It’s Kentucky Derby Week. We’ll have plenty of info, analysis, and make free picks for the big race on Saturday. For now, check out more information on the Grade 1 Kentucky Oaks as well as 5 other graded races happening at Churchill Downs this weekend.
Keep reading for more information, horse racing betting lines, analysis, and free picks for this weekend’s top stakes events right before the Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.
Top Stakes to Bet On: Kentucky Oaks, Derby City, Turf Classic, and Churchill Down
Top Stakes Races for the Week: Friday, May 5 – Saturday, May 6
Alysheba Stakes | Grade 2
1 1/16 miles dirt – 4 year olds & up
Track: Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky
When: Friday, May 5, 2023
Race type: Thoroughbred – Flat racing
So far, just four horses will run in the Alysheba Stakes. All four should have a chance. Rich Strike, the 2022 Kentucky Derby winner, leads the field.
Rich Strike won’t go off the chalk. West Will Power, trained by Brad Cox, will be the favorite. Milliken and Smile Happy will also run.
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La Troienne Stakes | Grade 1
1 1/16 miles dirt – 4 year old fillies & mares
Track: Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky
When: Friday, May 5, 2023
Race type: Thoroughbred – Flat racing
No doubt, 2022 Kentucky Oaks winner and D. Wayne Lukas trained Secret Oath will go off the favorite. Secret Oath finished second behind rival Clairiere in the Grade 1 Apple Blossom in her last.
Kathleen O. could improve off a second in the Top Flight Stakes in her last. Todd Pletcher trained Classy Edition and Brad Cox runner A Mo Ready will challenge Secret Oath for the win money.
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Kentucky Oaks | Grade 1
1 1/8 miles dirt – 3 year old fillies
Track: Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky
When: Friday, May 5, 2023
Race type: Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Like every year, the 2023 Kentucky Oaks boasts a full field of talented three-year-old fillies. Kenny McPeek trained Defining Purpose, the Grade 1 Ashland winner, and West Paint from the Brad Cox barn should go off the favorites.
Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies winner Wonder Wheel will attract action. So will Todd Pletcher runner Gambling Girl. On paper, this year’s Kentucky Oaks is wide open.
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Churchill Down Stakes | Grade 1
7 furlongs dirt – 4 year olds & up
Track: Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky
When: Saturday, May 6, 2023
Race type: Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Connections for seven runners will enter their horses for the Grade 1 Churchill Downs Stakes. Among the seven, Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile winner Cody’s Wish rates the favorite.
Cody’s Wish brings a four race win streak into this. Endorsed is likely to go off the second choice. Other runners include Sir Alfred James, Here Mi Song, Steal Sunshine, Hoist the Gold, and Get Her Number.
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Derby City Distaff | Grade 1
7 furlongs dirt – 4 year old fillies & up
Track: Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky
When: Saturday, May 6, 2023
Race type: Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Three equines have confirmed to break from the gate in the Grade 1 Derby City Distaff. More horses will join the fray for sure. But for now, three have confirmed.
Matareya, Frank’s Rockette, and Hot and Sultry will run. Matareya rates the horse to beat. Frank’s Rockette will garner betting dollars. Hot and Sultry cuts back in distance after finishing behind Clairiere and Secret Oath in the Grade 1 Apple Blossom at 1 1/16 miles in her last.
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Turf Classic Stakes | Grade 1
7 furlongs dirt – 3 year olds fillies
Track: Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky
When: Saturday, May 6, 2023
Race type: Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Each of the four confirmed runners for the Grade 1 Turf Classic Stakes can win. Todd Pletcher trained Up to the Mark has won 2-of-3 with a third. The third place finish happened in the Grade 1 Maker’s Mark Mile.
Wolfie’s Dynaghost from the Johnathan Thomas barn can win. So can Jason Barkley trained Spooky Channel and Brendan Walsh trained Satin.
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Derby City Distaff (G1) 2022
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