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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #5

May 2, 2018
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (ZAEVION) (5-1) - Freshened up since March 3 he's dropping down and stretching out a furlong. Four-year-old raced both wide and evenly going 6 furlongs at Oaklawn for a $50K tag at this 2l condition when last in action and one-run type draws a fine outside post for this 7 furlong trip.He gets a slight edge.

2nd pick: #1 (Grandpa's Dream) (4-1) - Another coming from Oaklawn, he finished a close up fifth there at this level going 8.5 furlongs March 25. In shape, he has the rail, and enters off a bullet half-mile on the main track here April 25.

3rd pick: #3 (Bwana Go) (7-2) - Lightly-raced and well bred 5-year-old ships from Texas where he finished fourth going 5 furlongs facing tougher at Sam Houston Downs Feb. 23. This is his first time in a claimer and his early makes him dangerous if ready off a 10 week break.

4th pick: #4 (Better Watch Out) (5-1) - He seat a quick and pressured pace before weakening late to finish third April 14 at Keeneland facing a bit weaker. It was his first race in almost 7 months, he's worked fast since, and must be left in the mix.

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