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Big-Race Showdown: A Kentucky Oaks-Derby Double
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This week Big-Race Showdown visits the historic Twin Spires of Churchill Downs for a Longines Kentucky Oaks-Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve double. (Eclipse Sportswire)
It’s that time of the year again — every weekend through the Triple Crown will be loaded with big races, most of which will be points races that qualify horses for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. For the second year in a row, America’s Best Racing is challenging some of the brightest minds in horse betting to come up with their top three picks for key races each weekend.
The players' picks will be posted here and a running bankroll will be kept to track their success all year long. Bankrolls will be tabulated on the basis of a $2 win bet on top selections and $2 exacta and $2 trifecta box bets of each player’s top three selections. Your players are Eric Bialek, Mark DiLorenzo, Emily Gullikson, Candice Hare, Nicolle Neulist, Dan Tordjman, and Brian Zipse.
Let’s take a look at the players’ picks for this week’s races: the $1 million Longines Kentucky Oaks on Friday, May 4, and the 144th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on Saturday, May 5, both at Churchill Downs.
National Handicapping Championship Qualifier
$1 million Longines Kentucky Oaks
3. Monomoy Girl
Alternate: Heavenhasmynikki
$2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve
1. Mendelssohn
2. Justify
3. Audible
Alternate: Lone Sailor
Top Selection: 8/20
Exacta Winnings: $107.60
Trifecta Winnings: $106.48
Total Winnings: $214.08
GiddyUpBets.com Founder and Handicapper
$1 million Longines Kentucky Oaks
2. Monomoy Girl
Alternate: Take Charge Paula
$2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve
1. Justify
2. Lone Sailor
3. Mendelssohn
Alternate: Magnum Moon
Top Selection: 2/20
Exacta Winnings: $159.20
Trifecta Winnings: $160.48
Total Winnings: $319.68
OptixEQ, Tournament Handicapper
$1 million Longines Kentucky Oaks
2. Monomoy Girl
3. Wonder Gadot
Alternate: Rayya
$2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve
1. Noble Indy
2. Mendelssohn
3. Bravazo
Alternate: Justify
Top Selection: 6/20
Exacta Winnings: $462.80
Trifecta Winnings: $39.20
Total Winnings: $502
TVG On-Air Host and Analyst
$1 million Longines Kentucky Oaks
1. Sassy Sienna
2. Coach Rocks
Alternate: Midnight Bisou
$2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve
1. Hofburg
2. Vino Rosso
3. Justify
Alternate: Mendelssohn
Top Selection: 3/20
Exacta Winnings: $63.60
Trifecta Winnings: $137
Total Winnings: $200.60
Chart Caller and Freelance Writer
$1 million Longines Kentucky Oaks
2. Monomoy Girl
3. Coach Rocks
Alternate: Eskimo Kisses
$2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve
1. Bolt d’Oro
2. Good Magic
Alternate: Magnum Moon
Top Selection: 4/20
Exacta Winnings: $261.60
Trifecta Winnings: $268.28
Total Winnings: $529.88
Video Correspondent and Handicapper for America's Best Racing
$1 million Longines Kentucky Oaks
Alternate: Rayya
$2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve
1. Mendelssohn
2. Good Magic
3. Flameaway
Alternate: Justify
Top Selection: 1/20
Exacta Winnings: $172.20
Trifecta Winnings: $112.80
Total Winnings: $285
Derby Day Racing Managing Partner
$1 million Longines Kentucky Oaks
3. Monomoy Girl
Alternate: Coach Rocks
$2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve
1. Vino Rosso
2. Good Magic
3. Bolt d’Oro
Alternate: Justify
Top Selection: 6/20
Exacta Winnings: $134.60
Trifecta Winnings: $111
Total Winnings: $245.60
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