Churchill Downs Horse Racing Tips

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Churchill Downs - Thursday 7th May 2026

1 10:00 PM - Race 1 - Maiden Claiming

MULA finished third the last time out and has shown consistency with multiple placed efforts. Go For Rocket was runner-up in maiden special weight company and Hill Country makes his second start.

2 10:29 PM - Race 2 - Claiming

DE' MEDICI won over C&D when last successful and drops in class after a disappointing effort at Turfway Park. Time For Trouble and Single Dot Yaht also merit consideration.

3 10:58 PM - Race 3 - Maiden Special Weight

INK LIES finished a good second at Keeneland the last time out and that form looks solid for this return to turf. Gypsy Art was disappointing as favourite last time but has shown ability with placed efforts previously. Ice Wolf steps up in class after a decent third at Fair Grounds last time.

4 11:27 PM - Race 4 - Starter Allowance

AWESOME RUTA looks the one to beat after winning impressively at Keeneland the last time out. Eye Dee Kay won well at the same track and Trusty Rusty was runner-up to the selection.

5 11:56 PM - Race 5 - Maiden Claiming

HOT GAMER finished a promising second on debut at Oaklawn Park and could prove hard to beat with that experience under her belt. Noroomformischief and Llamp also merit consideration.

6 12:25 AM - Race 6 - Allowance Optional Claiming

PITKIN looks the one to beat after winning impressively at Gulfstream last time out and could prove tough to catch. Higgins Boat and Clever Mischief also merit consideration.

7 12:54 AM - Race 7 - Maiden Special Weight

SUTURA has been placed in all three career starts and finished a close second at Keeneland the last time out. Mighty Nora has been consistently placed and was runner-up at Keeneland recently. Little Bit Angel makes her debut.

8 1:23 AM - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming

GOOD FAMILY looks the one to beat after an impressive maiden win on turf at Fair Grounds last time out. Call On Me and Turner's Charm also merit consideration.

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