Churchill Downs Results - Battaglia's Picks

Friday, November 18, 2016

Churchill Downs

Results: 5 top pick winners on the day!

Rain Showers Likely Precip: 3% High: 77°F | Low: 40°F

Race 1

Post: 1:00 PM ET Dirt

1 1/16 Miles | Fillies and Mares | 3 Year Olds And Up | MAIDEN CLAIMING : $10,000 | Purse: $16,000 Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 1-2-3) Pick 4 (Races 1-2-3-4)

# PP ODDS Horse Jockey Weight Trainer Claim $ Med.

1 1 ML 6-1 Heart of Emily C. Orm 123 Lbs D. Willsey $10,000 L
2 2 ML 7-2 Valiant Vixen C. Lanerie 120 Lbs D. Romans $10,000 L
3 3 ML 12-1 Shesellssanctuary C. Naupac 120 Lbs V. Statler $10,000 L
4 4 ML 4-1 I Hope Its Chloe J. Castanon 123 Lbs S. Fridley $10,000 L
5 5 ML 4-1 Lady Chandler M. Mena 120 Lbs A. Macias $10,000 L
6 6 ML 3-1 Bella Veloche B. Hernandez, Jr. 120 Lbs D. Stewart $10,000 L
7 7 ML 9-2 Abby in Pink D. Osorio 120 Lbs S. McNair $10,000 L

Battagliaspicks 2-4-5 (3 stars)

#2 Valiant Vixen– came off a two month layoff, had the #11 post, raced 7 wide, and ran decent to miss by less than 5 lengths last out. She gets a much better post, needed her last race, and looks like the one to beat.

Race 2

Post: 1:30 PM ET Dirt

1 1/16 Miles | Fillies and Mares | 3 Year Olds And Up | CLAIMING : $8,000 | Purse: $17,000 Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 2-3-4) Pick 5 (Races 2-3-4-5-6)

# PP ODDS Horse Jockey Weight Trainer Claim $ Med.

1 1 ML 20-1 Andmoreexcuses J. Burke 122 Lbs D. Mills $8,000 L
2 2 ML 8-1 Capriasca R. Santana, Jr. 119 Lbs M. Sancal $8,000 L
3 3 ML 5-1 Moving Parts D. Osorio 119 Lbs W. Stinson, Jr. $8,000 L
4 4 ML 3-1 First Heritage D. Cannon 119 Lbs C. Hartman $8,000 L
5 5 ML 4-1 Sapphire Spitfire B. Hernandez, Jr. 119 Lbs C. Peery $8,000 L
6 6 ML 6-1 Leota Even Bid D. Cardenas 125 Lbs D. Taylor $8,000 L
7 7 ML 5-1 Disones Pretty J. Court 122 Lbs W. Fires $8,000 L
8 8 ML 7-2 Whispering Justice C. Lanerie 122 Lbs G. Foley $8,000 L

Equipment Changes: 2 Capriasca – Blk-Off

Battagliaspicks 5-8-4 (3 stars)

#5 Sapphire Spitfire– has been showing decent speed against tougher runners and this drop all the way down to 8k will make her the one to beat.

Winner #4 First Heritage $3.60

Race 3

Post: 2:00 PM ET Dirt

1 1/16 Miles | Open | 2 Year Olds | MAIDEN CLAIMING : $25,000 | Purse: $24,000 Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 3-4-5)

# PP ODDS Horse Jockey Weight Trainer Claim $ Med.

1 1 ML 20-1 Top Council J. Gilligan 120 Lbs P. Sims $30,000 L
2 2 ML 4-1 Mucho Me Gusto J. Rocco, Jr. 120 Lbs G. Arnold, II $30,000 L
3 3 ML 8-1 Justanotherbird C. Landeros 120 Lbs M. Tomlinson $30,000 L
4 4 ML 4-1 Wise Old Owl J. Leparoux 120 Lbs M. Maker $30,000 L
5 5 ML 6-1 Dattts Our Guy R. Santana, Jr. 120 Lbs T. Amoss $30,000 L
6 6 ML 10-1 P J’s Awesome M. Mena 120 Lbs P. Bauer $30,000 L
7 7 ML 9-2 Reflection B. Hernandez, Jr. 120 Lbs B. Colebrook $30,000
8 8 ML 10-1 Quarterly J. Court 120 Lbs W. Fires $30,000 L
9 9 ML 7-2 Cairn R. Albarado 120 Lbs J. Sharp $30,000 L

Battagliaspicks 4-9-2 (3 stars)

#4 Wise Old Owl– missed the break in his debut but rallied to finish only 4 lengths back. He needed that start and looks like the one to beat.

Race 4

Post: 2:30 PM ET Dirt

6 Furlongs | Open | 2 Year Olds | CLAIMING : $50,000 | Purse: $34,000 Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 4-5-6) Pick 4 (Races 4-5-6-7)

# PP ODDS Horse Jockey Weight Trainer Claim $ Med.

1 1 ML 4-1 Dattts Arties Boy J. Leparoux 118 Lbs M. Maker $50,000 L
2 2 ML 8-1 Durrett Lane C. Hill 121 Lbs G. Compton $50,000 L
3 3 ML 6-1 Right Up My Alley J. Rocco, Jr. 121 Lbs M. Tomlinson $50,000 L
4 4 ML 5-2 Raising Rumors B. Hernandez, Jr. 118 Lbs R. Morse $50,000 L
5 5 ML 6-1 Joey B C. Lanerie 118 Lbs J. Baker $50,000 L
6 6 ML 5-1 Hugh B. J. Gilligan 118 Lbs P. Sims $50,000 L
7 7 ML 4-1 Bud Fox R. Albarado 118 Lbs B. Walsh $50,000 L
8 8 ML 20-1 Evader S. Bridgmohan 121 Lbs M. Lauer $50,000 L

Battagliaspicks 4-1-2 (3 stars)

#4 Raising Rumors– broke his maiden in his career debut by 4 easy lengths then ran in three straight stakes and won one of them. He drops down to a much easier 50k claimer and should get all the money.

Top pick winner #4 Raising Rumors $3.40
Second #1 Dattts Arties Boy exacta $16.00

Race 5

Post: 3:00 PM ET Dirt

6 Furlongs | Fillies | 2 Year Olds | MAIDEN CLAIMING : $25,000 | Purse: $24,000 Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 5-6-7) $.20 Single 6 Jackpot

# PP ODDS Horse Jockey Weight Trainer Claim $ Med.

1 1 ML 6-1 Shezaprado M. St. Julien 120 Lbs R. Morse $30,000 L
2 2 ML 20-1 La Femme Petite R. Hisby 120 Lbs D. Doan $30,000
3 3 ML 6-1 Granites Peak S. Saez 115 Lbs R. Cline $30,000 L
4 4 ML 15-1 Like a Haint T. Turner 118 Lbs W. Denzik, Jr. $25,000 L
5 5 ML 20-1 Samurai Jean T. Pompell 120 Lbs W. Minnock $30,000 L
6 6 ML 20-1 Brenda’s Gem C. Villasana 120 Lbs D. Harneck $30,000
7 7 ML 8-1 Star Too C. Borel 120 Lbs H. Pitts $30,000 L
8 8 ML 3-1 Firepit Queen R. Santana, Jr. 120 Lbs W. Ward $30,000 L
9 9 ML 6-1 Kitten’s Image J. Burke 118 Lbs J. Corrigan $25,000 L
10 10 ML 5-2 Candrasa C. Landeros 120 Lbs I. Wilkes $30,000 L

Equipment Changes: 9 Kitten’s Image – Blk-On

Battagliaspicks 10-8-3 (3 stars)

#10 Candrasa– has shown speed in her three starts while taking on tougher MSW runners. She drops down to 30k MCL and looks like the one to beat.

Top pick winner $10 Candrasa $3.60
Second #8 Firepit Queen exacta $8.40

Race 6

Post: 3:30 PM ET Turf

1 3/8 Miles | Fillies and Mares | 3 Year Olds And Up | ALLOWANCE | Purse: $60,000 Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 6-7-8) Pick 5 (6-7-8-9-10)

# PP ODDS Horse Jockey Weight Trainer Claim $ Med.

1 1 ML 5-1 Quiet Business B. Hernandez, Jr. 117 Lbs G. Arnold, II L
2 2 ML 8-1 Legendofthekitten J. Leparoux 120 Lbs M. Maker L
3 3 ML 7-2 Sister Blues R. Albarado 120 Lbs B. Cox L
4 4 ML 4-1 Nawlins Kitty S. Bridgmohan 117 Lbs W. Bradley L
5 5 ML 6-1 Folded Wings K. Clawson 110 Lbs D. Rosier L
6 6 ML 5-1 Vagabond Princess J. Gilligan 119 Lbs J. Sanchez L
7 7 ML 5-1 Cause Ioya F. Geroux 117 Lbs C. Block L
8 8 ML 12-1 Majestic Angel J. Radosevich 117 Lbs E. Reed L
9 9 ML 30-1 Harlan’s Rose J. Rocco, Jr. 117 Lbs L. Wiggins L
10 10 ML 20-1 Bella Be Proud C. Lanerie 117 Lbs D. Sanner L
11 A ML 30-1 National Girl E. Rivera 113 Lbs A. Burton L

Battagliaspicks 3-7-2 (5 stars)

#3 Sister Blues– normally fast from the gate filly, got left last out, but rallied to finish only 4 lengths behind. She will show much better speed today and is a best bet to get the money.

Race 7

Post: 4:00 PM ET Dirt

6 Furlongs | Fillies and Mares | 3 Year Olds And Up | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT | Purse: $58,000 Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 7-8-9) Pick 4 (Races 7-8-9-10)

# PP ODDS Horse Jockey Weight Trainer Claim $ Med.

1 1 ML 10-1 Parking Ticket C. Sullivan 122 Lbs J. Aubrey L
2 2 ML 10-1 Indian Paint D. Cannon 120 Lbs S. Logsdon L
3 3 ML 8-1 Onward to Glory S. Bridgmohan 120 Lbs L. Wiggins L
4 4 ML 4-1 Mama Tembu R. Santana, Jr. 122 Lbs B. Cox L
5 5 ML 10-1 Dixie Marlin C. Landeros 120 Lbs G. Foley L
6 6 ML 8-5 Sentence B. Hernandez, Jr. 120 Lbs T. Drury, Jr. L
7 7 ML 6-1 Sandstorm C. Lanerie 120 Lbs P. McGee L
8 8 ML 10-1 My Second Million T. Kennedy 120 Lbs D. Lukas L
9 9 ML 15-1 Enchilada C. Orm 122 Lbs D. Willsey

Equipment Changes: 4 Mama Tembu – Blk-On

Battagliaspicks 6-7-4 (5 stars)

#6 Sentence– ran a much improved second last out against tougher at Keeneland. She finds an easier field and is another best bet.

Top pick winner #6 Sentence $3.80

Race 8

Post: 4:30 PM ET Dirt

6 Furlongs | Open | 3 Year Olds And Up | CLAIMING : $25,000 | Purse: $26,000 Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 8-9-10)

# PP ODDS Horse Jockey Weight Trainer Claim $ Med.

1 1 ML 15-1 Bootleggin C. Landeros 120 Lbs B. Williamson $30,000 L
2 2 ML 6-1 Mr Business M. St. Julien 122 Lbs E. Caramori $30,000 L
3 3 ML 20-1 Duke of Denver J. Gilligan 122 Lbs J. O’Meara $30,000 L
4 4 ML 3-1 My Johnny Be Good J. Leparoux 122 Lbs M. Tomlinson $30,000 L
5 5 ML 6-1 Oh Oz C. Lanerie 120 Lbs M. Cristel $30,000 L
6 6 ML 10-1 Zip ‘n Sip R. Albarado 122 Lbs A. Shorter $30,000 L
7 7 ML 15-1 Copper Hill J. Court 122 Lbs C. Kardoush $30,000 L
8 8 ML 20-1 Greely Is Back C. Borel 122 Lbs G. Thomas $30,000 L
9 9 ML 4-1 Twizz F. Geroux 120 Lbs M. Maker $30,000 L
10 10 ML 8-1 Deep in a Dream M. Mena 122 Lbs R. Hiles $30,000 L
11 11 ML 6-1 A Terrific Shot C. Hill 120 Lbs W. Bradley $30,000 L

Battagliaspicks 4-2-6 (4 stars)

#4 My Johnny Be Good– drops from much tougher 62k optional claimers to 30k. He should bust to the lead and never look back.

Race 9

Post: 5:00 PM ET Turf

5 Furlongs | Open | 3 Year Olds And Up | ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING : $62,500 | Purse: $63,000 Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta

# PP ODDS Horse Jockey Weight Trainer Claim $ Med.

1 1 ML 12-1 Serious Talk M. Mena 120 Lbs J. Baker $62,500 L
2 2 ML 12-1 Alaskan Prince C. Lanerie 118 Lbs G. Foley L
3 3 ML 7-2 Grand Candy F. Geroux 120 Lbs S. Asmussen L
4 4 ML 10-1 Hebbronville J. Court 120 Lbs L. Whiting $62,500 L
5 5 ML 8-1 Stormofthecentury C. Borel 120 Lbs L. Ruberto, Jr. $62,500 L
6 6 ML 12-1 Tell All You Know D. Osorio 120 Lbs I. Mason $62,500 L
7 7 ML 3-1 Chiltern Street R. Albarado 120 Lbs W. Ward L
8 8 ML 20-1 Heuston (IRE) C. Landeros 120 Lbs C. Murphy $62,500 L
9 9 ML 12-1 Platinum Prince J. Rocco, Jr. 120 Lbs M. Tomlinson L
10 10 ML 7-2 Shadow Rock J. Leparoux 120 Lbs M. Maker $62,500 L
11 A ML 4-1 Small Fortune J. Rocco, Jr. 118 Lbs S. Becker L
12 A ML 8-1 Bourbon Candy R. Albarado 118 Lbs J. Engler L
13 A ML 10-1 Tigger Town R. Santana, Jr. 120 Lbs B. Cox $62,500 L
14 A ML 20-1 Nifty Fifty P. Ouzts 120 Lbs C. Wilkinson $62,500 L
15 M ML 6-1 Pow Wow Pal R. Albarado 120 Lbs W. Ward L

Battagliaspicks 10-7-3 (5 stars)

#10 Shadow Rock– has won 9 races on the turf at this same distance. He will be coming from off the pace and prove tough to hold off.

Top pick winner $10 Shadow Rock $10.60

Race 10

Post: 5:30 PM ET Dirt

6 Furlongs | Fillies and Mares | 3 Year Olds And Up | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT | Purse: $58,000 Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Super Hi-5

# PP ODDS Horse Jockey Weight Trainer Claim $ Med.

1 1 ML 10-1 Sassy Miss Sue J. Rocco, Jr. 120 Lbs S. Hobby L
2 2 ML 2-1 Toasted C. Landeros 120 Lbs I. Wilkes L
3 3 ML 5-2 Sandora K. Clawson 110 Lbs R. Morse L
4 4 ML 8-1 Promisedyouheaven M. Mena 120 Lbs B. Flint L
5 5 ML 15-1 You Cheated C. Villasana 120 Lbs B. Michael L
6 6 ML 6-1 Zipperini R. Albarado 120 Lbs G. Foley L
7 7 ML 8-1 Choppychoppychoppy J. Court 120 Lbs A. Davies
8 8 ML 8-1 Part Time Model S. Bridgmohan 120 Lbs W. Bradley L
9 9 ML 20-1 Lifefullofreinbows J. Castanon 120 Lbs C. Knight L

Equipment Changes: 1 Sassy Miss Sue – Blk-Off

Battagliaspicks 4-1-3 (3 stars)

#4 Promisedyouheaven– did not show much in her debut but trainer Flint, wins at a high 27% with his second timers. He treats this one with Lasix, will get a good price, and she could pull the upset.

Top pick winner #4 Promisedyouheaven $6.60