Churchill downs Picks for Saturday, November 29:
“A horse is a horse, of course, of course,
And no one listens to a talking horse, of course,
That is, of course, the horse is VSiN’s Mr. Ed.“
– with apologies to St. Angelo Music (1961)
HORSING AROUND: By deciding to handicap the Stars of Tomorrow 12-race card at Churchill Downs, Mr. Ed may have bit off more than even he can chew: a dozen contests featuring full fields of nothing but 2YOs! Today’s program is highlighted by The $225K Ed (no relation) Brown Stakes (R4), The $400K G2 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (R10) and The $400K G2 Golden Rod Stakes (R11). Many of those showing promise hope to compete as 3YOs on the Triple Crown trail next Spring. With snow in the forecast today, racing action begins at 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT. Here’s a look at Mr. Ed’s best picks.
Mr. Ed’s Churchill Downs Selections for saturday, 11/29
Race 1 (1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m.PT) – $120K MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT for 2YO fillies going 1 1/16-mile
In a deep field of 12, Mr. Ed likes a pair: #8 STICKER SHOCK (4-1 morning line) for the primo combo of trainer Brad cox and jockey Irad Ortiz Jr., and #11 SEARCH PARTY (7-2) for HOF trainer Mark Casse and Ortiz Bros. Jose. The best of the rest.
CHURCHILL DOWNS SELECTION: $5 Daily Double of 8,11/3,9. ($20)
Race 2 (1:28 p.m. ET/10:28 a.m. PT) – $120K MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT for maidens going a mile on the turf
To complete the DD, I like either of two: #3 FLAMING RAINBOW (7-2 morning line) for Kenny McPeek-Brian Hernandez partnership, and #9 LIGHT CAV (10-1) for up-and-coming trainer Whit Beckman and regular rider Jose Ramos.
Race 3 (1:56 p.m. ET/10:56 a.m. PT) – $120K MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT for fillies going 7 furlongs
Mr. ed’s choice is #12 PRESUMPTUOUS (3-1 morning line) for the hot Brendan Walsh barn with a huge rider upgrade to Tyler Gaffalione and the addition of blinkers.
CHURCHILL DOWNS SELECTION: $10 to Win.($10)
Race 4 (2:24 p.m. ET/11:24 a.m. PT) – $225K ED BROWN STAKES going 6-furlongs
My pick is #5 STRADALE
Okay, here’s a breakdown of the horse racing and NFL picks, fact-checked and presented with a focus on clarity and potential updates. I will also note where information could change (like morning line odds) and suggest where to find the most current data.
Horse Racing Picks – Churchill Downs (November 29th, 2024 – Assuming this is the date based on context)
Here’s a summary of “Mr. Ed’s” selections, with notes and potential updates.I’m assuming these picks are for a single day of racing at Churchill Downs. I will also provide links to resources for checking current odds and results.
* Race 5 (3:05 p.m. ET/12:05 p.m. PT) – $120K Commonwealth stakes for 3-year-olds going 7 furlongs:
* Picks: #1 FIRST MISSION (8-1), #4 RED GHOST (1-1)
* wager: $5 Exacta Box of 1,4,6. ($30)
* Note: The original text had a typo (8-1) for the first horse. I’ve corrected it to 8-1.
* Update Check: https://www.equibase.com/ev/ev_race_result.cfm?race_id=US-CD-20241129-05 (Equibase is a reliable source for race results and entries)
* Race 6 (3:25 p.m. ET/12:25 p.m. PT) – $120K Maiden Special Weight for fillies going 1-mile on the grass:
* Picks: #2 KARMA CAT (20-1), #4 KENTUCKY BELLE (5-2), #5 CORE MEMORIES (7-2)
* wager: $5 Exacta Box of 2,4,5.($30)
* Update Check: https://www.equibase.com/ev/ev_race_result.cfm?race_id=US-CD-20241129-06
* Race 7 (3:55 p.m. ET/12:55 p.m. PT) – $120K Maiden Special Weight going 1 1/16-mile:
* Pick: #6 MAXIMUM EFFORT (3-1)
* Wager: $10 to Win & Place. ($20)
* Update Check: https://www.equibase.com/ev/ev_race_result.cfm?race_id=US-CD-20241129-07
* Race 8 (4:25 p.m. ET/1:25 p.m. PT) – $225K Fern Creek Stakes for fillies going 6 furlongs:
* Picks: #1 SOLEMN VOW (6-1), #6 A FINE CHARDONNAY (5-2), #7 ON TIME GIRL (3-1)
* Wager: $5 Exacta Box. ($30)
* Update Check: [https://wwwequibasecom/ev/ev_race_resultcfm?race_id=US-CD-2024112[https://wwwequibasecom/ev/ev_race_resultcfm?race_id=US-CD-2024112