Free Picks For Will Rogers Downs - 5/6/20
The first race at Will Rogers Downs on Wednesday is a 1 mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $9,900 and a field of nine. (7) Whimsical Tale has just four rides over her short career and will make a step up in this event but could be the surprise out of the nine participants. (9) Maui Jane has held onto good form of late and with a strong final push could end up in the winner's circle, while (3) KottonCandy Kisses cannot be overlooked in this competitive first run of the day. (9) Maui Jane to win, Exacta 9-7
Race 2 on the Will Rogers Downs Wednesday card is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $7,150 and a field of nine. (2) RockthePulpit began with a pair of near-misses in his first two starts but faltered a bit in the most recent two but a new stable and venue could turn things around. (3) Big Headed Baby is facing easier competition in this race than in his last two, while (9) David Jones is expected to finish in the money and with a strong push down the home stretch could even walk away victorious. (9) David Jones to win, Exacta 9-3
Race 3 at Will Rogers Downs on Wednesday is a 1-mile Allowance for 3-year-olds and up with a purse of $26,400 and a field of eight. (8) Keena finished in the money in 9 of 12 starts and starting on the outside in a field of just eight should not be an inconvenience. (7) Polly Tiz has finished in the money in eight of 11 career starts. (2) Seeing Double failed to win a third straight the last time out but finished second-best at Will Rogers in a $55,000 stakes. (8) Keena to win, Exacta 8-2
Race 4 on Wednesday’s card at Will Rogers Downs is a 5 1/2 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $13,750 and field of eight. (2) Young Hendrick has been second the last two starts, while (3) Platinum Nights have enjoyed a winning form in events with stronger competition and must be considered among those to beat. (1) Recorder has seen consistent efforts over six furlongs and could be the surprise in this group. (3) Platinum Nights to win, Exacta 3-1
The fifth race on Wednesday at Will Rogers Downs is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $8,250 and field of 10. (9) Spectacular Temper was able to run clear by six lengths over the same distance and track in April and must be considered following such a dominating performance (5) Decorated for Gold will drop significantly in class and her presence will be felt amongst the other 9 horses, while (8) Bling Springsteen is a good choice for finishing in the trifecta. (9) Spectacular Temper to win, Exacta 10-5
Race 6 at Will Rogers Downs on Wednesday is a 1 mile claiming for 3-year-olds and up with a purse of $9,350 and field of eight. (2) Communicado was able to regain winning form following a strong performance last month at the same distance and track and could make it two straight with a visit to the winner's circle. (1) Dial Em In has shown great consistency of late and is a popular choice to finish in the money, while (5) Tayla started slow but finished second last week at Will Rogers. (2) Communicado to win, Exacta 2-5
Race 7 at Will Rogers Downs on Wednesday is a 5 1/2 furlong handicap for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $17,050 and a field of nine. (5) Drip Brew was victorious in her last outing by a neck and finished second in a $50,000 stakes race previous to that victory. (9) Ari Gia will be making her first appearance since last September and has never raced at this venue making it difficult to see her finish any better than the Exotics. (1) Ima Discreet Lady lost by just a neck her last time out and once again could finish somewhere in the top three on Wednesday. (5) Drip Brew to win, Exacta 5-1
Race 8 at Will Rogers Downs on Wednesday is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $11,550 and a field of eight. (5) Magic in Motion GP is coming off two victories with both coming at Sam Houston and has raced well at Will Rogers. (3) Backseat Promises can have something to say about the No. 5 entering the winner's circle thanks to a solid kick down the home stretch. (7) Lady Lex cannot be overlooked because of solid speed coming off the far turn. (5) Magic in Motion to win, Exacta 5-3
Race 9 at Will Rogers Downs on Wednesday is a six-furlong Handicap for three-year-olds and up for the purse of $17,050 and field of eight. (6) Oil Money could make easy work of the other seven horses in this race after winning a $50,000 stakes by a neck in early April. (4) Shred the Rules is coming in off two straight victories and will move in behind all the speed from the start and look to pounce late. (3) Lawton has sufficient speed to jump out front early and try to hang on against the talented field. (6) Oil Money to win, Exacta 6-4
The 10th and final race on Wednesday at Will Rogers Downs is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $9,350 and field of 10. (9) Wrath will run out to a lead early on and could run away from the rest of the field with a multi-length victory. (10) First to Wire should grab money today after finishing second the last time out. (8) Not Today Alfie was part of a 4 wide last time out at the 1/8 pole and finished second but could have won many believe if not going so wide and a better trip on Wednesday could land the gelding in the money. (9) Wrath to win, Exacta 9-8
