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Laurel Park, Churchill Downs & Gulfstream Picks and Best Bets – September 11, 2026

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Updated September 11, 2026
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Laurel Park Race 7

5 Worcester has failed as the favorite in his last 2 races , finishing second at this level In both starts. This Gelding makes his second start in the Jamie Ness barn. Ness hits at a sweet 30% winners off that angle, I anticipate this son of Empire Maker to get back to his winning ways. Win Contender

1 Top Manipulator drops into a more realistic spot after failing in 2 back-to-back Stake races. I like this 3-year-olds August work tab, hilighted by a 1/18 bullet on 8/26. Live Longshot 

6 Zero Bliltz is another in here dropping in class. Gelding was last seen winning a 63K Handicap at Colonial Downs. He’s a perfect 6-6  while sprinting here at Laurel, but tries two turns for the first time  today. Major Threat

Selections 5-1-6-8

Churchill Downs Race 9 

7 Being Myself failed to take to the turf last out at the Spa and finished a disappointing 7th. I’ll forgive that turf effort as this Filly was making her first start on the blades. Her 2 races prior in 2026, we’re two strong second place finishes against a much tougher field than these. This Cherie DeVaux trainee has been been training lights out and appears to be sitting on a top effort. Top Pick

3 Blue Fire has back class, is a perfect 1-1 at this distance and has been facing better. Win Contender 

6 White Rocks rarely runs a bad race, but unfortunately this daughter of Frosted seldom finds the winners circle, with only 2 wins in 13 lifetime starts. Use Underneath 

Selections 7-3-6-9

Gulfstream Park Race 9

2 Shinyhappygroovy pressed a fast early pace versus tougher last out at a mile and finished a game second by 2-lengths. This 4 year old Gelding now drops in class, cuts back in distance and sports the quickest turf speed figures of this group. This Ron Spatz trainee should take care of this lightly raced group. Top Pick

7 Inhonorofsonny steps up in class after failing to break Maiden in 4 career attempts. Trainer Henry Collazo hits at 50% winners, turf to dirt. Live Longshot 

5 Wordsofinspiration is a first time starter out of Mitole/ All Saint’s Day. Gelding is bred for this sprint distance. Live Longshot 

Selections 2-7-5-3