Archives: Free Picks & Plays

May 30th, 2026 Free Picks & Plays

Since the launch of this site nine years ago, our statistics have remained consistent. The race winner is in the top three selections 65% of the time, 16,414/25,386 and the top choice first or second 46% of the time, 11,707/25,386. The algorithm is very good at zeroing in on live runners with regularity. You will often find the triple and super in our picks.

*Saturday’s Full Card Churchill Downs Picks/Plays below…

Churchill Selections

Race 1: Strength Variable:

#2 Battis Grove 4-5 18
#7 Belle Amour 3-1 17
#4 Tammy’s Kiss 4-1 16
#1 Zengraya 8-1 15

Race 2:

#8 Skyro 7-2 32
#2 Attache 6-1 31
#4 Badge of War 9-2 30
#3 Run Classic 5-2 30

Race 3:

#5 Direct Strike 5-2 19
#3 Silent Way 8-5 18
#7 Brave Pilot 8-1 18
#9 Bourbon Dream 9-2 17

Race 4:

#10 Passerine 6-1 33
#12 Mashallah 2-1 32
#11 La Rascasse 9-2 31
#7 Soaring High 8-1 30

Race 5:

#7 Touch of Fire 2-1 32
#6 Zeppelin 7-2 31
#4 Tiernanogue 8-1 30
#5 Kravitz 10-1 29

Race 6:

#7 Immersive 7-2 34
#5 Splendora 6-5 33
#4 Majestic Oops 3-1 32
#1 Gin Gin 6-1 31

Race 7:

#8 Sweet Treasure 6-1 35
#7 In the Stars 10-1 34
#5 Proctor Street 3-1 33
#4 Medoro 5-2 32

Race 8:

#6 Madaket Road 9-2 37
#3 Roll On Big Joe 9-5 36
#4 Durante 10-1 35
#2 Cornucopian 5-2 35

Race 9:

#9 Tam Tam 5-2 32
#8 Storm’s Wake 3-1 31
#5 Faithful Departed 8-1 30
#6 Dandona 6-1 29

Race 10:

#8 Vibe 9-5 36
#3 Hit Show 5-2 35
#4 Capital Idea 10-1 34
#1 Rattle N Roll 4-1 33

Race 11:

#6 Minaret Station 15-1 35
#3 Lagynos 5-2 35
#1 West Hollywood 10-1 34
#2 Anglophile 20-1 33

Churchill Plays

Early Pick 5:

Race 1: 2,7,4

Race 2: 8,2,4,3

Race 3: 5,3

Race 4: 10,12,11

Race 5: 7,6

$.50 Ticket: $72

Early Pick 4:

Race 2: 8,2,4,3

Race 3: 5,3

Race 4: 10,12,11

Race 5: 7,6

$.50 Ticket: $12

Pick 5 (3-7):

Race 3: 5,3,7,9

Race 4: 10,12,11

Race 5: 7,6

Race 6: 7,5,4

Race 7: 8,7,5

$.50 Ticket: $108

Pick 4 (4-7):

Race 4: 10,12,11

Race 5: 7,6

Race 6: 7,5,4

Race 7: 8,7,5,4

$.50 Ticket: $36

Pick 6:

Race 6: 7,5

Race 7: 8,7,5,4

Race 8: 6,3

Race 9: 9,8

Race 10: 8,3,4,1

Race 11: 6,3,1

$.20 Ticket: $76.80

Late Pick 5:

Race 7: 8,7,5,4

Race 8: 6,3,4,2

Race 9: 9,8

Race 10: 8,3

Race 11: 6,3,1,2

$.50 Ticket: $128

Late Pick 4:

Race 8: 6,3,4,2

Race 9: 9,8

Race 10: 8,3,4,1

Race 11: 6,3,1,2

$.50 Ticket: $64

“Strength Variable” – Is a numerical value that gets assigned to each runner, the end result of the system that I use, which evaluates the horses in as many as thirty categories per race. It gives a visual of races where there are standouts , or conversely, heats where it is very difficult to separate. The races with better quality of horses will score higher values, while lower level claimers and maiden races with limited information will be lower numbers. Top picks that eclipse the second and third choice by three, four or more points will be runners that have a higher percentage of winning. These may be races where it is easier to find a single, where as races in which the values are close , and even tied in some instances may be races to spread in.

May 25th, 2026 Free Picks & Plays

Since the launch of this site nine years ago, our statistics have remained consistent. The race winner is in the top three selections 65% of the time, 16,414/25,386 and the top choice first or second 46% of the time, 11,707/25,386. The algorithm is very good at zeroing in on live runners with regularity. You will often find the triple and super in our picks.

*Check back later in the week, with no Aqueduct this week may put up Churchill Downs Picks/Plays for Saturday 5/30…

May 24th, 2026 Free Picks & Plays

Since the launch of this site nine years ago, our statistics have remained consistent. The race winner is in the top three selections 65% of the time, 16,410/25,377 and the top choice first or second 46% of the time, 11,702/25,377. The algorithm is very good at zeroing in on live runners with regularity. You will often find the triple and super in our picks.

*Sunday’s Full Card Aqueduct & Picks/Plays below…

Aqueduct Selections

Race 1: Strength Variable:

#6 Timbertop 6-5 18
#4 Fire Marshal 7-2 17
#5 Liam’s Law 9-5 17
#1 Greek Knight 6-1 16

Dirt Selections

#5 Liam’s Law 9-5 4th
#8 Tyson’s Gamble 5-2 2nd $9.54
#6 Timbertop 6-5 3rd $2.10
#7 Ashcroft Lane 5-1 1st $15.26 Spr $244.40
#3 Jolley 10-1

Race 2:

#6 Sanford Route 6-1 14
#1 Boom Shocka Boom 5-2 13 4th
#2 Keep ‘Em Honest 5-1 12
#5 Always Honest 10-1 11 3rd $3.12

Race 3:

#8 Calling an Audible 7-2 26 2nd $4.30
#3 Danneel 6-1 25
#7 Moon Gate 4-1 24 1st $12.96
#4 Spirit of Esther 8-1 24 3rd $5.64

Race 4:

#3 Highway Harmony 1-1 29
#2 Lil’ Regard 7-2 28
#6 Just Add Water 9-2 27
#5 Howling Wind 10-1 26

Dirt Selections

#10 Fast and Frisky 4-1 scratched
#4 Nina Kay 6-1 2nd $3.40
#7 Jackson’s Dixie 8-1 3rd $3.76
#8 Majestic Return 7-2 4th
#11 Princess Becca 10-1 scratched

Race 5:

#7 Kay Road 6-5 14 2nd $2.20
#2 My Devine One 15-1 12
#4 Hanna’s Hideaway 6-1 11 3rd $2.78
#3 Kef 6-1 10 scratched

Race 6:

#6 Timia 7-2 26 2nd $3.80
#2 Our Preferred Pal 4-1 25
#4 A. P. Slingshot 5-1 25 3rd $4.04
#3 Lady Wisdom 9-2 24 4th

Race 7:

#6 Starlight Dancer 7-2 28
#7 Brokealltherules 3-1 27
#4 Luckforyou 8-1 26
#5 Bossy Dish 10-1 26

Dirt Selections

#7 Brokealltherules 3-1 scratched
#12 Karey 8-1 2nd $6.08
#10 Sarir 2-1 1st $3.98 Ex $22.92
#11 Amelia’s Echo 4-1 4th
#4 Luckforyou 8-1

Race 8:

#2 Final Verdict 2-1 32
#4 Mentee 5-2 31
#7 Antisocial 3-1 30
#5 Apollo Ten 5-1 29

Dirt Selections

#9 Vibrant Express 8-5
#10 Commuted 7-2 1st $7.60
#8 Light Man 4-1 2nd $4.52
#6 War Stride 12-1 3rd $5.96
#3 Straight Arrow 6-1 scratched

Race 9:

#9 Gunner Bay 6-1 30
#4 Military Road 5-2 29
#3 Awesome Empire 6-1 28
#7 Secured Landing 7-2 28

Aqueduct Plays

Early Pick 5:

Race 1: 6,4,5 Dirt: 5,8,6

Race 2: 6,1,2

Race 3: 8,3,7

Race 4: 3,2 Dirt: 4,7

Race 5: 7

$.50 Ticket: $27

Early Pick 4:

Race 2: 6,1,2,5

Race 3: 8,3,7

Race 4: 3,2 Dirt: 4,7

Race 5: 7,2,4

$.50 Ticket: $36

Pick 5 (3-7):

Race 3: 8,3,7

Race 4: 3,2,6 Dirt: 4,7,8

Race 5: 7,2,4,3

Race 6: 6,2

Race 7: 6,7 Dirt: 12,10

$.50 Ticket: $72

Pick 6:

Race 4: 3,2 Dirt: 4,7

Race 5: 7

Race 6: 6,2,4

Race 7: 6,7 Dirt: 12,10

Race 8: 2,4 Dirt: 9,10

Race 9: 9,4,3 *9,4 scratched using 3,7,8

$1.00 Ticket: $72

Late Pick 5:

Race 5: 7,2,4,3

Race 6: 6,2,4

Race 7: 6,7 Dirt: 12,10,11

Race 8: 2,4 Dirt: 9,10

Race 9: 9,4,3,7 *9,4 scratched using 3,7,8,6

$.50 Ticket: $48

Late Pick 4:

Race 6: 6,2,4,3

Race 7: 6,7,4,5 Dirt: 12,10,11,4

Race 8: 2,4 Dirt: 9,10

Race 9: 9,4,3,7 *9,4 scratched using 3,7,8,6

$.50 Ticket: $64

“Strength Variable” – Is a numerical value that gets assigned to each runner, the end result of the system that I use, which evaluates the horses in as many as thirty categories per race. It gives a visual of races where there are standouts , or conversely, heats where it is very difficult to separate. The races with better quality of horses will score higher values, while lower level claimers and maiden races with limited information will be lower numbers. Top picks that eclipse the second and third choice by three, four or more points will be runners that have a higher percentage of winning. These may be races where it is easier to find a single, where as races in which the values are close , and even tied in some instances may be races to spread in.

May 23rd, 2026 Free Picks & Plays

Since the launch of this site nine years ago, our statistics have remained consistent. The race winner is in the top three selections 65% of the time, 16,401/25,356 and the top choice first or second 46% of the time, 11,694/25,356. The algorithm is very good at zeroing in on live runners with regularity. You will often find the triple and super in our picks.

*Saturday’s Full Card Aqueduct & Churchill Downs Picks/Plays below…

Aqueduct Selections

Race 1: Strength Variable:

#2 Hafu 3-1 14 2nd $3.06
#3 Lough Currane 4-1 13 3rd $3.08
#8 Charlie Charmer 9-2 12 1st $8.72 Tri $62.68
#1 Rumblyoungmanrumbl 6-111

Race 2:

#1 Capt Fluff N Stuff 4-1 16 4th
#3 Swaging 2-1 15 1st $3.58
#2 Lifes Reward 3-1 15 scratched
#4 Feroce 9-2 14 3rd $2.56

Race 3:

#3 Thorsness 4-1 27 1st $12.80
#7 Red Miller 9-2 27 4th
#5 Whitby 6-1 26 2nd $6.32
#1 Salming 5-2 25

Race 4:

#3 Sonoranite 5-1 16
#8 Coco d’Oro 6-1 15 scratched
#9 Raynham Hall 4-1 14 3rd $2.68
#6 Blue Authenticity 7-2 14 2nd $5.48

Dirt Selections

#9 Raynham Hall 4-1
#8 Coco d’Oro 6-1
#16 Hip Hop Dancer 9-2
#12 Five Dozen Roses 3-1
#10 Just Love S 30-1

Race 5:

#8 Baby Sassicaia 3-1 28 2nd $2.88
#4 Curlin’s Magic 6-1 27 3rd $2.86
#10 Ah Ca Ira 7-2 26 scratched
#7 Floge 10-1 26

Race 6:

#2 Gold Sovereign 3-1 18 2nd $3.44
#1 Orgonite 4-1 17 3rd $3.90
#6 Peak Performing 5-1 17
#3 Chester Boy 15-1 16

Dirt Selections

#9 Copious 8-5
#7 Versailles Road 10-1
#3 Chester Boy 15-1
#1 Orgonite 4-1

Race 7:

#5 Bronze Bullet 6-1 29
#2 Track Tiger 9-2 28
#6 Azizam (GB) 5-1 27 4th
#9 Itza Lock 8-1 27

Dirt Selections

#9 Itza Lock 8-1
#4 Capanaparo 20-1
#8 Twilight Delight 4-1
#2 Track Tiger 9-2
#5 Bronze Bullet 6-1

Race 8:

#7 Classicist 2-1 34 1st $4.68
#4 Dreamlike 7-2 33 2nd $3.38 Ex $17.22
#1 Waitlist 10-1 32
#2 Le Gris 5-2 32 4th

Race 9:

#10 Freaky 5-1 28
#3 Board of Directors 9-2 27
#6 Kid Cairo 3-1 26
#11 Carc Brothers 7-2 26 1st $6.50

Dirt Selections

#15 Egyptian 9-5
#13 Antietam 5-2
#10 Freaky 5-1
#14 Swiss Army Knife 4-1
#5 Middle Market 8-1

Race 10:

#8 No Evidence 9-2 30
#1 Cyclonite 9-2 29
#9 Innate (IRE) 5-1 28
#3 Cuando 4-1 28

Dirt Selections

#6 Shape Note 6-1
#5 Forgiving Spirit 10-1
#12 Oil Capital 5-2
#10 Soontobeking 15-1

Aqueduct Plays

Early Pick 5:

Race 1: 2,3,8,1

Race 2: 1,3,2 *2 scratched using 1,3,4

Race 3: 3,7,5,1

Race 4: 3,8,9 Dirt: 9,8,16 *8 scratched using using 3,9,6

Race 5: 8,4

$.50 Ticket: $144

Early Pick 4:

Race 2: 1,3,2,4 *2 scratched using 1,3,4,7

Race 3: 3,7,5,1

Race 4: 3,8,9,6 Dirt: 9,8,16,12 *8 scratched using 3,9,6,2

Race 5: 8,4,10

$.50 Ticket: $96

Pick 5 (3-7):

Race 3: 3,7,5,1

Race 4: 3,8,9,6 Dirt: 9,8,16,12 *8 scratched using 3,9,6,2

Race 5: 8,4,10

Race 6: 2,1 Dirt: 9,7

Race 7: 5,2,6

$.50 Ticket: $144

Pick 4 (4-7):

Race 4: 3,8,9,6 Dirt: 9,8,16,12 *8 scratched using 3,9,6,2

Race 5: 8,4,10

Race 6: 2,1,6 Dirt: 9,7,3

Race 7: 5,2,6

$.50 Ticket: $54

Pick 6:

Race 5: 8,4

Race 6: 2,1,6 Dirt: 9,7,3

Race 7: 5,2,6 Dirt: 9,4,8

Race 8: 7

Race 9: 10,3,6 Dirt: 15,13,10

Race 10: 8,1 Dirt: 6,5

$1.00 Ticket: $108

Late Pick 5:

Race 6: 2,1,6 Dirt: 9,7,3

Race 7: 5,2,6 Dirt: 9,4,8

Race 8: 7,4

Race 9: 10,3,6 Dirt: 15,13,10

Race 10: 8,1 Dirt: 6,5

$.50 Ticket: $54

Late Pick 4:

Race 7: 5,2,6,9 Dirt: 9,4,8,2

Race 8: 7,4

Race 9: 10,3,6,11 Dirt: 15,13,10,14

Race 10: 8,1,9,3 Dirt: 6,5,12,10

$.50 Ticket: $64

Churchill Selections

Race 1: Strength Variable:

#3 Lunar Loop 5-2 16 3rd $2.14
#1 Sister Jean 9-5 15 2nd $2.74
#2 Plaza Cue 6-5 15 1st $7.40
#4 Command the Stars 12-1 14

Race 2:

#7 Black Ginger 7-2 26
#3 Sunset Harbour 6-1 25 2nd $5.78
#6 My Bossy Lady 5-2 25 4th
#2 First Hill 4-1 24

Race 3:

#2 McSniper 3-1 28
#1 Call Me Precious 1-1 27 2nd $2.28
#6 Bartender 7-2 26 4th
#5 Cold Case 8-1 25 3rd $2.76

Race 4:

#4 Bourbon Flight 2-1 27 1st $6.42
#2 Maximum Promise 5-2 26 4th
#1 Pampered Prince 7-2 25
#6 Pacific 9-2 24 2nd $5.96

Race 5:

#4 Icona (IRE) 5-2 32
#8 Ambergien (IRE) 9-2 31
#12 Love and Poetry 6-1 30
#3 La Cantera (IRE) 8-1 29

Dirt Selections

#14 Consider Me First 15-1
#10 Low Key in Love 12-1 scratched
#5 Miss Pharaoh 6-1 2nd $3.08
#6 More Galilady 20-1 scratched

Race 6:

#7 Cierto 6-1 18
#4 Our Forefathers 3-1 17 2nd $4.84
#1 Market Runner 7-5 17 3rd $2.10
#3 National Charter 4-1 16 1st $10.48

Race 7:

#6 Exodus 2-1 16
#9 Grab the Spark 7-2 15
#4 Jack Charles (GB) 9-2 14 3rd $4.62
#5 Cardinal Union 8-1 13

Race 8:

#10 Get Her Number 5-2 33 scratched
#4 Star’s Image 6-1 32 scratched
#3 Otto the Conqueror 5-1 32 3rd $2.72
#5 Turn Up the Trees 8-1 31 scratched

Race 9:

#3 Ayra Stark (ARG) 9-5 34 1st $4.24
#4 Golden Sunshine 4-1 33 4th
#1 Sultana 3-1 32 scratched
#6 Virgin Colada 15-1 31

Dirt Selections

#5 Way to Be Marie 6-1
#4 Golden Sunshine 4-1
#1 Sultana 3-1
#6 Virgin Colada 15-1

Race 10:

#2 Gethsemane 7-5 29 scratched
#5 Non Conforming 9-2 28 1st $3.90 Dbl $12.38
#6 Kid Twist 8-1 27 3rd $3.34
#1 Kokomo Joe 10-1 26

Race 11:

#10 Evelyn Louise 9-2 28
#2 Heartbeat 7-2 27
#3 Sussudio 15-1 26
#7 Kittens Stormy Gal 10-1 25

Dirt Selections

#8 McKinzie’s Glory 8-1
#5 Tearin’up My Heart 8-1
#11 Classic Glide 6-1
#14 Mint Driven 15-1

Churchill Plays

Early Pick 5:

Race 1: 3,1,2

Race 2: 7,3,6

Race 3: 2,1

Race 4: 4,2,1

Race 5: 4,8,12 Dirt: 14,10,5 *10 scratched using 14,5,9

$.50 Ticket: $81

Early Pick 4:

Race 2: 7,3,6,2

Race 3: 2,1,6

Race 4: 4,2

Race 5: 4,8,12,3 Dirt: 14,10,5,6 *10,6 scratched using 14,5,9,13

$.50 Ticket: $48

Pick 5 (3-7):

Race 3: 2,1

Race 4: 4,2,1

Race 5: 4,8,12,3 Dirt: 14,10,5,6 *10,6 scratched using 14,5,9,13

Race 6: 7,4,1

Race 7: 6,9,4

$.50 Ticket: $108

Pick 4 (4-7):

Race 4: 4,2,1

Race 5: 4,8,12 Dirt: 14,10,5 *10 scratched using 14,5,9

Race 6: 7,4,1

Race 7: 6,9,4

$.50 Ticket: $40.50

Pick 5 (5-9):

Race 5: 4,8,12 Dirt: 14,10,5 *10 scratched using 14,5,9

Race 6: 7,4,1

Race 7: 6,9,4

Race 8: 10,4,3 *10,4 scratched using 3,9,6

Race 9: 3,4,1 Dirt: 5,4,1 *1 scratched using 3,4,6

$.50 Ticket: $121.50

Pick 6:

Race 6: 7,4,1

Race 7: 6,9

Race 8: 10,4,3 *10, 4 scratched using 3,9,6

Race 9: 3 Dirt: 5

Race 10: 2,5,6 *2 scratched using 5,6,1

Race 11: 10,2 Dirt: 8,5

$.20 Ticket: $21.60

Late Pick 5:

Race 7: 6,9,4

Race 8: 10,4,3 *10,4 scratched using 3,9,6

Race 9: 3,4,1 Dirt: 5,4,1 *1 scratched using 3,4,6

Race 10: 2,5 *2 scratched using 5,6

Race 11: 10,2,3,7 Dirt: 8,5,11,14 *14 scratched using 8,5,11,2

$.50 Ticket: $108

Late Pick 4:

Race 8: 10,4,3,5 *10,4,5 scratched using 3,9,6,2

Race 9: 3,4,1 Dirt: 5,4,1 *1 scratched using 3,4,6

Race 10: 2,5 *2 scratched using 5,6

Race 11: 10,2 Dirt: 8,5

$.50 Ticket: $24

“Strength Variable” – Is a numerical value that gets assigned to each runner, the end result of the system that I use, which evaluates the horses in as many as thirty categories per race. It gives a visual of races where there are standouts , or conversely, heats where it is very difficult to separate. The races with better quality of horses will score higher values, while lower level claimers and maiden races with limited information will be lower numbers. Top picks that eclipse the second and third choice by three, four or more points will be runners that have a higher percentage of winning. These may be races where it is easier to find a single, where as races in which the values are close , and even tied in some instances may be races to spread in.

May 22nd Free Picks & Plays

Since the launch of this site nine years ago, our statistics have remained consistent. The race winner is in the top three selections 65% of the time, 16,397/25,348 and the top choice first or second 46% of the time, 11,692/25,348. The algorithm is very good at zeroing in on live runners with regularity. You will often find the triple and super in our picks.

*Friday’s Full Card Aqueduct Picks/Plays below…

Aqueduct Selections

Race 1: Strength Variable:

#5 Twice the Life 7-5 17 scratched
#4 Outlaw Annie 5-2 16 scratched
#2 Beach Life 9-5 15 3rd
#1 Mallet Lady 8-1 14 1st $9.26

Race 2:

#3 Apalta 1-1 28 1st $2.84
#7 Shipsational 4-1 27 2nd $4.52 Ex $12.74
#6 Bourbon Chase 6-1 26
#4 Petrolo 6-1 25 3rd $3.48

Race 3:

#6 Mrs. Katz 6-1 29 4th
#5 Seat At the Table 8-5 29 1st $3.82
#1 Stillthinkingofyou 4-1 28 2nd $4.14
#3 Notable Exchange 5-2 27 3rd $2.26

Dirt Selections

#7 Soundbite 2-1
#2 I’m Buzzy 5-1
#8 Pens Street 3-1
#4 Patty Cakes 10-1

Race 4:

#6 Celestial Glaze 2-1 30 3rd $3.08
#2 Curvino 7-2 29
#3 Gypsy Dreaming 9-5 29 4th
#1 Paradise Valley 6-1 28 1st $17.48

Race 5:

#4 My Girl Aubree 7-2 14 4th
#3 North Starlight 15-1 13
#1 Fifteen Over 7-2 12 3rd $3.66
#6 Quell 6-1 12

Race 6:

#1 Can’t Fool Me 5-2 31
#5 Scythian 1-1 30 1st $4.02
#3 Saratoga Snow 8-1 29 2nd $8.62
#4 Snowy Evening 10-1 28

Dirt Selections

#9 Fast and Frisky 9-5
#7 Mommasgottagun 3-1
#10 Tough Street 7-2
#8 Higher Force 8-1

Race 7:

#3 El Grande O 9-2 34 4th
#2 Money Supply 10-1 34 scratched
#5 Raise the Bar 3-1 33
#7 T Kraft 4-1 32 1st $12.82

Race 8:

#8 Oligarch 5-1 16
#4 Two Ducks 5-1 16
#5 Traverse City 10-1 15
#2 Urgency 5-2 14

Dirt Selections

#7 Thunder Roll 4-1
#9 Felonious 7-2
#4 Two Ducks 5-1
#5 Traverse City 10-1

Aqueduct Plays

Early Pick 5:

Race 1: 5,4,2 *5,4 scratched using 2,1,3

Race 2: 3,7,6

Race 3: 6,5,1,3 Dirt: 7,2,8,4

Race 4: 6,2

Race 5: 4,3,1

$.50 Ticket: $108

Early Pick 4:

Race 2: 3,7,6

Race 3: 6,5,1,3 Dirt: 7,2,8,4

Race 4: 6,2

Race 5: 4,3,1

$.50 Ticket: $36

Pick 6:

Race 3: 6,5,1,3 Dirt: 7,2,8,4

Race 4: 6,2,3

Race 5: 4,3,1

Race 6: 1,5 Dirt: 9,7

Race 7: 3

Race 8: 8,4 Dirt: 7,9

$1.00 Ticket: $144

Late Pick 5:

Race 4: 6,2,3,1

Race 5: 4,3,1

Race 6: 1,5 Dirt: 9,7

Race 7: 3,2,5 *2 scratched using 3,5,7

Race 8: 8,4,5 Dirt: 7,9,4

$.50 Ticket: $108

Late Pick 4:

Race 5: 4,3,1,6

Race 6: 1,5 Dirt: 9,7

Race 7: 3,2,5,7

Race 8: 8,4,5,2 Dirt: 7,9,4,5

$.50 Ticket: $64

“Strength Variable” – Is a numerical value that gets assigned to each runner, the end result of the system that I use, which evaluates the horses in as many as thirty categories per race. It gives a visual of races where there are standouts , or conversely, heats where it is very difficult to separate. The races with better quality of horses will score higher values, while lower level claimers and maiden races with limited information will be lower numbers. Top picks that eclipse the second and third choice by three, four or more points will be runners that have a higher percentage of winning. These may be races where it is easier to find a single, where as races in which the values are close , and even tied in some instances may be races to spread in.

May 17th, 2026 Free Picks & Plays

Since the launch of this site nine years ago, our statistics have remained consistent. The race winner is in the top three selections 65% of the time, 16,392/25,340 and the top choice first or second 46% of the time, 11,689/25,340. The algorithm is very good at zeroing in on live runners with regularity. You will often find the triple and super in our picks.

*Late Pick 4 for us last Thursday at Aqueduct…$128.65 on a $40.50 ticket…

*Late Pick 5 for us last Thursday at Aqueduct…$373.85 on a $108 ticket…

*Pick 6 for us last Thursday at Aqueduct…$1,997.14 on a $108 ticket…

*Middle Pick 4 for us last Saturday at Churchill…$860.89 on a $48 ticket…

*Middle Pick 5 for us last Saturday at Churchill…$7,167.64 on a $144 ticket…

*Early Pick 5 for us last Sunday at Aqueduct…$260.87 on a $72 ticket…

*Middle Pick 5 for us yesterday at Aqueduct…$671.71 on a $108 ticket…

*Check back later in the week for next weekend’s Picks/Plays…

May 16th, 2026 Free Picks & Plays

Since the launch of this site nine years ago, our statistics have remained consistent. The race winner is in the top three selections 65% of the time, 16,378/25,315 and the top choice first or second 46% of the time, 11,682/25,315. The algorithm is very good at zeroing in on live runners with regularity. You will often find the triple and super in our picks.

*Late Pick 4 for us last Thursday at Aqueduct…$128.65 on a $40.50 ticket…

*Late Pick 5 for us last Thursday at Aqueduct…$373.85 on a $108 ticket…

*Pick 6 for us last Thursday at Aqueduct…$1,997.14 on a $108 ticket…

*Middle Pick 4 for us last Saturday at Churchill…$860.89 on a $48 ticket…

*Middle Pick 5 for us last Saturday at Churchill…$7,167.64 on a $144 ticket…

*Early Pick 5 for us last Sunday at Aqueduct…$260.87 on a $72 ticket…

*Saturday’s Full Card Aqueduct & Laurel Park Picks/Plays below…

Aqueduct Selections

Race 1: Strength Variable:

#1 Factually Correct 4-1 29 1st $9.64
#3 Big Hat Willie 3-1 29 4th
#2 Nabokov 4-1 28 2nd $6.68
#5 Clancy Fancy 9-2 27

Race 2:

#5 Gena B 7-2 30 3rd $3.14
#6 Prince of Broadway 3-1 29 4th
#2 Niche 4-1 28 1st $11.38
#1 Law School 4-1 28

Race 3:

#5 Chardonnay Derby 7-2 26
#8 Will of a Womanne 5-2 25 3rd $3.00
#2 That’sthefactjack 5-1 25 1st $16.52
#3 Combatant’s Song 15-1 24 4th

Race 4:

#5 Shore War 5-1 31 4th
#4 Soloshot 3-1 30 2nd $4.06
#1 Sadie Earp 7-2 29 1st $5.78
#6 Madonna of Loreto 8-1 28

Race 5:

#3 Private Flight 5-2 27 2nd $3.24
#8 Swiss Army Knife 9-5 26 1st $3.84 Ex $11.00
#6 Magnum’s Macrobrst 15-1 25
#1 Isola d’Oro 8-1 25 3rd $3.78

Race 6:

#6 Texas Red Hot 6-1 29
#2 Brew Pub 9-2 28 1st $10.34
#1 High Tide 7-2 27 4th
#4 Prove Worthy 3-1 26 3rd $3.40

Race 7:

#3 Peyton 5-2 16 1st $3.90
#9 Mykonos 3-1 15 2nd $3.70 Ex $13.24
#4 War Anthem 8-1 15
#8 Until Last Call 5-1 14

Race 8:

#3 Athena’s Fury 3-1 16 3rd $3.12
#7 Sky Low Low 8-1 15
#1 Rocket Robin 6-1 14
#9 Night Jasmine 5-2 13 1st $4.12

Race 9:

#5 Ez Roll 9-2 30 3rd $3.10
#6 Lotsa Trouble 9-2 29 scratched
#3 Berning Beauty 12-1 28
#2 Leftembehind 8-1 28

Race 10:

#6 Burning Bridges 4-1 29
#10 Joker On Fire 5-1 28 2nd $9.32
#2 Lawyer Mason 8-1 27
#4 Voodoo Doll 8-1 27 1st $18.18

Race 11:

#8 Sleep Walking 5-2 17
#4 Qbits 12-1 16
#6 Emotionlyavailble 6-1 15
#2 Rons Legacy 12-1 15

Aqueduct Plays

Early Pick 5:

Race 1: 1,3,2,5

Race 2: 5,6,2

Race 3: 5,8

Race 4: 5,4,1

Race 5: 3,8

$.50 Ticket: $72

Early Pick 4:

Race 2: 5,6,2,1

Race 3: 5,8

Race 4: 5,4,1

Race 5: 3,8

$.50 Ticket: $24

Pick 5 (3-7):

Race 3: 5,8,2 2

Race 4: 5,4,1 1

Race 5: 3,8,6,1 8

Race 6: 6,2,1 2

Race 7: 3,9 3

$.50 Ticket: $108 $671.71

Pick 4 (4-7):

Race 4: 5,4,1,6 1

Race 5: 3,8 8

Race 6: 6,2,1,4 2

Race 7: 3,9,4,8 3

$.50 Ticket: $64 $43.95

Pick 5 (5-9):

Race 5: 3,8,6,1

Race 6: 6,2,1,4

Race 7: 3,9

Race 8: 3,7,1,9

Race 9: 5,6

$.50 Ticket: $128

Pick 6:

Race 6: 6,2,1,4

Race 7: 3,9

Race 8: 3,7,1

Race 9: 5,6

Race 10: 6,10

Race 11: 8

$1.00 Ticket: $96

Late Pick 5:

Race 7: 3,9,4,8

Race 8: 3,7,1,9

Race 9: 5,6,3

Race 10: 6,10

Race 11: 8,4

$.50 Ticket: $96

Late Pick 4:

Race 8: 3,7,1,9

Race 9: 5,6

Race 10: 6,10,2,4

Race 11: 8,4,6,2

$.50 Ticket: $64

Laurel Park Selections

Race 1: Strength Variable:

#7 Epic Style 8-5 30 2nd $2.20
#3 Cairo Street 6-1 29
#2 Boujee Bubblez 7-2 29 1st $10.00
#11 River Seine (IRE) AE12-1 28 scratched
#1 Sally’s Gold 8-1 28 4th

Race 2:

#1a Blue Kingdom 6-5 34 scratched
#12 Grand Opening 8-1 32 scratched
#5 Suremeanttoobe 12-1 31 scratched
#6 Radical Right 12-1 31 scratched

Race 3:

#6 Munny Problem 9-2 17
#3 Naabaahii 7-2 16 2nd $5.20
#5 Scanner 5-1 16
#4 Master Sommelier 4-1 15 3rd $2.80

Race 4:

#2 Passage East 3-1 32 3rd $2.20
#3 Kappa Kappa 5-2 31 4th
#1 Striker Has Dial 8-1 30 1st $16.40
#6 Complexity Jane 12-1 29

Race 5:

#4 Sassari 5-2 29
#5 Serenity Song 10-1 28
#9 Tideoftime 10-1 27 4th
#8 So Darn Pretty (IRE) 12-1 27

Race 6:

#4 Final Story 2-1 33 2nd $2.40
#7 Reagan’s Honor 7-5 32 scratched
#5 Falcon Jet 10-1 31
#1 Minorinconvenience 12-1 30 3rd $3.20

Race 7:

#5 Igniter 5-2 33 3rd $2.20
#4 Obliteration 6-5 32 1st $3.40
#2 Hollywood Import 15-1 31
#3 Buds Notion 12-1 30 scratched

Race 8:

#5 Floodlites 4-1 36 scratched
#2 Faster Gator9-2 35
#6 Celtic Contender 9-2 34 4th
#1 Bring the Smoke 10-1 33 1st $16.60

Race 9:

#5 Proton 9-5 33 4th
#3 Zihnal 6-1 32 scratched
#4 Attfield 9-2 32 3rd $3.00
#1 My Favorite Bird 10-1 31 2nd $4.40

Race 10:

#6 Dresden Row 7-5 34 scratched
#3 Cruise the Nile 9-5 33 3rd $2.10
#2 Thundering 15-1 32 scratched
#5 A Bourbon for Toby 12-1 31 2nd $6.00

Race 11:

#2 Ribaltagaia 6-1 33
#7 Child of the Moon (FR) 5-2 32 2nd $5.20
#6 Cheetah Lady 12-1 31 3rd $6.00
#3 Accent (GB) 3-1 31

Race 12:

#8 Outlaw Kid 5-1 35 2nd $7.80
#1 Run Curtis Run 4-1 34 4th
#4 Chasing Liberty 3-1 33 1st $9.20
#7 Isivunguvungu (SAF) 10-1 33 scratched

Race 13:

#1 Taj Mahal 5-1 35
#9 Iron Honor 9-2 33 2nd $9.20
#6 Chip Honcho 5-1 32 3rd $8.20
#7 The Hell We Did 15-1 32

Race 14:

#4 Bruno 4-1 16
#8 Holy Moly Mitole 9-2 15
#6 Grant the Great 3-1 15
#9 Mister Monday Nite 6-1 14

Laurel Park Plays

Early Pick 5:

Race 1: 7,3,2,11

Race 2: 1a/1,12,5 *1a,12,5 scratched using 3,4,7,1

Race 3: 6,3

Race 4: 2,3,1

Race 5: 4,5,9,8

$.50 Ticket: $144

Early Pick 4:

Race 2: 1a/1,12 *1a,12 scratched using 1,3

Race 3: 6,3,5,4

Race 4: 2,3,1,6

Race 5: 4,5,9,8

$.50 Ticket: $64

Pick 5 (3-7):

Race 3: 6,3,5

Race 4: 2,3,1

Race 5: 4,5,9,8

Race 6: 4,7 *7 scratched using 4,5

Race 7: 5,4

$.50 Ticket: $72

Pick 4 (4-7):

Race 4: 2,3

Race 5: 4,5,9,8

Race 6: 4,7 *7 scratched using 4,5

Race 7: 5,4

$.50 Ticket: $16

Pick 5 (5-9):

Race 5: 4,5,9,8

Race 6: 4,7,5 *7 scratched using 4,5,1

Race 7: 5,4

Race 8: 5,2,6 *5 scratched using 2,6,1

Race 9: 5,3,4 *3 scratched using 5,4,1

$.50 Ticket: $108

Pick 4 (6-9):

Race 6: 4,7 *7 scratched using 4,5

Race 7: 5,4,2,3

Race 8: 5,2,6 *5 scratched using 2,6,1

Race 9: 5,3,4 *3 scratched using 5,4,1

$.50 Ticket: $36

Pick 5 (7-11):

Race 7: 5,4

Race 8: 5,2,6,1 *5 scratched using 2,6,1,3

Race 9: 5,3,4,1 *3 scratched using 5,4,1,3

Race 10: 6,3 *6 scratched using 3,5

Race 11: 2,7,6,3

$.50 Ticket: $128

Pick 6:

Race 8: 5,2,6 *5 scratched using 2,6,1

Race 9: 5,3,4 *3 scratched using 5,4,1

Race 10: 6,3 *6 scratched using 3,5

Race 11: 2,7,6,3

Race 12: 8,1,4

Race 13: 1,9,6

$.20 Ticket: $129.60

Late Pick 5:

Race 9: 5,3,4,1 *3 scratched using 5,4,1,3

Race 10: 6,3 *6 scratched using 3,5

Race 11: 2,7,6,3

Race 12: 8,1,4

Race 13: 1,9,6,7

$.50 Ticket: $192

Pick 4 (10-13):

Race 10: 6,3 *6 scratched using 3,5

Race 11: 2,7,6,3

Race 12: 8,1,4,7

Race 13: 1,9,6,7

$.50 Ticket: $64

Late Pick 4:

Race 11: 2,7,6,3

Race 12: 8,1,4,7

Race 13: 1,9,6

Race 14: 4,8,6

$.50 Ticket: $72

“Strength Variable” – Is a numerical value that gets assigned to each runner, the end result of the system that I use, which evaluates the horses in as many as thirty categories per race. It gives a visual of races where there are standouts , or conversely, heats where it is very difficult to separate. The races with better quality of horses will score higher values, while lower level claimers and maiden races with limited information will be lower numbers. Top picks that eclipse the second and third choice by three, four or more points will be runners that have a higher percentage of winning. These may be races where it is easier to find a single, where as races in which the values are close , and even tied in some instances may be races to spread in.

May 15th, 2026 Free Picks & Plays

Since the launch of this site nine years ago, our statistics have remained consistent. The race winner is in the top three selections 65% of the time, 16,366/25,293 and the top choice first or second 46% of the time, 11,672/25,293. The algorithm is very good at zeroing in on live runners with regularity. You will often find the triple and super in our picks.

*Late Pick 4 for us last Thursday at Aqueduct…$128.65 on a $40.50 ticket…

*Late Pick 5 for us last Thursday at Aqueduct…$373.85 on a $108 ticket…

*Pick 6 for us last Thursday at Aqueduct…$1,997.14 on a $108 ticket…

*Middle Pick 4 for us last Saturday at Churchill…$860.89 on a $48 ticket…

*Middle Pick 5 for us last Saturday at Churchill…$7,167.64 on a $144 ticket…

*Early Pick 5 for us last Sunday at Aqueduct…$260.87 on a $72 ticket…

*Friday’s Full Card Aqueduct & Laurel Park Picks/Plays below…

Aqueduct Selections

Race 1: Strength Variable:

#3 Tylos 7-5 18 4th
#6 First Site 9-2 17 3rd $3.46
#1 Medieval 6-1 16
#5 Goodbye to Romance 7-2 16 1st $5.44

Race 2:

#6 Anyway 5-2 31 1st $4.46
#5 Special Ops 1-1 30 scratched
#3 Southeastern 4-1 29 3rd $2.26
#1 B Provocateur 8-1 28 4th

Race 3:

#7 Motorcade 3-1 28 2nd $3.08
#3 Art Fair 7-2 28 1st $7.96 Ex $27.68
#1 Caramel Chip 2-1 27
#4 Free Dance 8-1 26 3rd $4.48

Race 4:

#2 Agia Marina 5-1 29
#7 Three to G 3-1 29 4th
#3 Thiene (IRE) 9-2 28 2nd $5.92
#6 Starship Athena 8-1 27

Race 5:

#3 Fraudster 5-2 16
#5 Magnum’s Microbrst 7-2 15 4th
#2 Ocean Ripple 6-1 14 1st $10.18
#9 Devilish Grin 9-2 14 2nd $5.48

Race 6:

#2 Illmatic 6-5 30 3rd $2.10
#3 Fireballin 7-2 28 2nd $5.00
#1 Mozambique 6-1 27
#5 Leo’s Reward 6-1 26 scratched

Race 7:

#8 Heavenly Light 10-1 27 3rd $3.52
#9 Juliet On Approach 9-2 27
#2 Hauntress 20-1 26 2nd $30.04
#3 North End Lady 7-2 25 1st $7.16

Race 8:

#7 Rollin in Dough 7-2 32
#6 City of Oscars 3-1 31 2nd $5.06
#5 Willintoriskitall 8-1 30 4th
#1 Alexis Zorba (GB) 12-1 29

Aqueduct Plays

Early Pick 5:

Race 1: 3,6,1,5

Race 2: 6,5 *5 scratched using 6,3

Race 3: 7,3,1

Race 4: 2,7,3

Race 5: 3,5

$.50 Ticket: $72

Early Pick 4:

Race 2: 6,5 *5 scratched using 6,3

Race 3: 7,3,1

Race 4: 2,7,3

Race 5: 3,5,2

$.50 Ticket: $27

Pick 6:

Race 3: 7,3,1

Race 4: 2,7,3

Race 5: 3,5

Race 6: 2

Race 7: 8,9,2,3

Race 8: 7,6

$1.00 Ticket: $144

Late Pick 5:

Race 4: 2,7,3

Race 5: 3,5,2,9

Race 6: 2,3

Race 7: 8,9,2,3

Race 8: 7,6,5

$.50 Ticket: $144

Late Pick 4:

Race 5: 3,5,2,9

Race 6: 2,3

Race 7: 8,9,2,3

Race 8: 7,6,5,1

$.50 Ticket: $64

Laurel Park Selections

Race 1: Strength Variable:

#9 Tax and Tags 20-1 14 4th
#2 Isaiah Fiftythree 6-1 13
#6 J C’s Boys 7-2 13 2nd $4.00
#4 Regency Tale 4-1 12 3rd $4.40

Race 2:

#10 Without Borders 4-1 30
#8 Boastfully Irish 20-1 29
#11 Big Tankness 5-2 29 1st $3.80
#7 Built by Khozan 5-1 28

Race 3:

#3 Lonesome Road 6-5 33 scratched
#7 Statesman 6-1 32
#6 Surfside Moon 7-2 31 3rd $2.40
#2 Derbyness 4-1 30 2nd $6.00

Race 4:

#4 Tough Workout 15-1 28
#7 Noah Chance 9-2 27 1st $5.80
#8 Barzini 7-5 26 scratched
#2 Catahoula Moon 20-1 26

Race 5:

#5 Se Thar Barr 6-1 16 2nd $7.40
#2 Garage Beers 10-1 15
#1 Country Bumpkin 4-1 14
#8 Typhoon Kuhn 10-1 13

Race 6:

#4 Raisin Weekend 10-1 15
#7 Sota Summers 3-1 14 4th
#1 American Tapit 7-2 14 1st $9.80
#2 Toocoolforschool 8-1 13 2nd $8.00

Race 7:

#8 King Size 3-1 32 1st $4.00
#10 Sardis 20-1 31
#12 Light Mood (FR) 6-1 30 scratched
#5 Sky’s Not Falling 8-1 29 4th

Race 8:

#5 Tessellate 9-2 30 2nd $4.60
#1 Little Miss Curlin 9-5 30 3rd $2.10
#7 Victory Music 8-1 29 scratched
#6 Late Night Text 10-1 28 scratched

Race 9:

#2 Ultimate Love 4-5 31 2nd $3.20
#1 Use Me 7-2 (IRE) 7-2 30
#4 Siouxse 12-1 29 4th
#3 Coach Mazzula 6-1 28 1st $11.20

Race 10:

#2 Margie’s Intention 1-1 32 1st $3.20
#6 Queen Azteca 5-1 31 4th
#4 Complexity Jane 5-1 30
#1 Low Country Magic 12-1 29 2nd $4.80

Race 11:

#2 Sporting Lady 6-1 33
#9 Les Reys (FR) 8-1 32
#8 Sunna 6-1 31 1st $4.80
#5 Saturday Flirt 6-5 31 2nd $3.60

Race 12:

#2 Navajo Warrior 5-2 35 1st $4.60
#7 Yo Daddy 3-1 34
#1 Maclean’s Rook 4-1 33 2nd $6.60
#4 Awesome Aaron 9-2 32

Race 13:

#3 Holly’s Holiday 6-1 32
#10 My Miss Mo 7-2 31 1st $7.00
#9 A. P.’s Girl 5-1 30 3rd $4.00
#1 Miss Fulton Girl 30-1 29

Race 14:

#3 Tartabull 7-2 28
#6 Close the Gate 7-2 27
#2 Street Party 9-2 27
#7 Bala de Plata 3-1 26

Laurel Park Plays

Early Pick 5:

Race 1: 9,2,6,4

Race 2: 10,8,11,7

Race 3: 3,7,6 *3 scratched using 7,6,2

Race 4: 4,7,8 *8 scratched using 4,7,2

Race 5: 5,2,1

$.50 Ticket: $216

Early Pick 4:

Race 2: 10,8,11,7

Race 3: 3,7 *3 scratched using 7,6

Race 4: 4,7,8,2 *8 scratched using 4,7,2,10

Race 5: 5,2,1,8

$.50 Ticket: $64

Pick 5 (3-7):

Race 3: 3,7,6 *3 scratched using 7,6,2

Race 4: 4,7,8 *8 scratched using 4,7,2

Race 5: 5,2,1,8

Race 6: 4,7,1

Race 7: 8,10,12 *12 scratched using 8,10,5

$.50 Ticket: $162

Pick 4 (4-7):

Race 4: 4,7,8 *8 scratched using 4,7,2

Race 5: 5,2,1

Race 6: 4,7,1

Race 7: 8,10,12,5 *12 scratched using 8,10,5,6

$.50 Ticket: $54

Pick 5 (5-9):

Race 5: 5,2,1,8

Race 6: 4,7,1,2

Race 7: 8,10,12,5 *12 scratched using 8,10,5,6

Race 8: 5,1

Race 9: 2,1

$.50 Ticket: $128

Pick 4 (6-9):

Race 6: 4,7,1,2

Race 7: 8,10,12,5 *12 scratched using 8,10,5,6

Race 8: 5,1,7,6

Race 9: 2,1

$.50 Ticket: $64

Pick 5 (7-11):

Race 7: 8,10,12,5 *12 scratched using 8,10,5,6

Race 8: 5,1,7

Race 9: 2,1

Race 10: 2,6

Race 11: 2,9,8,5

$.50 Ticket: $96

Pick 6:

Race 8: 5,1,7

Race 9: 2,1

Race 10: 2,6,4

Race 11: 2,9,8,5

Race 12: 2,7

Race 13: 3,10,9

$.20 Ticket: $86.40

Late Pick 5:

Race 9: 2,1,4,3

Race 10: 2,6,4

Race 11: 2,9,8,5

Race 12: 2,7,1

Race 13: 3,10,9

$.50 Ticket: $216

Pick 4 (10-13):

Race 10: 2,6,4

Race 11: 2,9,8,5

Race 12: 2,7

Race 13: 3,10,9,1

$.50 Ticket: $48

Late Pick 4:

Race 11: 2,9,8,5

Race 12: 2,7,1,4

Race 13: 3,10,9

Race 14: 3,6,2

$.50 Ticket: $72

“Strength Variable” – Is a numerical value that gets assigned to each runner, the end result of the system that I use, which evaluates the horses in as many as thirty categories per race. It gives a visual of races where there are standouts , or conversely, heats where it is very difficult to separate. The races with better quality of horses will score higher values, while lower level claimers and maiden races with limited information will be lower numbers. Top picks that eclipse the second and third choice by three, four or more points will be runners that have a higher percentage of winning. These may be races where it is easier to find a single, where as races in which the values are close , and even tied in some instances may be races to spread in.

May 10th, 2026 Free Picks & Plays

Since the launch of this site nine years ago, our statistics have remained consistent. The race winner is in the top three selections 65% of the time, 16,358/25,284 and the top choice first or second 46% of the time, 11,666/25,284. The algorithm is very good at zeroing in on live runners with regularity. You will often find the triple and super in our picks.

*7 on top winners for us last Sunday at Aqueduct…

*Late Pick 4 for us Thursday at Aqueduct…$128.65 on a $40.50 ticket…

*Late Pick 5 for us Thursday at Aqueduct…$373.85 on a $108 ticket…

*Pick 6 for us Thursday at Aqueduct…$1,997.14 on a $108 ticket…

*Middle Pick 4 for us yesterday at Churchill…$860.89 on a $48 ticket…

*Middle Pick 5 for us yesterday at Churchill…$7,167.64 on a $144 ticket…

*No Picks/Plays Thursday 5/14…

*Sunday’s Full Card Aqueduct Picks/Plays below…

Aqueduct Selections

Race 1: Strength Variable:

#5 Big Fat Goalie 7-2 16 scratched
#1 Blue Roof Beau 3-1 15 1st $7.28
#4 Prospector 5-2 15 4th
#2 Rocolino 20-1 14

Race 2:

#4 Spirit Dragon 5-1 28
#6 Remi’s Moon 2-1 27 1st $5.16
#1 Sheriff Bianco 9-2 27 4th
#2 Looms Boldly 4-1 26 3rd $4.66

Race 3:

#3 King Farro 3-1 17 3rd $2.40
#7 Tricky Business 9-2 16 1st $8.14
#2 Liam’s Legacy 5-1 16 4th
#4 Sfumato 4-1 15

Race 4:

#1 River Ride 3-1 18 2nd $2.80
#3 Right Timing 2-1 17 1st $3.86
#6 Prairie Princess 6-1 16
#4 Jordan’s Love 5-1 15 3rd $4.84

Dirt Selections

#2 Chartist 7-2
#9 Run Wild 3-1
#3 Right Timing 2-1
#4 Jordan’s Love 5-1
#8 Prime Connection 12-1

Race 5:

#5 Point of Reference 3-1 29 1st $7.26
#2 Snide 2-1 28 2nd $2.64 Ex $16.68
#4 Pistol Liz Ablazen 10-1 28
#6 Brunch With Amy 9-2 27 3rd $2.52

Race 6:

#2 Coordinator 8-5 19 2nd $2.14
#3 Donegal Time 3-1 18 4th
#8 Glavine 6-1 17 1st $10.34
#6 C J Star 9-2 17 scratched

Dirt Selections

#13 Pauillac 2-1
#12 Copious 4-1
#6 C J Star 9-2
#11 Stream It 3-1
#9 Fess 15-1

Race 7:

#5 I’m Ready to Go 8-5 31 1st $4.00
#7 Sansone 9-2 30 4th
#4 Fort Nelson 10-1 29 scratched
#3 Fiddling Felix 12-1 28

Race 8:

#6 Stickupwithoutagun 3-1 29 1st $4.68 Dbl $11.64
#5 Max Money 5-2 29 4th
#1 Senegal 6-1 28 3rd $2.80
#3 Who’s Your Zaddy 6-1 27

Race 9:

#5 A Little At First 6-1 29
#1 Inspeightofcharlie 7-2 28 2nd $3.56
#9 Jack’s World 5-1 28 4th
#10 Just for Luck 9-2 27 1st $7.00

Dirt Selections

#14 Love Coin 2-1
#3 McDiesel 30-1
#13 Calling Card 3-1
#9 Jack’s World 5-1

Aqueduct Plays

Early Pick 5:

Race 1: 5,1,4 *5 scratched using 1,4,2 1

Race 2: 4,6,1,2 6

Race 3: 3,7,2 7

Race 4: 1,3 Dirt: 2,9 3

Race 5: 5,2 5

$.50 Ticket: $72 $260.87

Early Pick 4:

Race 2: 4,6,1,2 6

Race 3: 3,7,2,4 7

Race 4: 1,3 Dirt: 2,9 3

Race 5: 5,2 5

$.50 Ticket: $32 $60.90

Pick 5 (3-7):

Race 3: 3,7,2,4

Race 4: 1,3,6 Dirt: 2,9,3

Race 5: 5,2

Race 6: 2,3 Dirt: 13,12

Race 7: 5,7,4 *4 scratched using 5,7,3

$.50 Ticket: $72

Pick 6:

Race 4: 1,3 Dirt: 2,9

Race 5: 5,2

Race 6: 2,3 Dirt: 13,12

Race 7: 5

Race 8: 6,5,1 *5 scratched using 6,1,3

Race 9: 5,1,9 Dirt: 14,3,13

$1.00 Ticket: $72

Late Pick 5:

Race 5: 5,2,4,6

Race 6: 2,3 Dirt: 13,12

Race 7: 5,7

Race 8: 6,5,1 *5 scratched using 6,1,3

Race 9: 5,1,9 Dirt: 14,3,13

$.50 Ticket: $72

Late Pick 4:

Race 6: 2,3 Dirt: 13,12

Race 7: 5,7,4,3 *4 scratched using 5,7,3,1

Race 8: 6,5,1,3 *5 scratched using 6,1,3,4

Race 9: 5,1,9,10 Dirt: 14,3,13,9

$.50 Ticket: $64

“Strength Variable” – Is a numerical value that gets assigned to each runner, the end result of the system that I use, which evaluates the horses in as many as thirty categories per race. It gives a visual of races where there are standouts , or conversely, heats where it is very difficult to separate. The races with better quality of horses will score higher values, while lower level claimers and maiden races with limited information will be lower numbers. Top picks that eclipse the second and third choice by three, four or more points will be runners that have a higher percentage of winning. These may be races where it is easier to find a single, where as races in which the values are close , and even tied in some instances may be races to spread in.

May 9th, 2026 Free Picks & Plays

Since the launch of this site nine years ago, our statistics have remained consistent. The race winner is in the top three selections 65% of the time, 16,345/25,262 and the top choice first or second 46% of the time, 11,657/25,262. The algorithm is very good at zeroing in on live runners with regularity. You will often find the triple and super in our picks.

*7 on top winners for us last Sunday at Aqueduct…

*Late Pick 4 for us Thursday at Aqueduct…$128.65 on a $40.50 ticket…

*Late Pick 5 for us Thursday at Aqueduct…$373.85 on a $108 ticket…

*Pick 6 for us Thursday at Aqueduct…$1,997.14 on a $108 ticket…

*Saturday’s Full Card Aqueduct & Churchill Downs Picks/Plays below…

Aqueduct Selections

Race 1: Strength Variable:

#5 Indie Get Your Gun 3-1 18
#4 Karley B 9-5 17 1st $3.50
#6 Close the Loop 2-1 17 2nd $2.66
#3 Into the Unknown 12-1 16 3rd $6.66

Race 2:

#5 Arizona Territory 6-5 29 1st $2.94
#6 Vekomasan 6-1 28
#1 Print 3-1 27 2nd $3.12
#3 Woods 9-2 27 4th

Dirt Selections

#1 Print 3-1
#2 Exhibition Only 6-1
#5 Arizona Territory 6-5
#3 Woods 9-2
#6 Vekomasan 6-1

Race 3:

#5 Shellac 8-5 29 scratched
#6 Majestic Arc 10-1 28 2nd $8.18
#2 Tapwrits Temper 6-1 27 4th
#4 Red Miller 5-2 26

Race 4:

#6 Cosmic Candy Girl 5-2 28 3rd $2.10
#3 Dividend Recap 8-5 27 1st $6.02
#5 Neshika 2-1 27 2nd $3.68 Tri $29.76
#8 Full Pour 12-1 26

Dirt Selections

#8 Full Pour 12-1
#10 Top of the Table 7-2
#9 Blue Note 3-1
#6 Cosmic Candy Girl 5-2
#1 On a Summer Day 12-1

Race 5:

#3 Minute by Minute 3-1 31
#2 Army Gal 5-2 30 4th
#4 Next On Stage 6-1 29 3rd $4.84
#1 Kadena 9-2 28

Race 6:

#2 Full Moon Madness 3-1 35 3rd $4.10
#5 One Nine Hundred 7-5 34
#1 Radio Red 5-1 33 4th
#3 Acoustic Ave 4-1 32 2nd $8.18

Race 7:

#3 Eunomia 6-5 34
#5 Inefficiency 3-1 33 3rd $2.98
#1 Cassiar 10-1 32 2nd $9.72
#6 Irish Maxima 5-1 32 1st $14.44

Race 8:

#6 Cadenza 2-1 33 1st $5.10
#5 Alpenglow 8-1 32 4th
#4 Emblaze 4-1 31 3rd $4.88
#1 One More Guitar 10-1 29

Dirt Selections

#7 Just Philtored 5-1
#3 Kingsolver 6-1
#6 Cadenza 2-1
#4 Emblaze 4-1

Race 9:

#3 Growth Equity 6-5 34 1st $4.04 Dbl $10.20
#1 Trendsetter 3-1 33 3rd $2.18
#5 Talk to Me Jimmy 9-5 33 2nd $3.40
#4 Bull by the Horns 8-1 32 scratched

Race 10:

#3 Arkhipov 9-5 31 1st $7.24 Dbl $12.26
#7 Golden Channel 7-2 30 Pk 3 $44.64
#1 Right to Vote 5-2 30 2nd $4.22
#5 Ramblin’ Wreck 6-1 29 3rd $4.30

Dirt Selections

#9 Fort Nelson 8-5
#4 Blown Cover 8-1
#7 Golden Channel 7-2
#6 My Mitole 10-1

Race 11:

#9 Ice House 3-1 16 4th
#1 High Leverage 5-1 15
#5 Super Dave 6-1 15 2nd $5.68
#2 Music in Motion 4-1 14

Dirt Selections

#9 Ice House 3-1
#2 Music in Motion 4-1
#5 Super Dave 6-1
#7 Gitole 12-1

Aqueduct Plays

Early Pick 5:

Race 1: 5,4,6

Race 2: 5,6,1,3 Dirt: 1,2,5,3

Race 3: 5,6,2,4 *5 scratched using 6,2,4,8

Race 4: 6,3 Dirt: 8,10

Race 5: 3,2

$.50 Ticket: $96

Early Pick 4:

Race 2: 5,6,1,3 Dirt: 1,2,5,3

Race 3: 5,6,2,4 *5 scratched using 6,2,4,8

Race 4: 6,3 Dirt: 8,10

Race 5: 3,2

$.50 Ticket: $32

Pick 5 (3-7):

Race 3: 5,6,2,4 *5 scratched using 6,2,4,8

Race 4: 6,3,5 Dirt: 8,10,9

Race 5: 3,2

Race 6: 2,5

Race 7: 3,5

$.50 Ticket: $48

Pick 4 (4-7):

Race 4: 6,3 Dirt: 8,10

Race 5: 3,2

Race 6: 2,5

Race 7: 3,5,1,6

$.50 Ticket: $16

Pick 5 (5-9):

Race 5: 3,2

Race 6: 2,5

Race 7: 3,5

Race 8: 6,5,4 Dirt: 7,3,6

Race 9: 3,1

$.50 Ticket: $24

Pick 6:

Race 6: 2,5

Race 7: 3

Race 8: 6 Dirt: 7

Race 9: 3,1

Race 10: 3,7,1 Dirt: 9,4,7

Race 11: 9,1,5 Dirt: 9,2,5

$1.00 Ticket: $36

Late Pick 5:

Race 7: 3,5

Race 8: 6,5,4 Dirt: 7,3,6

Race 9: 3,1

Race 10: 3,7,1 Dirt: 9,4,7

Race 11: 9,1,5 Dirt: 9,2,5

$.50 Ticket: $54

Late Pick 4:

Race 8: 6,5,4,1 Dirt: 7,3,6,4

Race 9: 3,1,5

Race 10: 3,7,1 Dirt: 9,4,7

Race 11: 9,1,5 Dirt: 9,2,5

$.50 Ticket: $54

Churchill Selections

Race 1: Strength Variable:

#5 Pop Paul 3-1 27
#6 Landing Craft 5-2 26 2nd $2.80
#2 Muir Woods 8-1 25 4th
#3 Army Wildcatter 6-1 24 3rd $4.42

Race 2:

#9 Total Fabrication 6-1 12 scratched
#8 Frosty for Ever 4-1 11 3rd $2.10
#5 Click 8-5 10 2nd $2.46
#3 Crystal Frost 8-1 9 scratched

Race 3:

#1 Mirage 9-5 28
#4 Consolidated 6-1 27 1st $17.72
#3 Truly Legit 8-1 26 3rd $6.72
#2 Armed N Dangerous 3-1 25 4th

Race 4:

#4 Skyro 3-1 32 1st $6.26
#1 Warrior Richard 5-2 31 3rd $2.38
#6 I Don’t Get It 9-5 30 2nd $3.14 Tri $32.20
#7 Bestfriend Rocket 10-1 29 4th Spr $105

Race 5:

#4 Sigfrid 9-2 18
#2 Supercharger 6-1 18 1st $10.78
#3 Royal Causeway 8-1 17 4th
#8 Comprehensive 3-2 16 3rd $2.30

Race 6:

#2 Stone County 4-1 14 3rd $3.60
#7 Rochester 12-1 13 1st $29.70
#8 Gentleman Jim 5-1 12
#5 Scuffle 9-2 11 2nd $4.80

Race 7:

#3 Wrong Shoes 2-1 29 2nd $3.72
#6 Grand Luxx 7-2 28 1st $10.18 Ex $37.22
#9 What’s the Tea 8-1 27
#7 Empath 6-1 26

Race 8:

#8 Sumood 7-2 31 2nd $3.36
#3 Love’m Or Liam 4-1 30 1st $13.34 Ex $45.56
#9 Cinister Cix 8-1 29 4th
#11 Sheriff Bart 6-1 28

Race 9:

#1 Admiral Dennis 7-5 33
#6 Gould’s Gold 5-2 32 2nd $3.32
#3 Timeout 8-1 31 4th
#2 Bernin Hot 6-1 30

Race 10:

#1 Reb Five 4-1 34
#8 Outfielder 8-5 33 1st $4.06
#2 Throckmorton 3-1 32 3rd $2.94
#6 Ketchum 20-1 32

Race 11:

#12 Rockin Robin 4-1 18
#4 Lil Tipsy 8-1 17
#7 Cognizant 10-1 16
#3 Tanya’s Momentum 15-1 16 1st $20.40

Churchill Plays

Early Pick 5:

Race 1: 5,6

Race 2: 9,8,5 *9 scratched using 8,5,2

Race 3: 1,4,3,2

Race 4: 4,1,6

Race 5: 4,2,3,8

$.50 Ticket: $144

Early Pick 4:

Race 2: 9,8,5 *9 scratched using 8,5,2

Race 3: 1,4,3

Race 4: 4,1,6

Race 5: 4,2,3,8

$.50 Ticket: $54

Pick 5 (3-7):

Race 3: 1,4,3,2 4

Race 4: 4,1,6 4

Race 5: 4,2,3,8 2

Race 6: 2,7,8 7

Race 7: 3,6 6

$.50 Ticket: $144 $7,167.64

Pick 4 (4-7):

Race 4: 4,1,6 4

Race 5: 4,2,3,8 2

Race 6: 2,7,8,5 7

Race 7: 3,6 6

$.50 Ticket: $48 $860.89

Pick 5 (5-9):

Race 5: 4,2,3,8

Race 6: 2,7,8,5

Race 7: 3,6

Race 8: 8,3,9,11

Race 9: 1,6

$.50 Ticket: $128

Pick 6:

Race 6: 2,7,8,5

Race 7: 3,6

Race 8: 8,3,9,11

Race 9: 1,6

Race 10: 1,8,2

Race 11: 12,4,7,3

$.20 Ticket: $153.60

Late Pick 5:

Race 7: 3,6,9,7

Race 8: 8,3

Race 9: 1,6

Race 10: 1,8,2

Race 11: 12,4,7,3

$.50 Ticket: $96

Late Pick 4:

Race 8: 8,3,9,11

Race 9: 1,6

Race 10: 1,8,2,6

Race 11: 12,4,7,3

$.50 Ticket: $64

“Strength Variable” – Is a numerical value that gets assigned to each runner, the end result of the system that I use, which evaluates the horses in as many as thirty categories per race. It gives a visual of races where there are standouts , or conversely, heats where it is very difficult to separate. The races with better quality of horses will score higher values, while lower level claimers and maiden races with limited information will be lower numbers. Top picks that eclipse the second and third choice by three, four or more points will be runners that have a higher percentage of winning. These may be races where it is easier to find a single, where as races in which the values are close , and even tied in some instances may be races to spread in.

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