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Expert Selections

Today’s selections are provided by brisnet.com handicappers John Mucciolo (Races 1-4) and Tim Holland (Races 5-8) and Churchill Downs racing analyst Joe Kristufek (Races 9-13).

John Mucciolo’s PicksRACE 1

#4 She’s Pretty Lucky – Drops after five stakes #5 America’s Tale – Gets class relief today #6 Go Google Yourself – Rallies late for a share #1 First Alternate – Has speed and the rail

Mucc’s selections – 4-5-6-1 John Mucciolo’s PicksRACE 2

#7 Dabinett – Looms large for Brown#3 Tactical Affair – Moves forward on turf#2 Wild N Ready – Exits a key race#8 Bourbon Gleam – Is training well for debut

Mucc’s selections – 7-3-2-8

#8 Bugle Notes – Looms large with Johnnie V.#4 Bueno Bueno Bueno – Rallies late at a price#1 Industrialist – Needs only minor improvement#7 Cummings – Bred to be fast

#1 Keep Quiet – Gets it done from rail#2 Sun Lover – Just missed at Keeneland#12 Saham – Loves the Churchill turf#6 Compass Zone – Won last out

Tim Holland’s Picks

RACE 5 – The Eight Belles presented by Kentucky Trailer

#6 Gas Station Sushi – Impressive in stakes debut latest#3 Mia Mischief – In exacta all six starts#1 Amy’s Challenge – Front-runner may hang on for share#5 Talk Veuve to Me – Runaway maiden winner gets class test

Tim’s selections: 6-3/1-5-4-7

RACE 6 – The La Troienne presented Twinspires.com

#3 Abel Tasman – Oaks heroine working well for return#1 Salty – Runs late for share#8 Martini Glass – Always fires best shot#4 Ivy Bell – Looked good in first try for new barn latest

Tim’s selections: 3/1/8-4

RACE 7 – The Twin Spires Turf Sprint presented Twinspires.com

#7 Vision Perfect – Fresh off nice stakes win#9 Bucchero – Gets solid pace to sit just off#1 Delectation – Unbeaten in two previous tries sprinting#10 Will Call – Had excuses in latest

Tim’s selections: 7/9-1-10

RACE 8 – The Alysheba presented by Sentient Jet

#3 Always Dreaming – Derby winner back to best#1 Good Samaritan – Runs late but needs solid pace set-up#8 Awesome Slew – Knocked on door in recent Grade 1 tries#4 Backyard Heaven – Allowance winner gets class test

Tim’s selections: 3/1-8/4-5

Joe Kristufek’s PicksRACE 9#6 Devine Mischief – Trouble maker#2 Electric Forest – Can win right back#4 Upset Brewing – Time to #getbuffed?#10 Sworn Silence – Has plenty to say

Joe’s selections: 6-2/4-10/7-9/1-3/8-5

Joe Kristufek’s Picks

RACE 10 – The Edgewood presented by Forcht Bank

#11 Rushing Fall – Seriously impressive#7 Toinette – Loaded with potential#6 Daddy Is A Legend – An upset chance#3 Altea – Chad’s other runner can too

Joe’s selections: 11-7/6-3/9-1-2-4/8-10-5

RACE 11 – The 144th Longines Kentucky Oaks#14 Monomoy Girl – Takes over; draws off#10 Midnight Bisou – Sprouts wings late#7 Rayya – 2nd to Mendelssohn in Dubai#2 Coach Rocks – Gaining momentum

Joe’s selections: 14-10-7/2-13/4-5/1-9-11

Joe Kristufek’s PicksRACE 12#8 Ox Eyed Daisy – Won second start for fun#6 She’s A Julie – Puts it all together?#10 Gio Game – Must overcome post#1 Cognative – Go to whoa threat

Joe’s selections: 8-6/10-1-1a-5-9

Joe Kristufek’s PicksRACE 13#2 Rizzoli – Keeping great company#11 Ipanema Beach – Plenty of upside#4 Auspicious Babe – Intriguing debuter#6 Tequila Sunrise – Rates on consistency

Joe’s selections: 2-11/4-6/1-3

Selections subject to change due to scratches, off the turf, etc.

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The Saturday, May 5 past performances for the Old Forester Turf Classic and the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve can be found after Race 13 in today’s program.

Play of the DayBy: Kevin Kerstein

Work of the Day By: Brandon Stauble

Race 11: On paper the Longines Kentucky Oaks (GI) is a two-horse race between Monomoy Girl and Midnight Bisou. Both of these fillies are very talented but #2 Coach Rocks could upset their party for Churchill Downs’ all-time leading trainer Dale Romans. Coach Rocks took seven tries to win her first race but improved in every start. If Coach Rocks can take another step forward from her Gulfstream Park Oaks victory she could be tough to beat.

Suggested Play: #2 Coach Rocks

Race 10: 4/29- #7 Toinette had her ears pricked down the lane awaiting cue from rider, last 1/4 in a strong 22.3 galloping out full of run.