Happy Saturday! And happy Kentucky Derby Day as well! That's right! We made it to the most exciting two minutes in sports, the Run for the Roses - it's the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby! The Derby has been an American tradition for Thoroughbreds since the inaugural contest held at Churchill Downs in May of 1875 and this year is no different. So grab your fanciest hat, a pastel button down and a Mint Julep and let's get started!
Today's card at Churchill downs includes 14 races, the most premier runners of the land and 9 Stakes - featuring, Race 12, the Grade I, $3 Million Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby. Below is a complete list of all Stakes races today - there's plenty to check out and lots of action to be had!
Churchill Downs Stakes Schedule:
R4: $750k Derby City Distaff
R5: $500K Churchill Distaff Turf Mile
R6: $175K Knicks Go Overnight
R7: $500K Twin Spires Turf Sprint
R8: $500K Pat Day Mile
R9: $500K American Turf
R10: $750K The Churchill Downs
R11: $1 Million Turf Classic
R12: $3 Million Kentucky Derby (GI)
Like yesterday, we're in for perfect running conditions with firm turf, a fast track and temperatures in the upper 70 with partly cloudy skies. First post is coming up at 7:30 AM Pacific - and this is one you west-coasters will want to wake up early for. Giddy up.
Need help pickin' winners? We've got you covered! Our #LundinLine top picks and best bet are below in this post. We use our Lundin Line to help narrow down the field while we're puttin' our tickets together. And the more information available for pickin' winners, the better, right? We think so! We're giving a quick shout-out to the founder of the Lundin Line - we'll be missing you at today's festivities. It won't be the same without you! Get well soon!
First post is coming up soon, so don't be late. You know what to do. Saddle up and ride with us. Let's get #InTheMoney!
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Churchill Downs // 06-May
Lundin Line
7:30 Pacific
R1: 3 - 1 - 8 - 6
R2: 8 - 3 - 6
R3: 5 - 1 - 14
R4♣: 2 - 3 - 5 - 1
R5♣: 7 - 4 - 5 - 2
R6♣: 11 - 2 - 6 - 8
R7♣: 10* - 11 - 6
R8♣: 7 - 11 - 1 - 5
R9♣: 6 - 2 - 5 - 8
R10♣: 10 - 6 - 7
R11♣: 5 - 1 - 7 - 10
R12♠: 14 - 2 - 3 - 4
R13: 2 - 10 - 6
R14: 2* - 5
♣Stakes
♠Kentucky Derby (GI)
*Lundin Line Best Bet
R7: [10] Arrest Me Red
R14: [2] Everso Mischievous
Hit us up @_TurtleSports and let us know what you think!
-TSL
/ As always, please forgive any typos and grammatical errors
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