She's a Handicapper now..and I'm saying "Champagne, Anyone?"

She's a Handicapper now..and I'm saying "Champagne, Anyone?"

Thursday, May 4, 2023

THURBY PICKS 5/4/23

 

Today is Thursday at Churchill Downs and it is known as "Thurby". No, we don't like the designation as locals, but you out-of-towners who come to Louisville and spend your money think it's cute, so...we do the stupid name for you. Thursday used to be "Louisville's Day" at the track, but, as more and more out-of-towners came in for the three day "Thurby, Oaks and Derby" scenario...most now look at Wednesday as "Louisville's Day" at the track.

The horses, of course, know none of this and could probably care less...they are geared to take to the track and run. It's a pretty decent field for a Thursday, but, it's Derby week, so you'd expect that. 

I used to hit Churchill, or TwinSpires on Thursday and Friday every year during Derby Week. for years....and then handle a private party's financial "needs" on Derby Day. I've retired from such and, for the second straight year...I'll be watching from the comfort and convenience of my couch.   

Now...to the picks!  


RACE 1 

1 -- TOTAL DISCRECTION

3 -- TATTERED HEART

8 -- FREEDOM MACHINE

6 -- CONDIMENT GIRL


RACE 2 

6 - BRITTLE AND YOU

4 -- SCARLET STRIPE

3 -- ACADEMIC HONOR

1 -- BEAUXS ARTES


RACE 3 

3 -- CARAMEL CHIP

8 -- CONCRETE GLORY  scratched

6 -- MY MAN FLINTSTONE

7 -- SAND MOUNTAIN  scratched

2 -- HIGH TONE

1 -- TETSU


RACE 4 

2 -- YOUALMOSTHADME

1 -- HIBERNACLE  scratched

4 -- LOU'S LEGACY

6 -- WHO'S SNOW TROUBLE 


RACE 5 

4 -- HIDDEN PATH

9 -- DECANTED   scratched

10 -- CURLIN'S INCHARGE

12 -- NOW AND LATER

11 -- MAIN LINE CYPHER


RACE 6 

7 -- RUNCLASSIC

2 -- STRAVA

3 -- CHASING TIME

6 -- SPANKSTER


RACE 7

8 -- KIKI KRAZY

6 -- ALLINTHECALL

7 -- VALIANT PRAISE

11 -- FEARLESS KRISTIE


RACE 8 

2 -- FIGHT FIERCELY

3 --  MORNING CUP

6 -- BUCKTOWN

10 -- GROUP HUG

Note: My favorite trainer Matt Kordenbrock has the #11 in here (Runrunrapidash). Maybe not ready for the winner's circle just yet but I'll be watching...with Joe Rocco riding)


RACE 9 

2 -- MILES AHEAD

1 -- BAGTOSS

7 -- BANGO

6 -- SURVEILANCE


RACE 10 

3 -- ANNAPOLIS

5 -- SET PIECE

7 -- CHURCHTOWN

10 -- ENGLISH BEE


RACE 11

3 -- DARK TIMBER

9 -- CRIME SPREE

4 -- PALACE KITTEN

7 -- LEGAL DEAL


(POSTED 9:18 am THURSDAY -- I will try to "jump back in" and update as needed, if scratches on my picks occur)

'have fun and win some money, honey..."


--paulie


  

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