Kentucky Downs Picks & Predictions for September 6, 2025: Ladies Marathon, Mint Millions, Gun Runner & Turf Cup Stakes
Kentucky Downs Race 6 Light & Wonder Ladies Marathon Stakes
3 Beach Bomb disappointed last out with a 5th place finish in the Grade 2 Beverly D. Prior to this gals no show in the Beverly D, she ran a bang up second to a very good horse in She Feels Pretty on a yielding turf course. Mare might get some give in the turf course today as there is rain in the forecast. This Graham Motion trainee is better than her last effort. Win Contender
4 Spanish Eyes has run 3 solid races in the States since crossing the pond via Germany. Filly recently finished a fast closing second in the G2 Beverly D. Jockey Ben Curtis rides back off the second place finish. Win Contender
7 Duvet Day lacks early speed and is a stone cold closer. She’s pace dependent but should get a good set up to showcase her strong late run. Don’t Ignore
Selections 3-4-7-11
Kentucky Downs Race 7 Mint Millions Invitational Stakes
7 Brilliant Berti is a 7-time winner in 11 lifetime starts, has a win over this unique turf course and has been working well since his Grade 2 victory in the Wise Dan Stakes at Churchill. There’s no way the 8-1 morning line holds up on this son of Noble Mission. Win Contender
12 Beach Gold has reeled off three straight victories which includes a recent 250k Stakes score at Ellis Park. Colt ran a career best speed figure last out and has been climbing the class ladder. This son of Omaha Beach seems to have figured it out as he’s won 4 of his last 5 starts. He faces the acid test today with another move up in class, but this one is in fine form and likely outruns his odds today. Live Longshot
8 Steal Sunshine is another in here with a juicy morning line. This 6-year-old has been facing some very salty runners on the dirt and has held his own against the stiff competition. He ran a respectable 4th in the Godolphin Mile at Dubai and followed up that effort with a second by just a neck on the blades at Gulfstream versus softer. He’s 15-1 on the morning line and should be on all your deep exotic plays. Live Longshot
Selections 7-12-8-1
Kentucky Downs Race 8 Gun Runner Stakes
7 New Century has been facing some turf monsters of late in Grade 1 competition. Colt has run well in all three Grade 1 events this year but has yet to his first W in 2025. This is a much easier group of rivals he faces today. Love this one’s chances to get his pic taken. Top Pick
1 Namaron is a European shipper who’s never been off the board in 5 Career starts and sports 3 trips to the winners circle. Don’t count out this Group 3 winner from overseas. Flavien Prat rides. Win Contender
10 Clever Again looked sharp in his turf debut when finishing second via disqualification in the Grade 2 Hall of Fame Stakes. This son of American Pharoah ran a 101 turf Bris number that day, despite pressing a very fast pace early. He gets in light today at 118lbs and his work tab looks tight. Win Contender
Selections 7-1-10-13
Kentucky Downs Race 11 Kentucky Turf Cup Invitational
11 Fort Washington is in the best form of his career, winning 3 of his last 4 races including a half length victory in the prestigious Arlington Million. This son of War Front has a tremendous late turn of foot and has been able to close even if the pace is slow early. He likely gets a quick pace upfront today which he’ll relish in the stretch drive. Top Pick
6 Grand Sonata is a Grade 2 winner over this turf course here at Kentucky Downs. This Todd Pletcher trained son of Medaglia d’ Oro hasn’t been the most consistent runner in his career but when he’s on, he runs well. He was last seen finishing a fast closing second to the aforementioned in the Arlington Million. Win Contender
5 Mercante is a talented front runner who is the controlling speed in here. If somehow this Gelding can carve out some tepid early fractions, he’ll have something to say at the wire. Major Threat