Churchill Downs Picks: Bashford Manor Stakes

The racing action from Churchill Downs on Saturday features the Bashford Manor Stakes. Check out our Churchill Downs picks for the entire card!

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Churchill Downs Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:45 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $134k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #4 MUSICAL MISCHIEF (7-5): Best bet of the card. Looks good based on the 91 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet today’s best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #8 PIGALLE (9-2): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #6 SULTRY LASS (3-1): Worth a look. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #5 LEXA (10-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 4 – 8 – 6 – 5

Churchill Downs Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:14 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $120k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 16 runners.

• #9 BANNED FOR LIFE (5-2): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Looks good based on the 91 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #7 STINGER BEE (7-2): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Productive recent form.
• #16 SHORTSTOP (5-2): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
• #11 ACCIDENT (20-1): Fringe Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 9 – 7 – 16 – 11

Churchill Downs Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:43 PM ET; Allowance $127k; 1 M Turf; Field of 18 runners.

• #2 UNLEASH THE POWER (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Could be ready for a top effort. Should be able to work out a trip. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
• #8 DOUBLE CLUTCH (7-2): Major Player. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #6 NIGHT OUT (15-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
• #10 CARCANO (20-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 2 – 8 – 6 – 10

Churchill Downs Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:14 PM ET; Debutante Stakes $225k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #5 ADEERA (5-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #6 VODKA WITH A TWIST (3-1): Contender. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
• #4 SO THERE SHE WAS (7-2): Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Previous success in similar race types.
• #1 GLEE (4-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 5 – 6 – 4 – 1

Churchill Downs Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:46 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $134k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #7 IMPLEMENTATION (3-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Top jock on the circuit with Gaffalione.
• #1 MUFASA (15-1): Major Player. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
• #8 TWO EAGLES RIVER (5-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Previous success in similar race types.
• #2 WAKE SURF (8-1): Contender. Fast enough on paper to compete. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 7 – 1 – 8 – 2

Churchill Downs Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:18 PM ET; Maxfield Overnight Stakes $175k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #1 WORLD RECORD (3-1): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Race sets up perfectly.
• #7 THIS IS USCAR (12-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Stamina to be in the mix late.
• #6 RAGING TORRENT (2-1): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #2 OTTO THE CONQUEROR (4-1): Contender. Asmussen is the leading trainer in the standings. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 1 – 7 – 6 – 2

Churchill Downs Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:51 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $127k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #2 GUN PARTY (7-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Top trainer at the meet in Asmussen.
• #10 LAT LONG (4-1): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #4 FROSTY INDULGENCE (15-1): Contender. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #7 CORNISHMAN (5-2): Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 2 – 10 – 4 – 7

Churchill Downs Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:23 PM ET; Anchorage Overnight Stakes $175k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #9 WALKATHON (8-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Should still have something in the tank late.
• #8 FAST AS FLIGHT (7-2): Major Player. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #5 FOREVER AFTER ALL (5-2): Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Potential to kick home late.
• #2 HEAVENLY SUNDAY (3-1): Contender. Could be grinding down the competition late. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 9 – 8 – 5 – 2

Churchill Downs Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:55 PM ET; Bashford Manor Stakes $225k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 13 runners.

• #5 BODACIOUS (9-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #8 CONQUERING CAT (12-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
• #9 WAR TAX (8-1): Contender. Has experience at this level.
• #10 HEAT (4-1): Contender. May be a better effort in the 2nd start. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 5 – 8 – 9 – 10

Churchill Downs Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:27 PM ET; Hanshin Stakes Presented by JRA $300k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #7 CHARGE IT (7-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #1 TUMBARUMBA (10-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #3 ZOZOS (3-1): Contender. Having this jockey up can only help the chances. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #9 CAGLIOSTRO (6-1): Fringe Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 7 – 1 – 3 – 9

Churchill Downs Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:58 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $120k; 1 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #3 MARCUS GIFT (20-1): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #13 BOLT ACTION (5-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #8 AHANDFULOFCANDY (3-1): Worth a look. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
• #7 ROCK N ROLL BOLT (4-1): Underneath. Could be grinding down the competition late. Competitive enough in recent efforts.

Selections: 3 – 13 – 8 – 7

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Saturday

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Sunday

• Churchill Downs picks featuring the Bashford Manor Stakes.