Free Picks for Churchill Downs - 11/8/20
Race 2
2 Sun Path: finished second in debut at this venue, has a highly talented and successful jockey in the saddle and must be respected. Top Pick
5 Peace Broker: finished third in only outing to date, stable is in good form at present and must be on all shortlists. Should be included
6 Ginkgo: half-sister to Sower, debuts from this venue today and on connections cannot be overlooked. Exotics
Race 4
1 Idol: finished second in debut, was victorious in only outing since and distance looks more suitable today. Should be included
2 Excession: not up to form when last seen 5 weeks ago, but has a highly talented rider on board and on the figures is far and away better than the others. Top Pick
5 Majestic West: was victorious when last seen 5 weeks ago, is in good form at present and looks for a follow-up today. Exotics
Race 6
9 Tapwood: has not yet enjoyed a victory in three outings, leaves from a stable with a history of success and puts on blinkers today. Top Pick
10 Rookie Year: half-brother to Top Clearance, debuts at this venue today and plays a part at the wire. Exotics
15 WindCracker: does not yet have a victory, finished second as the favorite when last seen and must be given consideration. Should be included
Race 9
8 Evil Lyn: was victorious when last seen 5 weeks ago, form has been very good of late and looks for a follow-up today. Should be included
9 MariaFoot: has not yet been in the frame in either of two outings, debut was a better result but finishes in the mix today. Exotics
10 Beautiful Trauma: not up to form when last out to 4 weeks ago, but jockey/trainer combination must be respected and is the one to beat today. Top Pick
Race 10
8 Honorable Memory: was third when last out 4 weeks ago, faces lesser quality opponents this time and must be considered. Should be included
9 Motown Girl: has not yet enjoyed a victory, finished third in best results to date and plays a part today. Exotics
10 Silverbella: has not yet reached the winner's circle in two outings, finished second when last seen and must be taken seriously. Top Pick