Stogie’s Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 30, 2025
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- 3 Pigalle drops in class after 2 failed attempts versus graded company. Mare has been a consistent performer here at Churchill, sporting two wins and two placings in 6 starts over this oval. Gal fits well here. Win Contender
- 5 Harbor Springs failed as the favorite last out when running an even third over this main track here at Churchill. Filly has shown a nice late turn of foot and with a few want-the-types in here, she likely gets a perfect setup for her closing kick. Win Contender
- 7 Caldwell Luvs Gold is another in here who would benefit from an honest early pace upfront. Filly has tactical speed and should be lying right off the front runners. Gal has won her last two races when on lasix, which is the case today. The red-hot Luis Saez is in the irons. Major Threat
Selections 3-5-7-8
Churchill Downs Race 8
- 7 Zadorsky steps up the class ladder after a dominating 9-length victory versus lower-level Allowance foes. Filly is a proven runner on an off-track and there’s heavy rain in the forecast for Churchill today. I love this one’s chances today. Top Pick
- 4 Marmalade Skye must be considered after winning back-to-back races here at Churchill in easy fashion. Mare runs today for an 80k tag which I find a bit puzzling, as she has won her last two races convincingly. She did get claimed for 50k last year and has won 3 times since. If she gets claimed for 80k, I guess her connections be happy with the investment. Win Contender
- 2 Normandy Queen goes route to sprint for a trainer who hits at 24% winners off that angle. Don’t Ignore
Selections 7-4-2-5
Woodbine Race 4
- 2 Tutti Contenti exits from an even fourth-place finish versus better. He now drops in class and makes his second start off the layoff for trainer Robert Tiller, who has been on fire of late. Win Contender
- 9 Your Valentino is another in here who makes his second start off the bench. This son of Tapiture drops to his lowest level yet. If he can’t win here, he might never see the winner’s circle. Win Contender
- 7 Pet Sounds showed some late interest last when finishing third at this level in his most recent start. He now runs for the very good Danny Yu barn and makes his second start off the pine. Major Threat
Selections 2-9-7-8
Woodbine Race 7
- 2 Causin’ Mayhem has been facing much tougher animals down in South Florida. The gelding is 0 for 8 here on the Woodbine turf but has run well, finishing second 4 times with 3 third-place finishes. He fits well here. Win Contender
- 4 War in Charge has been off for 6 months but does have a win here last year in similar conditions. This Tino Attard trainee has fired first off the bench in the past. If this Gelding is ready he’ll have something to say at the wire. Win Contender
- 7 Frost Bitten came from the clouds to beat similar while sprinting on the All-Weather in the most recent start. The last time this son of Frosted went from all-weather to turf, he was victorious. Don’t Ignore
Selections 2-4-7-1
