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Race 10: Churchill Downs Stakes

May 2, 2026
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Top Pick: #2 Cornucopian (7-2) - The four-year-old Bob Baffert colt has been impressive at one mile or less, winning twice and finishing second once. The last time out, Cornucopian won the San Carlos Stakes by 3 lengths.

2nd Pick: #5 Disruptor (8-1) - Sired by Gun Runner, this horse got its feet wet one year ago in his first Grade 1 race, the Florida Derby at 1 1/8-miles - finishing fifth in a race loaded with talented horses. Since then, two straight victories, including the Challenger Stakes the last time out, besting the favored Disco Time. Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. was atop, and will be for this one.

3rd Pick: #1 Disco Time (6-1) - Disco Time finished second in the 1 1/16-mile Challenger Stakes. Getting a shorter race will help, going 3-0 at one mile or less.

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