Churchill Downs Kentucky Jockey Club Has Derby Points Up For Grabs

This Saturday’s Kentucky Jockey Club will take place at Churchill Downs. The event will award points toward entry in the Kentucky Derby for the first Saturday in May of 2022.

Kentucky Jockey Club Card Analysis

Churchill Downs Race 1

Post: 1:00 PM ET; Purse: $92,000 Maiden Special Weight, 6 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 14

#3 MEDLEY (7-2) merits consideration in this spot given edges in stamina & race flow. #13 FAST GISELLE (7-2) is in with a great chance based on the horse’s advantages in class & pace numbers. #4 ZMUDA (5-1) is an interesting player at 5-1. #5 EYEOFTHEBEHOLDER (20-1) should be competitive today based on the horse’s advantages in speed & form.

Selections: 3-13-4-5

Churchill Downs Race 2

Post: 1:28 PM ET; Purse: $92,000 Maiden Special Weight, 6 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 16

#12 UNPREDICTABLE BAY (8-5) should be competitive today based on the horse’s advantages in speed & form. #6 KOSELIO (3-1) is worth a look here given the connections & superior early pace numbers. #14 LOCO (8-1) will likely have the stamina to outlast these in the final jumps of the race. #8 MOUNTAIN PINE (15-1) is a long shot worth a look to pump up your vertical tickets.

Selections: 12-6-14-8

Churchill Downs Race 3

Post: 1:57 PM ET; Purse: $120,000 Maiden Special Weight, 1 1/16 Miles on Dirt; Entries: 13

#5 HONEYCOMB (5-1) comes into the race signaling a big performance in the near future. #10 BLAMETHECHAMPAGNE (6-1) merits consideration in this spot given edges in stamina & record at the distance. #13 BURROW DOWN (20-1) looks like a horse that should be able to outrun the odds. #7 JACCACI (8-1) merits consideration in this spot given edges in speed & power rating.

Selections: 5-10-13-7

Churchill Downs Race 4

Post: 2:27 PM ET; Purse: $120,000 Maiden Special Weight, 7 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 16

#7 TRICKED OUT (8-1) is worth a look here given the top connections & likely pace scenario. This one may just get the dream trip. #14 BICAMERAL (3-1) is a major player in today’s race edging the field in several key handicapping factors including speed & form. #3 SAVO ISLAND (3-1) is competitive, but the price may not offer much value on this one. #15 FRIENDSHIP ROAD (12-1) should be competitive based on the overall power rating which has it tops in the group.

Selections: 7-14-3-15

Churchill Downs Race 5

Post: 2:57 PM ET; Purse: $120,000 Maiden Special Weight, 1 1/8 Miles on Dirt; Entries: 16

#1 TEN GAUGE (9-2) should be competitive based on the overall power rating which has it tops in the group. #13 O P FIRECRACKER (6-1) is worth a look in this spot given edges in speed & form. #14 MONOLOGUE (6-1) will likely have the stamina to outlast these in the final jumps of the race. #12 STAR ALIGNMENT (8-1) has to be respected based on the connections.

Selections: 1-13-14-12

Churchill Downs Race 6

Post: 3:27 PM ET; Purse: $120,000 Maiden Special Weight, 7 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 16

#2 GENERAL STRIKE (7-2) is a major player in today’s race edging the field in several key handicapping factors including speed & pace numbers. #6 CHASING TIME (3-1) is worth a look here based on how the race projects to setup & the recent form. #10 GUNOE (5-1) will likely have the stamina to outlast these in the final stages of the race. #14 TIMELESS JOKE (3-1) should be competitive based on the overall power rating which has it tops in the group.

Selections: 2-6-10-14 (Best Bet: #2)

Churchill Downs Race 7

Post: 3:57 PM ET; Purse: $127,000 Allowance Optional Claiming, 1 1/16 Miles on Dirt; Entries: 12

#6 BHOMA (3-1) is a major player in today’s race edging the field in several key handicapping factors including speed & pace numbers. #4 FEELING HAPPY (8-1) comes into the race signaling a big performance in the near future. #8 MANASOTA SUNSET (8-1) is worth a look at the price. #3 FREEDOM ROSE (7-2) is a major player based on speed figures.

Selections: 6-4-8-3

Churchill Downs Race 8

Post: 4:27 PM ET; Purse: $127,000 Allowance Optional Claiming, 1 1/16 Miles on Dirt; Entries: 14

#4 TRADEMARK (5-1) merits consideration in this spot given edges in speed & form. #8 KEVIN’S FOLLY (12-1) looks to have to have kept the best company in the previous starts. #9 LEGENDARY LORE (4-1) should be competitive. #5 FAN THE FIRE (9-2) is another that wouldn’t be a total surprise in this spot.

Selections: 4-8-9-5

Churchill Downs Race 9

Post: 4:57 PM ET; Purse: $200,000 Lively Shively S., 6 1/2 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 8

#3 CHATTALOT (7-2) could get a perfect pace scenario today. #5 TEJANO TWIST (7-5) should be competitive today based on the horse’s advantages in speed & power rating. #8 HOIST THE GOLD (5-1) comes into the race signaling a top performance in the near future. #2 COOL PAPA G (5-1) is worth a look here given the top connections & record at the distance.

Selections: 3-5-8-2

Churchill Downs Race 10

Post: 5:27 PM ET; Purse: $400,000 Golden Rod S., 1 1/16 Miles on Dirt; Entries: 8

#6 YUUGIRI (3-1) is a major player in today’s race edging the field in several key handicapping factors including speed & form. #4 SANDSTONE (8-5) merits consideration in this spot given edges in speed & pace numbers. #1 FAMED (2-1) looks like a strong prospect edging the field in several key handicapping factors including connections & form. #7 DREAM LITH (8-1) looks to have to have kept the best company in the previous starts.

Selections: 6-4-1-7

Churchill Downs Race 11

Post: 5:56 PM ET; Purse: $400,000 Kentucky Jockey Club S., 1 1/16 Miles on Dirt; Entries: 14

#10 WHITE ABARRIO (8-1) could pull the upset here based on the speed & pace numbers. With rapidly developing horses, this type of upset wouldn’t be too surprising. #6 TIZ THE BOMB (3-1) should be competitive today based on the horse’s advantages in speed & class. #1 CLASSIC CAUSEWAY (7-2) could be sitting on a huge performance in this spot. #5 HOWLING TIME (7-2) should definitely be competitive with this group if he progresses off the previous contest.

Selections: 10-6-1-5

Churchill Downs Race 12

Post: 6:24 PM ET; Purse: $200,000 Fern Creek S., 6 1/2 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 8

#8 SWEET DANI GIRL (5-2) looks really good based on a lot of metrics. She’s a deserving favorite. #6 MARISSA’S LADY (3-1) should be competitive today based on the horse’s advantages in speed & power rating. #2 MATAREYA (7-2) is in with a great chance based on the horse’s advantages in class & power rating. #4 VERYLITTLECENTS (7-2) could be competitive here, but I would prefer her at a better price.

Selections: 8-6-2-4

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