Churchill Downs Horse Racing Tips

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Churchill Downs - Saturday 9th May 2026

1 5:45 PM - Race 1 - Claiming

SKYNET won impressively the last time out and could follow up despite the step up in class. Muir Woods and Pop Paul also merit consideration.

2 6:15 PM - Race 2 - Maiden Claiming

CLICK looks the one to beat after finishing fourth over C&D the last time out and drops in class. Total Fabrication finished third at Oaklawn Park last time and Frosty For Ever was third here the last time out.

3 6:44 PM - Race 3 - Starter Allowance

MIRAGE looks the one to beat after a strong runner-up effort over C&D the last time out and gets the vote. Armed N Dangerous has been placed in his last three starts and merits consideration. Consolidated won impressively at Keeneland last time and also enters calculations.

4 7:15 PM - Race 4 - Claiming

I DON'T GET IT won impressively at Gulfstream the last time out and looks the one to beat despite stepping up in class. Warrior Richard and Skyro also merit consideration.

5 7:47 PM - Race 5 - Maiden Special Weight

COMPREHENSIVE looks the one to beat after finishing second at Keeneland last time out and has been placed in four of his five starts. Sigfrid and Lahainaluna also merit consideration.

6 8:19 PM - Race 6 - Maiden Claiming

SHARONS ANGELS finished third at Santa Anita and could prove the one to side with dropping in class. Gentleman Jim and Scuffle also merit consideration.

7 8:53 PM - Race 7 - Starter Allowance

WRONG SHOES finished third in the Grade 2 Beaumont Stakes at Keeneland last time out and drops in class here. Grand Luxx and Jaboss also merit consideration.

8 9:25 PM - Race 8 - Allowance

SUMOOD finished a close second at Keeneland the last time out and looks the one to beat after winning impressively at Turfway Park. Two Beers By Ten and Love'm Or Liam also merit consideration.

9 9:56 PM - Race 9 - Allowance Optional Claiming

ADMIRAL DENNIS can bounce back from a disappointing third at Ellis Park after winning the Delaware Derby impressively. Gould's Gold and Bernin Hot complete the shortlist.

10 10:28 PM - Race 10 - William Walker Stakes

OUTFIELDER looks the one to beat after winning the Animal Kingdom Stakes at Turfway Park last time out and gets the vote. Reb Five and Throckmorton also merit consideration.

11 10:59 PM - Race 11 - Maiden Claiming

ROCKIN ROBIN has been knocking on the door with six places from seven starts and was narrowly beaten at Keeneland last time out. Quick To Charm has been consistently placed and Lil Tipsy also brings solid form to the table.

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