Free Picks for Churchill Downs - 11/5/20
Race 1
1 War Detonator: runner-up when last seen four weeks ago, runners from this stable merit respect and plays a role today. Should be included
5 Pirate Rick: has not yet enjoyed a victory, finished second in best outing to date and on debut at a new stable plays a part today. Exotics
6 Augusta Melody: half-brother to Vorticity, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and on the figures has the best prospects. Top Pick
Race 5
1 Matt’s Honey: was victorious when last seen 4 weeks ago, arrives here in very good form and cannot be overlooked. Exotics
2 Market Rumor: was third when last seen three weeks ago, stable has had much success in this type of race and finishes with the leaders. Should be included
3 Tempers Rising: not up to form when last out 5 weeks ago, jockey booking is a big help and against this opposition is the one to catch. Top Pick
Race 6
4 Mrs. O’Connell: has not had a victory in two outings, finished second in most recent start and must be on all shortlists. Should be included
10 Let’s Skedaddle: has not yet reached the winner's circle, best effort to date was a third when last seen and amongst this group is the selection. Top Pick
13 Richebourg: half-sister to Denman’s Call, debuts from this venue today and has one of the best in the business on board. Exotics
Race 7
5 Holy Redeemer: finished second in debut at Keeneland, has been in good form of late and plays a big role today. Should be included
6 Scarred: debuts at this venue today, jockey booking is a big plus and plays a part at the line. Exotics
14 Windcracker: has not yet reached the winner's circle, finished second as the favorite when last out, adds blinkers for the first time and on these terms is the one the beat. Top Pick
Race 9
4 Parlor: ran well when last seen 5 weeks ago, has one of the best in the business on board and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. Top Pick
6 Mr. Misunderstood: finished third when last seen 6 weeks ago, jockey booking is a big help and has an excellent strike-rate here. Exotics
8 Snapper Sinclair: runner-up when last seen two months ago, has a talented jockey in the saddle, trainer is one of the most well-respected and plays a big part today. Should be included
