Churchill Downs Picks- Mint Julep Stakes (6/1/2025)

Published: Fri May 30, 2025, 4:00 pm ET

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Churchill Downs Picks- Mint Julep Stakes (6/1/2025)

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Churchill Downs Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:45 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $57k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

#6 REDEPOSIT (5-2): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip.
#2 LEAN MUSIC MACHINE (2-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
#8 INCURSION (9-2): Major Player. Should sit a good trip.
#7 BEECHMONT (12-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 8 – 7

The Plays:

Win: #6 at 9-5
Exacta Box: 2, 6, 8

Churchill Downs Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:14 PM ET; Claiming $57k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

#2 GOLD SEARCH (2-1): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Should be able to work out a trip.
#4 COLORADO CRUISER (3-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Trainer is having a great meet.
#5 ANDY'S CANDY (10-1): Major Player. This one's a fighter in the late stages. Has been running well enough recently.
#6 GRAYDARIA (5-2): Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 2 – 4 – 5 – 6

The Plays:

Win: #2 at 8-5

Churchill Downs Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:43 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $92k; 5 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

#5 PUPIL (7-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Stamina to outlast the competition.
#9 SHAKE AND RATTLE (9-2): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
#12 GOLD PERL (10-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
#11 GEOLE (12-1): Contender. Jockey is having a great meet. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 9 – 12 – 11

The Plays:

Win: #9 at 3-1

Churchill Downs Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:13 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $120k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

#5 TURIN (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Previous success in similar race types. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
#7 MACCHIATO (6-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
#9 OPUS UNO (8-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types.
#4 CANNONEER (2-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 7 – 9 – 4

The Plays:

Win: #5 at 8-5

Churchill Downs Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:45 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $57k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

#2 MIDNIGHT SURVIVOR (10-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 80 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Fits well with this group.
#6 SPURGEON (7-2): Major Player. Productive recent form.
#4 BATTER UP (9-2): Major Player. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
#7 LEVITATING (6-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 2 – 6 – 4 – 7

The Plays:

Win: #2 at 2-1
Exacta Box: 2, 4, 6
Pick 3 (races 5-7): 2,4,6,7/12,4/4

Churchill Downs Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:18 PM ET; Allowance $127k; 1 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

#12 GILDED CRAKEN (5-1): Live Longshot. Race sets up perfectly.
#4 ROCKY JOY (5-2): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape.
#3 BROWN LIQUOR MAN (15-1): Major Player. May be able find the right setup. Potential to kick home late.
#7 MULTITASK (9-2): Contender. Should still have enough in the reserves if there in the final furlong. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 12 – 4 – 3 – 7

The Plays:

Win: #12 at 3-1

Churchill Downs Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:50 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $148k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

#4 MOST WANTED (1-1): Best bet of the card. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
#8 KUPUNA (4-1): Fringe Contender. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
#6 MONEY SUPPLY (6-1): Worth a look. This one's a fighter in the late stages. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
#2 ACCRETIVE (10-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 4 – 8 – 6 – 2

The Plays:

Win: #4 at 8-5
Exacta Key Box: 4/5, 6, 7
Trifecta: 4/5, 6, 7/5, 6, 7

Churchill Downs Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:22 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $127k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 13 runners.

#1 HYPNUS (5-2): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Should be able to work out a trip.
#3 SHANGRALA ROAD (9-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
#9 PURSUITNEVERSLEEPS (4-1): Major Player. Has been running well enough recently. Should sit a good trip.
#5 CURVINO (15-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 9 – 5

The Plays:

Win: #1 at 2-1
Exacta Box: 1, 3, 9

Churchill Downs Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:55 PM ET; Old Forester Mint Julep Stakes $250k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

#2 MOVIN' ON UP (7-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Stamina to outlast the competition.
#11 DEEP SATIN (4-1): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. Should take a liking to the race shape.
#3 VENENCIA (12-1): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Potential to kick home late.
#9 CHARLENE'S DREAM (9-2): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 11 – 3 – 9

The Plays:

Win: #2 at 5-2

Churchill Downs Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:26 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $120k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

#4 LIFES REWARD (2-1): Top pick. Should improve off the debut. Race may setup for this runner.
#9 PRIVMAN (3-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Good race flow for this runner.
#8 KALAHARI DREAMS (5-2): Major Player. Could wear these ones down late. Has experience at this level.
#2 MILYARDER (12-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 9 – 8 – 2

The Plays:

Win: #4 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 4, 8, 9

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