Churchill Downs - Race 5

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

8.5f

Maiden Claiming

Dirt

Sloppy

57.0K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

NYQUISTADOR looks the clear pick on the numbers and has claims second to none. Surfin' M is expected to blossom in new surroundings and looks the likeliest to chase the selection home.

numberFire Picks

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Good here based on the numbers in the speed department alone. Blinkers off might be the key here. 1st Pick 5 Nyquistador Jockey: Gaffalione Tyler Trainer: Medina Robert J: Gaffalione Tyler T: Medina Robert	70	74	-	-	63%
Analysis Good here based on the numbers in the speed department alone. Blinkers off might be the key here.
8	To be considered - like the Equibase Speed Fig from the last contest. 3rd Pick 8 Surfin' M Jockey: Gutierrez Mario Trainer: Shorter Aaron J: Gutierrez Mario T: Shorter Aaron	61	60	-	-	8%
Analysis To be considered - like the Equibase Speed Fig from the last contest.
1	1 Globalist Jockey: Asmussen Keith J Trainer: Asmussen Steven M J: Asmussen Keith J T: Asmussen Steven M	55	70	-	-	4%

Trackmaster Picks

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Good here based on the numbers in the speed department alone. Blinkers off might be the key here. 1st Pick 5 Nyquistador Jockey: Gaffalione Tyler Trainer: Medina Robert J: Gaffalione Tyler T: Medina Robert	70	74	-	-	63%
Analysis Good here based on the numbers in the speed department alone. Blinkers off might be the key here.
2	This gelding could improve with second time Lasix. Has been going in the most competitive company of the group of starters lately. 2nd Pick 2 Pay Heed Jockey: Cedillo Abel Trainer: Schultz Lindsay J: Cedillo Abel T: Schultz Lindsay	61	-	-	-	4%
Analysis This gelding could improve with second time Lasix. Has been going in the most competitive company of the group of starters lately.
8	To be considered - like the Equibase Speed Fig from the last contest. 3rd Pick 8 Surfin' M Jockey: Gutierrez Mario Trainer: Shorter Aaron J: Gutierrez Mario T: Shorter Aaron	61	60	-	-	8%
Analysis To be considered - like the Equibase Speed Fig from the last contest.

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