Churchill Downs Racing Highlights – Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Welcome to another exciting race day at Churchill Downs, with a lineup of ten races featuring competitive claiming and allowance races across varied distances on dirt. Here’s a quick look at today’s top picks and insights to help you navigate your wagers.
Race 1 – Claiming
Post Time: 1:00 PM
Distance: 1 1/16 Miles on Dirt
Top Picks:
Win:(6) Fasta Lavista Baby – W. A. Rodriguez (20-1)
Place:(1) Grace Given – J. A. Torres (2-1)
Show:(2) Tres Chic – B. J. Hernandez, Jr. (5-2)
Joker:(4) Saranac Lake – T. Gaffalione (1-1)
Tip: Fasta Lavista Baby could surprise with a strong finish. Consider an exacta box with (6/1) and a trifecta box including (6/1/2).
Race 2 – Maiden Claiming
Post Time: 1:29 PM
Distance: 1 Mile on Dirt
Top Picks:
Win:(2) Dancetheniteaway – L. Saez (10-1)
Place:(7) Anna’s Promise – C. J. Lanerie (5-2)
Show:(9) St. Albans Raid – J. A. Torres (15-1)
Joker:(5) Geez Eloise – B. J. Hernandez, Jr. (2-1)
Tip: With Dancetheniteaway’s recent form, he’s a strong contender. Try an exacta box (2/7) and a trifecta box (2/7/9).
Race 3 – Claiming
Post Time: 1:58 PM
Distance: 1 1/16 Miles on Dirt
Top Picks:
Win:(3) Coulditbemajic – E. Asmussen (5-2)
Place:(1) Polar Bear Plunge – C. J. Lanerie (5-1)
Show:(6) Mission River – K. J. Asmussen (7-2)
Joker:(7) Mister Moscato – J. A. Torres (3-1)
Tip: Coulditbemajic has momentum on his side. Consider exacta (3/1) and trifecta (3/1/6) boxes.
Race 4 – Claiming
Post Time: 2:27 PM
Distance: 6 Furlongs on Dirt
Top Picks:
Win:(4) Princess Is Olivia – L. Saez (7-5)
Place:(3) Very Wealthy – I. Moncada (8-1)
Show:(1) Frango Electrico – C. Roman (12-1)
Joker:(6) Miss Jeopardy – T. Gaffalione (2-1)
Tip: Princess Is Olivia is a strong choice for exactas (4/3) and trifectas (4/3/1).
Race 5 – Maiden Claiming
Post Time: 2:57 PM
Distance: 6 1/2 Furlongs on Dirt
Top Picks:
Win:(9) Real Conviction – L. Saez (4-1)
Place:(10) Piquant – F. Geroux (3-1)
Show:(13) Graydaria – I. Moncada (15-1)
Joker:(4) Mazzeo – C. Landeros (20-1)
Tip: Look for Real Conviction to lead an exacta (9/10) and trifecta (9/10/13).
Race 6 – Claiming
Post Time: 3:26 PM
Distance: 1 Mile on Dirt
Top Picks:
Win:(6) Dr Kringle – E. Asmussen (5-2)
Place:(7) Gold Search – C. J. Lanerie (5-1)
Show:(5) Schifty’s Haloid – J. A. Torres (10-1)
Joker:(9) Lumiere – B. J. Hernandez, Jr. (15-1)
Tip: Dr Kringle is a promising choice; exacta box (6/7) and trifecta box (6/7/5) recommended.
Race 7 – Maiden Special Weight
Post Time: 3:55 PM
Distance: 7 Furlongs on Dirt
Top Picks:
Win:(8) Swooped Up Lilly – L. Saez (12-1)
Place:(6) Hear the Queen – F. Geroux (3-1)
Show:(11) Sweet Music – C. J. Lanerie (9-2)
Joker:(9) Spun Up – R. A. Vazquez (15-1)
Tip: Swooped Up Lilly might surprise; exacta box (8/6) and trifecta box (8/6/11) suggested.
Race 8 – Starter Allowance
Post Time: 4:25 PM
Distance: 1 1/16 Miles on Dirt
Top Picks:
Win:(1) Curlin’s Gesture – J. L. Ortiz (3-1)
Place:(6) Unstable Prince – S. Camacho, Jr. (5-1)
Show:(3) The Thunderer – M. Garcia (8-1)
Joker:(4) Interlock Empire – L. Machado (8-1)
Tip: Curlin’s Gesture is solid for exacta (1/6) and trifecta (1/6/3) boxes.
Race 9 – Allowance
Post Time: 4:55 PM
Distance: 1 1/16 Miles on Dirt
Top Picks:
Win:(4) Chilled – L. Saez (9-2)
Place:(2) Connive – J. L. Ortiz (12-1)
Show:(6) East Shore – C. J. Lanerie (8-1)
Joker:(12) Lemon Muffin – K. J. Asmussen (12-1)
Tip: Chilled is a favorite; try an exacta box (4/2) and trifecta box (4/2/6).
Race 10 – Maiden Claiming
Post Time: 5:24 PM
Distance: 6 Furlongs on Dirt
Top Picks:
Win:(7) So Far So Good – J. Padron-Barcenas (20-1)
Place:(2) Gambi – L. Sanchez (30-1)
Show:(6) Stagflation – I. Moncada (6-1)
Joker:(10) Hand It Over – C. Miller (10-1)
Tip: So Far So Good could be a long-shot winner; look for an exacta (7/2) and trifecta (7/2/6).
Enjoy the thrilling action today at Churchill Downs! With a mix of high odds and solid contenders, today’s races promise excitement and potential payoffs.
Ron Raymond
Ron Raymond is a veteran sports handicapper and founder of ATSstats.com, creator of the Raymond Report sports betting system. Active in the industry since 1996, Ron has nearly three decades of experience analyzing market cycles, performance indicators, and value metrics across the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, and CFL. Ron’s data-driven approach has helped thousands of bettors think strategically, manage risk, and win with confidence.
Ron Raymond is a veteran sports handicapper and founder of ATSstats.com, creator of the Raymond Report sports betting system. Active in the industry since 1996, Ron has nearly three decades of experience analyzing market cycles, performance indicators, and value metrics across the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, and CFL. Ron’s data-driven approach has helped thousands of bettors think strategically, manage risk, and win with confidence.