Free Picks for Will Rogers Downs - 5/4/20
Race 1 on Monday at Will Rogers Downs is a 5 1/2 Furlong Maiden claiming for 3 year olds and up with a purse of $8,580 and a field of nine. (3) Midnight Drama is the newcomer in this field of nine and must be respected thanks to excellent speed around the turn. (9) Vivace returns from an absence of nine months and although out of race shape will be fresher than any of the other eight. (5) Poppy’s Oats was able to post another strong effort in a loss when finishing second at Will Rogers in early April. (5) Poppy’s Oats to win, Exacta 5-2
Race 2 at Will Rogers Downs on Monday will be a five and a half Furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $12,650 and a field of 10. (2) White Russian was victorious by five lengths at the same length in February at Laurel Park and will be difficult to oppose following that dominant performance. (1) Gambler proved he is not far off after finishing second last month at Will Rogers at the same length.(3) My Legacy has to be considered in the first three thanks to an excellent final push. (2) White Russian to win, Exacta 2-1
The third race at Will Rogers is a 5 1/2 Furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $25,080 and a field of just seven. (7) Casino Queen will be the favorite when these horses line up at the gate on Monday and with just cause following two excellent performances the last two times out. (1) Justaboutright will have something to say about No. 7 finishing first as she has more money finishes for her career than her opponents. (2) Zapit cannot be overlooked as she finished second with the No. 1 behind her the last time out. (7) Casino Queen to win, Exacta 7-2
Race 4 at Will Rogers is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $11,550 and a field of nine. (8) Blame It On JR advanced his chances following a strong debut when finishing second last month and further Improvement is definitely in the cards in just his third career start. (9) Shelly’s Dream has shown enough to be considered in this event, while (5) Waverunner may not have the strength to hold off horses down the stretch but will finish somewhere in the money. (8) Blame It On JR to win, Exacta 8-9
Race 5 at Will Rogers Downs on Monday will be a 1-mile claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $12,650 and a field of 10. (9) Lindante was able to move clear by over seven lengths last week and another event of the same quality would make it extremely tough for any of the other nine horses to prevail. (8) Blue Dancer has returned to form following a third-place finish last time out, while (3) One Stop Shop has regained a winning touch after January success at Sunland Park. (9) Lindante to win, Exacta 9-3
Race 6 at Will Rogers Downs on Monday will be a five and a half furlong Maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $8,580 and a field of 10. (7) Woods of Congaree has won plenty of minor money and could do that again on Monday. (9) Bug Zapper has raced well in a couple of stronger races and will enjoy a return to sprinting. (3) I’m A Star Will give the front-runners a run for their money over the final 50 yards. (9) Bug Zapper to win, Exacta 9-7
Race 7 at Will Rogers is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $11,550 and a field of 12. (5) Winning Bells must be considered after some success at Santa Anita over the last couple of months. (2) A Fast Broad was unable to produce her same form from Sam Houston in her debut at Will Rogers but earned respect nonetheless. (10) Lagoon Falls cannot be overlooked in this field of a dozen. (2) A Fast Broad to win, Exacta 2-5
The eighth race at Will Rogers on Monday is a 1-mile maiden special weight for three year olds and up with a purse of $19,800 and a field of 10. (9) Just Ask Joel has been in the money in each of his three starts, while (2) Instigated is the favorite and has a much better gate position but will find it hard to keep up with the No. 9 down the home stretch. (7) Algebra needs to be considered in this 1 mile event thanks to a strong kick. (9) Just Ask Joel to win, Exacta 9-2
Race 9 at Will Rogers on Monday is a 1-mile allowance for three year olds and up with a purse of $20,900 and a field of 10. (4) Potomac would be the horse to beat just taking into account last year's strong form but two mediocre performances at Oaklawn of late make the horse to beat here (3) Irish Spirit, who is the son of Curlin and has shown solid form racing at Santa Anita. (8) Momma’s Baby Boy Cannot be overlooked thanks to solid results in races of the same length. (3) Irish Spirit to win, Exacta 3-4
The 10th and final race on Monday at Will Rogers Downs is a 5 1/2 furlong claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $8,250 and a field of 12. (1) Erebuni did not show much strength in allowance competition the last time out but her appearance previously resulted in a big win and that success could be recaptured again on Monday. (2) Ship Shape Miss will be a threat in this sprint and cannot be overlooked, while (11) Tapindeed will have to put a poor performance the last time out behind her if she wants to finish in the money. (1) Erebuni to win, Exacta 1-2
