Churchill Downs Set for Stakes-Laden saturday with $1.2 Million on the Line
Churchill Downs will host a compelling card of racing this Saturday, September 13, featuring the Grade 3 Pocahontas Stakes for two-year-old fillies and the Grade 3 Iroquois Stakes for two-year-old colts, both offering $300,000 purses. A total of $1.2 million in prize money is distributed across the day’s races, attracting top trainers and jockeys. Thes races serve as crucial stepping stones toward the Breeders’ Cup,offering qualifying points and showcasing potential stars of the future.
Saturday’s card includes six races with claiming purses ranging from $58,000 too $76,000, providing opportunities for a diverse range of horses and bettors. Expert selections highlight potential winners and strategic wagers, including win bets, exactas, and a challenging Pick 4 sequence spanning races 8 through 11. Additionally, a football wager-a pick against the spread-adds another layer of excitement for sports enthusiasts.
Race-by-Race Selections:
Race 1 (1:16 p.m. ET/10:16 a.m. PT) – $58K Claiming (Fillies & Mares 3YOs & Up, 6 Furlongs)
Recommended plays: #2 COMMANDED (2-1 morning line) and #6 WONDER OF YOU (5-1).
Race 3 (1:46 p.m. ET/10:46 a.m. PT) – $76K claiming (Fillies & Mares 3YOs & Up, 7 Furlongs)
Recommended play: $10 to Win on #10 VOLATILE MARKET (4-1 morning line).
Race 4 (2:18 p.m. ET/11:18 a.m. PT) – $62K Claiming (3YOs & Up,1 Mile)
Recommended play: $10 to Win on #6 GOOD MONEY (4-1 morning line).
Race 6 (3:21 p.m. ET/12:21 p.m. PT) – $300K G3 Pocahontas Stakes (2YO Fillies,1 mile)
Recommended play: $5 Exacta Box: #2 MISS COMPLICATED,#5 OUR TWO GIRLS,and #6 DAZZLING DAME.
Race 8 (4:26 p.m. ET/1:26 p.m. PT) – $300K G3 Iroquois stakes (2YOs, 1 Mile)
Recommended play: $20 to Win on #7 COMPORT (6-5 morning line).
Races 8-11 Pick 4:
* Race 8: 5, 7
* Race 9: 2, 4, 6
* Race 10: 1, 3, 10
* Race 11: 13
(Total cost: $36)
Note: In the event of a scratch, the post time favorite is the substitute pick.
Total Wagers: $126
Pigskin Pick:
San Francisco 49ers -4.5 (against the spread)
