doesn’t demand complete trust. He carries 7 more pounds than that race and spots this field 4 pounds across the lineup. #3 Subsanador will be the play as he narrowly missed in the Big ‘Cap over this trip in 2024 to a tougher rival (Newgate) in a faster time (2:03.49). He’s had some gate issues in 2 starts this year, but a small field and massive run to the first turn helps over 10 furlongs. Coming into the holiday weekend, trainer Richard Mandella’s barn is 3-for-6 to start May at Santa Anita and this one’s working bullets.

Race 6: Grade 1 Gamely Stakes
With obvious key contenders #5 Thought Process and #7 Rashmi expected near the front, this 1-1/8 miles turf test for the fillies and mares could see those outstanding milers stretched beyond their best. I’m all in on the late-running California transplant #8 May Day Ready. She could put Richard Mandella right back into the winner’s circle after the Gold Cup. She didn’t get any pace help in the Royal Heroine at a mile and now makes the second start off the layoff while firing bullets in the morning. Expect a big more forward, especially if #3 A Thousand Miles can mix is up a bit on the front with the others from an inner draw.

Race 7: claiming
It’s a major gear shift to start the late pick 4 with $12,500 claimers dashing 5-1/2 furlongs. #9 Dirty Words looks trustworthy off a narrow runner-up in a similar spot May 3, and this race is laden with cheap speed to set it up enough to deliver his rally. #4 Blue Grass Go Go is the early speed runner I’m most interested in after spending most of his last start in make-up mode after a troubled break. But he doesn’t win often and needs a lot to go right, so demand a price. I’ll reluctantly avoid adding #3 One Smokin Dude but would include in the event of a scratch of the top pair.

Race 8: Grade 1 Shoemaker Mile
The 9-runner $300,000 Shoemaker Mile splits about in half for me in terms of win contenders. Several in here are nursing 7-race losing streaks that will remove them from pick 4 consideration while exotics contenders. It should run through #2 Formidable Man, defending champ #3 King of Gosford, #1 El Potente and #5 Almendares in order of preference. That Flavien Prat lands on Formidable Man is significant, but this 5-year-old has no history of coming off a layoff like this back to the Breeders’ Cup Mile so I’m inclined to spread a bit with quality options for coverage.

Race 9: allowance/optional claiming
Five-time winner #11 Supernal is offered for the $20,000 optional claiming price and lands against a field of less-accomplished runners. He won here last March in a turf-to-dirt surface change and comes off a solid return bid in a similar spot when fourth. Expect him from midpack, while #8 The G M should be in the hunt throughout. His return try April 24 from a July layoff was very promising and he’s got a quick work for this for a Mike Puype barn that won with all 3 starters at Santa Anita last week. Let’s make two do.

Race 10: maiden
A capacity field of 12 Cal-bred maiden special weights sprints 6-1/2 furlongs on the main turf course (not down the hill). Three of them were defeated at 2-1 or less last out while 3 more will make their career debuts. #2 Throwin Heat benefits from a better draw this time than last when losing ground. Rookies #6 Moment of Valor and #12 Owl go for barns doing good things right now. Peter Eurton trains the former and he’s 10-15 in the exacta (4 wins) at Santa Anita since the start of May as this racing week begins; Neil Drysdale trains the latter and he’s 4-7 in the exacta locally under the same timeframe. Add in logical player #9 Royal Rumor and I’ll settle on this quartet in a race that could go deeper if your opinions differ.

Late Pick 4 Ticket
9,4 with 2,3,1,5 with 11,8 with 2,6,12,9 = $32 for 50 cents

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Presque Isle Downs
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Presque Isle Downs - Race 5	$2 WPS / $2 Exacta / Trifecta (min .50 cent) / Superfecta (min .10 cent) $2 Daily Double / Pick 3 (min .50 cent) (Races 5-6-7) Pick 4 (min .50 cent) (Races 5-6-7-8)
Maiden Special • 5 1/2 Furlongs • All-Weather • Ages 3 and up • CR: 73 • Purse: $31,000 • Post: 2:18P
FOR REGISTERED PA-BRED MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 125 LBS.

Contenders					Race Analysis
P#	Horse	Morn Line	Accept Odds		Race Type: Dominant Front-runner. SPOKEN VOW is the Dominant Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * SPOKEN VOW: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the dista nce/surface. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. OUT IN THE COLD: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the dis tance/surface. Today is a sprint and the horse is carrying at least 120 lbs.
3	SPOKEN VOW	4/1	5/2
4	OUT IN THE COLD	7/2	3/1

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P#	Horse (In Running Style Order)	Post	Morn Line	Running Style	Good Class	Good Speed	Early Figure	Finish Figure	Platinum Figure
3	SPOKEN VOW	3	4/1	Front-runner	71	61	77.2	59.2	52.2
4	OUT IN THE COLD	4	7/2	Front-runner	81	62	54.8	54.8	50.8
7	POPCORN N PEACHES	7	8/1	Alternator/Stalker	65	59	60.5	49.5	41.5
8	HOPE SHE COMES	8	10/1	Alternator/Trailer	60	57	15.0	48.6	38.1
2	MONTAGE BLUE	2	8/1	Alternator/Non-contender	0	0	62.0	45.6	40.6
5	TWIRLAWAY	5	3/1	Alternator/Non-contender	0	0	30.3	37.0	29.0
6	HONORANDAPRAYER	6	10/1	Alternator/Non-contender	0	0	12.3	27.5	16.0

Unknown Running Style: VOODOO (9/2) [Jockey: Diaz Jr Hector Rafael - Trainer: Hamm Timothy E].

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Camarero - Race 4	Pick 4 (4-7) / Pick 3 (4-6) / Exacta / Trifecta / Daily Double 4-5
Claiming $4,000 • 7 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 4 and up • CR: 30 • Purse: $6,000 • Post: 4:00P
FOR NATIVE FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON $8,000 SINCE MAY 25 AND WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $4,000 OR LESS. WEIGHT, 120 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE APRIL 25 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE MARCH 25 ALLOWED 3 LBS. 4# A DEBTS ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $4,000.

Contenders					Race Analysis
P#	Horse	Morn Line	Accept Odds		Race Type: Dominant Trailer. COLEGIADO is the Dominant Trailer of the race. * KEY ANGLES * COLEGIADO: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse ha s the highest average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. MARABOD: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Fig ure at the distance/surface.
6	COLEGIADO	3/1	8/5
7	MARABOD	2/1	7/1

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P#	Horse (In Running Style Order)	Post	Morn Line	Running Style	Good Class	Good Speed	Early Figure	Finish Figure	Platinum Figure
4	SILVER D.	4	5/1	Front-runner	19	13	23.6	12.8	3.8
7	MARABOD	7	2/1	Alternator/Stalker	33	26	31.8	22.2	18.2
6	COLEGIADO	6	3/1	Alternator/Trailer	46	41	40.0	28.0	23.5
5	VIENTO VELOZ	5	10/1	Alternator/Trailer	30	27	25.0	17.2	12.2
3	EL INMACULADO	3	10/1	Alternator/Non-contender	24	20	23.4	15.4	5.9
2	PIPA POU	2	10/1	Alternator/Non-contender	41	19	23.1	9.1	0.6

Unknown Running Style: ESTRIBILLO (7/2) [Jockey: Monserrate Steven - Trainer: Diaz Cristian].

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Churchill Downs

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Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

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Race 3 - Allowance - 11.0f on the Turf. Purse: $127000 Class Rating: 89

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON A RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING OR STARTER OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 126 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE OVER NINE FURLONGS ON THE TURF SINCE MARCH 25 ALLOWED 2 LBS. (IF DEEMED

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 3 SNIPSNIPPITYSNIP 2/1
# 4 WORRY BE GONE 8/5
# 2 ENSORCELL 8/1

SNIPSNIPPITYSNIP looks to be a very good contender. With a very good 89 speed figure last time out, will surely be a factor in this race. Can't overlook the connections here, a 21 winning percentage, one of the best at getting into the winner's circle. Has to be considered a solid choice on earnings per start at the distance/surface alone. WORRY BE GONE - This handler has done admirably recently with entries travelling at this distance and surface. Must be given a shot here on the basis of the figures in the speed department alone. ENSORCELL - Moquett and Bejarano have won 20 percent of their races giving this equine a quite good chance. Had one of the most favorable Equibase Speed Figures of this group in her last contest.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Louisiana Downs - Race #3 - Post: 4:43pm - Maiden Claiming - 7.5 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $9,500 Class Rating: 60

Rating:

#9 OPEN FLAME (ML=6/1)


OPEN FLAME - This horse's last race was out at Louisiana Downs in a race with an Equibase class figure of 74. Dropping considerably in class figure this time around puts her in a solid position in today's race. Jock jumped on this filly's back for the first ride on May 11th. Should be acquainted with the horse even better this race. This thoroughbred is for real on the turf. TrackMaster turf figure in last race at Louisiana Downs was tops in this field.

Vulnerable Contenders: #1 LOOKATTHATGIRLRUN (ML=1/1), #7 JETTIES (ML=7/2), #6 WELL RECEIVED (ML=5/1),

LOOKATTHATGIRLRUN - This filly gave a less than rousing performance last time out of the box. This filly hasn't had any recent good fortune in short distance races. No picnic to bet on her in this event. JETTIES - The speed ratings are going downward. I'm not investing on this vulnerable equine off of that trend. Improbable that this horse will be at her best today off the very long layoff. Maybe next out. WELL RECEIVED - Didn't close at any point on May 4th. Hard to invest in today at the expected odds. Didn't come through as the favorite the last two times. Probably won't gain a top finish today either.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:	Putting our cash on #9 OPEN FLAME to win. Have to have odds of at least 1/1 or better though
EXACTA WAGERS:	Pass
TRIFECTA WAGERS:	Skip
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:	Pass

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Legacy Downs

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Odds shown are morning line odds.

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Race 2 - Maiden Special Weight - 5.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $11500 Class Rating: 67

FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 125 LBS. PREFERENCE TO HORSES THAT HAVE STARTED A RACE IN THE STATE OF NEBRASKA IN 2026.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 4 CHAN THE MAN 8/5
# 1 ZE'LEONARDBOLT 4/1
# 6 BORDERLAND 5/2

CHAN THE MAN looks to be a very good contender. Overall the speed figs of this horse look strong in this race. Cunningham's return on investment over the last month automatically makes this racer a very strong contender. Looks very good versus this group of horses in this race and will most likely be one of the front-runners. ZE'LEONARDBOLT - Gamblers should feel comfortable with this pick given Fackler's recent dividends at the window. BORDERLAND - Seems to have a strong class edge based on the recent company kept. Gourneau and Medina have a strong win percentage together.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Prairie Meadows - Race #3 - Post: 4:54pm - Optional Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $35,500 Class Rating: 96

Rating:

#5 ROME'S CONQUEST (ML=9/2)
#4 FIFTH AVENUE (ML=8/1)


ROME'S CONQUEST - Taking this jockey/conditioner combination is a smart move. Gelding took a little vacation, but has been racing into shape. Be loyal to this horse. No other viable speed gives this equine a strong chance at the winner's circle. Forgive the out of the money finish on the off track last time out. Without a sloppy track, has a good chance right here. FIFTH AVENUE - This gelding is back in a race very quick. This is a great angle - Sprinters that come back in less than 10 days after a race. A good sign of a sharp and ready racehorse. I think this gelding is ready to run a good one. He's had enough outings since the layoff and should be fit. He has the top earnings per race. Take a long look at this thoroughbred.

Vulnerable Contenders: #1 J. P. RACE (ML=8/5), #6 CYBERTOWN (ML=2/1), #3 GOLDEN LUNA (ML=6/1),

J. P. RACE - Can't bet on this vulnerable equine in today's sprint of 6 furlongs. Hasn't even finished in the money in a short distance affair of late. This pony just hasn't been winning as the favorite. CYBERTOWN - In the last race this mount finished sixth. Doesn't bode well for his chances this time out. GOLDEN LUNA - 6/1 odds isn't enough for this participant when scrutinizing the most recent efforts.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Winston - ROME'S CONQUEST - Last time out is deceiving, better than it looked. Will give a nice effort this time out.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:	#5 ROME'S CONQUEST is the play if we get odds of 2/1 or better
EXACTA WAGERS:	Box [4,5]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:	Pass
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:	Skip

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Santa Anita Park Tip Sheet - May 25


May. 24, 2026

Historically our BEST BETS have finished in the money 65% of the time at this track.
RACE #1 $67,000 Allowance Optional Claiming 6 Furlongs ON THE Turf - POST TIME: 4:00 PM ET
BEST BET: #3 PURE MADNESS
PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY
WIN	7-2	3	Pure Madness	A Ayuso
PLACE	7-2	6	King Stephen	F Prat
SHOW	3-1	7	Septembersixtyfour	K Kimura
WILD CARD	9-2	4	Yacowlef	E Jaramillo
ALTERNATE 1	5-1	8	Sir Rocket	J Rosario
ALTERNATE 2	15-1	5	Mubtadaa	K Frey
* EXACTA: 3-6 BOX, 6-7 BOX, 7-4 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 3/6/7 BOX, 4/6/7 BOX
RACE #2 $20,000 Claiming 6 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 4:30 PM ET
PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY
WIN	8-5	6	Yall Come	A L Bautista
PLACE	8-1	5	Novinophobia	A Ayuso
SHOW	2-1	2	Fix It Quick	K Kimura
WILD CARD	6-1	1	Cupids Crusader	E Jaramillo
ALTERNATE 1	9-2	4	Unbridled Vision	K Frey
ALTERNATE 2	8-1	3	Three Georges	A Aguilar
* EXACTA: 6-5 BOX, 5-2 BOX, 2-1 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 2/5/6 BOX, 1/2/5 BOX
RACE #3 $21,000 Maiden Claiming 6 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 5:00 PM ET
PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY
WIN	2-1	8	Olivia	K Kimura
PLACE	4-1	2	Salty Siss	E Jaramillo
SHOW	7-2	3	Manhattan Beauty	A Ayuso
WILD CARD	12-1	5	Darlin Duchess	A L Bautista
ALTERNATE 1	10-1	6	Boracay Miss	A Lezcano
ALTERNATE 2	9-2	7	We Salute You	A Aguilar
* EXACTA: 8-2 BOX, 2-3 BOX, 3-5 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 2/3/8 BOX, 2/3/5 BOX
RACE #4 $67,000 Allowance Optional Claiming 1 1/8 Miles ON THE Turf - POST TIME: 5:30 PM ET
PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY
WIN	2-1	7	Resolve	F Prat
PLACE	8-1	5	Stop Digging	E Jaramillo
SHOW	6-5	3	Lady In Paris	A Fresu
WILD CARD	10-1	4	Going Deep	E A Maldonado
ALTERNATE 1	10-1	6	Janey Creed	J Rosario
ALTERNATE 2	6-1	2	The Mizen Queen	R Gonzalez
* EXACTA: 7-5 BOX, 5-3 BOX, 3-4 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 3/5/7 BOX, 3/4/5 BOX
RACE #5 $200,000 Stakes 1 1/4 Miles ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 6:00 PM ET
PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY
WIN	8-5	4	Malarchuk	J J Hernandez
PLACE	2-1	3	Subsanador	M E Smith
SHOW	4-1	1	Forged Steel	F Prat
WILD CARD	3-1	5	British Isles	J Rosario
ALTERNATE 1	8-1	2	Mc Vay	H I Berrios
* EXACTA: 4-3 BOX, 3-1 BOX, 1-5 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 1/3/4 BOX, 1/3/5 BOX
RACE #6 $300,000 Stakes 1 1/8 Miles ON THE Turf - POST TIME: 6:30 PM ET
PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY
WIN	7-5	5	Thought Process	H I Berrios
PLACE	9-2	7	Rashmi	K Kimura
SHOW	10-1	4	Take A Breath	E Jaramillo
WILD CARD	4-1	6	Vronti	J J Hernandez
ALTERNATE 1	6-1	8	May Day Ready	A Fresu
ALTERNATE 2	8-1	2	Hang the Moon	F Prat
* EXACTA: 5-7 BOX, 7-4 BOX, 4-6 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 4/5/7 BOX, 4/6/7 BOX
RACE #7 $24,000 Claiming 5 1/2 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 7:00 PM ET
PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY
WIN	2-1	9	Dirty Words	A Ayuso
PLACE	9-5	3	One Smokin Dude	T J Pereira
SHOW	15-1	8	Instinct D Oro	P Flores
WILD CARD	10-1	2	The Big Cheeseola	A L Bautista
ALTERNATE 1	5-1	4	Bluegrass Go Go	A Fresu
ALTERNATE 2	20-1	7	Tizs Harbor	K Frey
* EXACTA: 9-3 BOX, 3-8 BOX, 8-2 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 3/8/9 BOX, 2/3/8 BOX
RACE #8 $300,000 Stakes 1 Mile ON THE Turf - POST TIME: 7:30 PM ET
PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY
WIN	7-5	2	Formidable Man	F Prat
PLACE	6-1	8	Call Me Cory	M E Smith
SHOW	3-1	1	El Potente	H I Berrios
WILD CARD	5-1	5	Almendares	A Fresu
ALTERNATE 1	10-1	3	King of Gosford	K Kimura
ALTERNATE 2	20-1	4	Genius Jimmy	J J Hernandez
* EXACTA: 2-8 BOX, 8-1 BOX, 1-5 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 1/2/8 BOX, 1/5/8 BOX
RACE #9 $67,000 Allowance Optional Claiming 5 1/2 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 8:00 PM ET
BEST BET: #3 SCENE BY ME
PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY
WIN	9-2	3	Scene by Me	E Jaramillo
PLACE	7-2	4	See Through It	J Rosario
SHOW	12-1	5	Geezer	C Belmont
WILD CARD	6-1	8	The G M	A Ayuso
ALTERNATE 1	30-1	10	Otro Mas	A Aguilar
ALTERNATE 2	6-1	11	Supernal	A Fresu
* EXACTA: 3-4 BOX, 4-5 BOX, 5-8 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 3/4/5 BOX, 4/5/8 BOX
RACE #10 $65,000 Maiden Special Weight 6 1/2 Furlongs ON THE Turf - POST TIME: 8:30 PM ET
BEST BET: #4 BIG BILL
PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY
WIN	2-1	4	Big Bill	R Gonzalez
PLACE	5-1	11	No Joke Antares	T Baze
SHOW	15-1	8	Going Nowhere	W R Orantes
WILD CARD	10-1	7	Still Bulletproof	J Rosario
ALTERNATE 1	8-1	9	Royal Rumor	E Jaramillo
ALTERNATE 2	5-1	6	Moment of Valor	H I Berrios
* EXACTA: 4-11 BOX, 11-8 BOX, 8-7 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 4/8/11 BOX, 7/8/11 BOX

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Belmont Park at Aqueduct Tip Sheet - May 25


May. 24, 2026

Historically our BEST BETS have finished in the money 65% of the time at this track.
RACE #1 $45,000 Claiming 6 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 1:10 PM ET
PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY
WIN	3-1	5	Momentum Files	R Silvera
PLACE	5-2	2	The Toy Cannon	M Franco
SHOW	8-5	3	Ican	J Rodriguez
WILD CARD	4-1	1	Toga dOro	C Elliott
ALTERNATE 1	20-1	6	Constant Chaos	J Castellano
ALTERNATE 2	8-1	4	Mikes Magic	D Davis
* EXACTA: 5-2 BOX, 2-3 BOX, 3-1 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 2/3/5 BOX, 1/2/3 BOX
RACE #2 $65,000 Claiming 1 1/16 Miles ON THE Turf - POST TIME: 1:38 PM ET
PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY
WIN	3-5	2	Ocean Atlantique	M Franco
PLACE	9-5	9	Castle Chaos	M Franco
SHOW	5-2	8	Frizzante	J Rodriguez
WILD CARD	8-1	7	Determinedly	S Gonzalez
ALTERNATE 1	15-1	4	Jackson Heights	J Rodriguez
ALTERNATE 2	10-1	3	Life and Light	R Silvera
* EXACTA: 2-9 BOX, 9-8 BOX, 8-7 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 2/8/9 BOX, 7/8/9 BOX
RACE #3 $57,000 Claiming 6 Furlongs ON THE Outer turf - POST TIME: 2:06 PM ET
PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY
WIN	2-1	5	Artistic Success	M Franco
PLACE	9-2	4	Scorch	R Silvera
SHOW	7-5	10	Sarir	J Lezcano
WILD CARD	20-1	6	Maxisure	C Elliott
ALTERNATE 1	3-1	1	Twirling Lulu	K Carmouche
ALTERNATE 2	5-1	9	Baseball Lady	J Rodriguez
* EXACTA: 5-4 BOX, 4-10 BOX, 10-6 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 4/5/10 BOX, 4/6/10 BOX
RACE #4 $37,000 Claiming 7 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 2:36 PM ET
PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY
WIN	2-1	2	Schlomo	S Civaci
PLACE	5-2	4	Thrill of It	J Rodriguez
SHOW	7-2	6	Princip	E J Zayas
WILD CARD	5-1	7	Nantz	J Lezcano
ALTERNATE 1	12-1	1	Rock the Weekend	O Hernandez Moren
ALTERNATE 2	15-1	5	Enduring Spirit	D Davis
* EXACTA: 2-4 BOX, 4-6 BOX, 6-7 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 2/4/6 BOX, 4/6/7 BOX
RACE #5 $85,000 Maiden Special Weight 1 3/8 Miles ON THE Turf - POST TIME: 3:07 PM ET
PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY
WIN	2-1	2	Whitethorn	M Franco
PLACE	5-2	8	Mary Lois	J Lezcano
SHOW	10-1	6	Isadora Duncan	S Civaci
WILD CARD	6-1	1	Pinch of Bourbon	K Carmouche
ALTERNATE 1	15-1	7	Lyns Legacy	C Elliott
ALTERNATE 2	12-1	3	Baffle	J R Velazquez
* EXACTA: 2-8 BOX, 8-6 BOX, 6-1 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 2/6/8 BOX, 1/6/8 BOX
RACE #6 $48,000 Maiden Claiming 6 Furlongs ON THE Outer turf - POST TIME: 3:38 PM ET
BEST BET: #1 FIVE DOZEN ROSES
PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY
WIN	2-1	1	Five Dozen Roses	D Davis
PLACE	5-2	3	My Lil Army Girl	J Lezcano
SHOW	7-2	5	Just One More	J Rodriguez
WILD CARD	10-1	7	Midnight Blue	J Castellano
ALTERNATE 1	6-1	2	Indie Get Your Gun	S Civaci
ALTERNATE 2	15-1	6	Dreamy Girl	E J Zayas
* EXACTA: 1-3 BOX, 3-5 BOX, 5-7 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 1/3/5 BOX, 3/5/7 BOX
RACE #7 $60,000 Starter Optional Claiming 1 Mile ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 4:09 PM ET
BEST BET: #1 SWEET LAURA
PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY
WIN	2-1	1	Sweet Laura	J Rodriguez
PLACE	3-1	8	Snide	M Franco
SHOW	5-1	7	Sailaway	R Silvera
WILD CARD	9-2	5	Mursal	D Davis
ALTERNATE 1	12-1	2	Pistol Liz Ablazen	K Carmouche
ALTERNATE 2	20-1	3	Thats Funny	E J Zayas
* EXACTA: 1-8 BOX, 8-7 BOX, 7-5 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 1/7/8 BOX, 5/7/8 BOX
RACE #8 $40,000 Starter Optional Claiming 1 Mile ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 4:40 PM ET
PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY
WIN	5-2	3	Lucky Dude	K Carmouche
PLACE	3-1	6	Tizmarkus	J Lezcano
SHOW	7-2	1	Sharp Spark	M Franco
WILD CARD	6-1	2	Passioned	J Rodriguez
ALTERNATE 1	5-1	5	Register	S Gonzalez
ALTERNATE 2	8-1	7	Screaming Uncle	R Silvera
* EXACTA: 3-6 BOX, 6-1 BOX, 1-2 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 1/3/6 BOX, 1/2/6 BOX
RACE #9 $57,000 Claiming 6 Furlongs ON THE Outer turf - POST TIME: 5:11 PM ET
BEST BET: #1 RHYTON
PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY
WIN	5-2	1	Rhyton	M Franco
PLACE	7-2	4	Into Diamonds	E J Zayas
SHOW	4-1	8	Hard Circle	D Davis
WILD CARD	12-1	5	Sports Hero	C Elliott
ALTERNATE 1	8-1	10	Night	J Castellano
ALTERNATE 2	10-1	6	Ready Set Twirl	D A Rivera
* EXACTA: 1-4 BOX, 4-8 BOX, 8-5 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 1/4/8 BOX, 4/5/8 BOX

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Churchill Downs Tip Sheet - May 25


May. 24, 2026

Historically our BEST BETS have finished in the money 68% of the time at this track.
RACE #1 $67,000 Maiden Claiming 6 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 12:45 PM ET
BEST BET: #6 GHOST PROTOCOL
PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY
WIN	6-1	6	Ghost Protocol	E Morales
PLACE	15-1	2	My Lucky Penny	M Gutierrez
SHOW	12-1	7	Krewezin	A Concepcion
WILD CARD	7-2	11	Captain Gabe	D Sheehy
ALTERNATE 1	2-1	9	Dontworryboutnothn	V Torres
ALTERNATE 2	15-1	10	Rapid Ascent	L Machado
* EXACTA: 6-2 BOX, 2-7 BOX, 7-11 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 2/6/7 BOX, 2/7/11 BOX
RACE #2 $120,000 Maiden Special Weight 5 1/2 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 1:14 PM ET
BEST BET: #5 BOURBON TOWN
PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY
WIN	8-5	5	Bourbon Town	T Gaffalione
PLACE	3-1	7	Hey Tuff Guy	M Gutierrez
SHOW	7-2	1	Time for Action	A Concepcion
WILD CARD	4-1	3	Gun for Glory	K J Asmussen
ALTERNATE 1	10-1	8	Gamerboy	G Saez
ALTERNATE 2	20-1	6	Bistineau Blizzard	R Bejarano
* EXACTA: 5-7 BOX, 7-1 BOX, 1-3 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 1/5/7 BOX, 1/3/7 BOX
RACE #3 $127,000 Allowance 1 3/8 Miles ON THE Turf - POST TIME: 1:43 PM ET
PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY
WIN	8-5	4	Worry Be Gone	L Machado
PLACE	3-1	7	Plaza Athenee	B Curtis
SHOW	2-1	3	Snipsnippitysnip	T Gaffalione
WILD CARD	10-1	6	Oraia	E Esquivel
ALTERNATE 1	15-1	5	Malibu Smart	R Santana Jr.
ALTERNATE 2	30-1	1	Mint Driven	D Sheehy
* EXACTA: 4-7 BOX, 7-3 BOX, 3-6 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 3/4/7 BOX, 3/6/7 BOX
RACE #4 $49,000 Claiming 6 1/2 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 2:13 PM ET
PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY
WIN	7-2	3	Ducat	R Santana Jr.
PLACE	8-1	10	Mamarsha	L Machado
SHOW	3-1	7	Whats Her Number	F Arrieta
WILD CARD	6-1	5	California Smoke	A Crispin
ALTERNATE 1	4-1	2	Authentic Angel	V R Carrasco
ALTERNATE 2	10-1	6	Dancewhenyoucan	M Gutierrez
* EXACTA: 3-10 BOX, 10-7 BOX, 7-5 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 3/7/10 BOX, 5/7/10 BOX
RACE #5 $63,000 Claiming 1 1/16 Miles ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 2:45 PM ET
PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY
WIN	7-2	1	Storm the Streets	B J Hernandez Jr.
PLACE	5-1	2	Arthurs Court	T Gaffalione
SHOW	6-1	9	Yellow Brick	R Bejarano
WILD CARD	15-1	10	Protective	B Curtis
ALTERNATE 1	10-1	8	Higginsville	J Elliott
ALTERNATE 2	15-1	6	Magic Grant	F Arrieta
* EXACTA: 1-2 BOX, 2-9 BOX, 9-10 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 1/2/9 BOX, 2/9/10 BOX
RACE #6 $83,000 Starter Allowance 6 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 3:18 PM ET
PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY
WIN	6-1	9	Transatlantic	D Cannon
PLACE	5-2	2	Rational Theory	K J Asmussen
SHOW	7-2	6	Our Shenanigan	T Gaffalione
WILD CARD	10-1	8	Bourbon Serengeti	R Santana Jr.
ALTERNATE 1	4-1	3	Shanett	G Saez
ALTERNATE 2	6-1	4	Spun Candy	M Gutierrez
* EXACTA: 9-2 BOX, 2-6 BOX, 6-8 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 2/6/9 BOX, 2/6/8 BOX
RACE #7 $76,000 Claiming 6 1/2 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 3:50 PM ET
BEST BET: #5 TAMINO
PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY
WIN	8-5	5	Tamino	B Curtis
PLACE	8-1	13	Lucius Verus	A Concepcion
SHOW	9-2	10	Wearebackyoungman	T Gaffalione
WILD CARD	20-1	11	Army Wildcatter	A Achard
ALTERNATE 1	15-1	3	Speedstorm	R Bejarano
ALTERNATE 2	8-1	4	McIlroy	G Saez
* EXACTA: 5-13 BOX, 13-10 BOX, 10-11 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 5/10/13 BOX, 10/11/13 BOX
RACE #8 $250,000 Stakes 6 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 4:22 PM ET
PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY
WIN	3-1	5	Kapoor	J Alvarado
PLACE	7-5	7	Usha	F Geroux
SHOW	15-1	4	Spring Dancer	J A Torres
WILD CARD	5-1	1	Foie Gras	R Santana Jr.
ALTERNATE 1	10-1	8	Jersey Pearl	F Arrieta
ALTERNATE 2	6-1	6	One Magic Philly	T Gaffalione
* EXACTA: 5-7 BOX, 7-4 BOX, 4-1 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 4/5/7 BOX, 1/4/7 BOX
RACE #9 $120,000 Maiden Special Weight 1 1/16 Miles ON THE Turf - POST TIME: 4:55 PM ET
PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY
WIN	7-2	8	Zihnal	V Cheminaud
PLACE	6-1	10	Vivaldi	T Gaffalione
SHOW	9-2	6	Lahainaluna	J Alvarado
WILD CARD	12-1	16	Moon Channel	F Geroux
ALTERNATE 1	6-1	4	Your Wildest Dream	R Santana Jr.
ALTERNATE 2	6-1	12	Provider	B Curtis
* EXACTA: 8-10 BOX, 10-6 BOX, 6-16 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 6/8/10 BOX, 6/10/16 BOX

[HandyAndy]

FINGER LAKES TIPS - MONDAY, MAY 25, 2026
Historically our BEST BETS have finished in the money 74% of the time at this track.
RACE #1 FINGER LAKES $26,900 Allowance 5 1/2 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 12:55 PM ET
PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY
WIN	5-2	5	Shaman Princess	R Gutierrez
PLACE	3-1	3	April Storm	J A Davis
SHOW	8-1	2	Only in My Dreams	J Cruz
WILD CARD	7-2	1	Mia Nipotina	L E Perez
ALTERNATE 1	5-1	4	Lipan Law	K J Coa
ALTERNATE 2	4-1	6	Valentine Gift	M A Davila Jr.
* EXACTA: 5-3 BOX, 3-2 BOX, 2-1 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 2/3/5 BOX, 1/2/3 BOX
RACE #2 FINGER LAKES $13,500 Maiden Claiming 5 1/2 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 1:24 PM ET
PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY
WIN	5-1	2	Candy Is Dandy	E De Diego
PLACE	7-2	3	Crystal	N Alvarado
SHOW	5-2	5	Crafty Lawyer	O Gomez
WILD CARD	6-1	4	Lady of Mercia	J A Davis
ALTERNATE 1	4-1	7	Imagine If	K J Coa
ALTERNATE 2	10-1	6	Brockcasso	A S Worrie
* EXACTA: 2-3 BOX, 3-5 BOX, 5-4 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 2/3/5 BOX, 3/4/5 BOX
RACE #3 FINGER LAKES $18,100 Claiming 1 Mile ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 1:53 PM ET
#5 FREEDSDALE
PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY
WIN	3-1	5	Freedsdale	K J Coa
PLACE	2-1	1	Catch the Smoke	R Gutierrez
SHOW	10-1	3	Big Rich	C Russell
WILD CARD	4-1	7	Prophetic	K Navarro
ALTERNATE 1	5-1	4	Eric From Miami	A S Worrie
ALTERNATE 2	6-1	2	Kismeholdmethrlme	J Flores
* EXACTA: 5-1 BOX, 1-3 BOX, 3-7 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 1/3/5 BOX, 1/3/7 BOX
RACE #4 FINGER LAKES $14,000 Claiming 6 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 2:22 PM ET
#5 FIERY HEART
PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY
WIN	5-2	5	Fiery Heart	K Navarro
PLACE	2-1	4	G Munning	M A Davila Jr.
SHOW	7-2	2	Tommy the Torch	E De Diego
WILD CARD	6-1	1	Jewels in the Bay	K J Coa
ALTERNATE 1	12-1	7	Retail Man	J A Davis
* EXACTA: 5-4 BOX, 4-2 BOX, 2-1 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 2/4/5 BOX, 1/2/4 BOX
LATE SCRATCH: Horse #6 - Dorothys Happiness
* REPLACE WITH: Horse #1 - Jewels in the Bay
RACE #5 FINGER LAKES $13,700 Claiming 6 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 2:51 PM ET
#9 PERCY
PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY
WIN	7-2	9	Percy	L E Perez
PLACE	5-1	7	Real Eleve	N Alvarado
SHOW	3-1	5	Gimme Gimme	E De Diego
WILD CARD	4-1	3	Swift Bank	J Cruz
ALTERNATE 1	6-1	6	Redoubtableripken	O Gomez
ALTERNATE 2	10-1	4	Tap It Easy	K J Coa
* EXACTA: 9-7 BOX, 7-5 BOX, 5-3 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 5/7/9 BOX, 3/5/7 BOX
RACE #6 FINGER LAKES $32,600 Maiden Special Weight 6 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 3:20 PM ET
PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY
WIN	4-1	7	Kozy Bee	S Fret
PLACE	2-1	8	Banking Silver	R Gutierrez
SHOW	3-1	5	Saratoga Sunset	J Flores
WILD CARD	10-1	1	Hot Rod Hottie	L E Perez
ALTERNATE 1	10-1	4	Bluesette	K Navarro
ALTERNATE 2	8-1	3	Only La Duss	E De Diego
* EXACTA: 7-8 BOX, 8-5 BOX, 5-1 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 5/7/8 BOX, 1/5/8 BOX
RACE #7 FINGER LAKES $50,000 Stakes 6 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 3:49 PM ET
PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY
WIN	3-1	1	Antonio of Venice	S Vives
PLACE	7-2	12	Ten Cent Town	R Gutierrez
SHOW	5-1	4	Cable Ready	N Alvarado
WILD CARD
LATE SCRATCH: Horse #10 - Pompous Prince LATE SCRATCH: Horse #6 - Whats Up Bro LATE SCRATCH: Horse #7 - Hit the Post
* REPLACE WITH: Horse #4 - Cable Ready
RACE #8 FINGER LAKES $14,000 Claiming 6 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 4:18 PM ET
PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY
WIN	10-1	4	Revivalism	K Navarro
PLACE	6-1	1	Nutsie	N Alvarado
SHOW	7-2	3	Khalis Dream	A S Worrie
WILD CARD	3-1	5	Lookin Super	M A Davila Jr.
ALTERNATE 1	4-1	7	Stormin Sammy	J Cruz
ALTERNATE 2	5-1	8	Starship Tango	K J Coa
* EXACTA: 4-1 BOX, 1-3 BOX, 3-5 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 1/3/4 BOX, 1/3/5 BOX