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Churchill Downs Race #9

#3 RUN CARSON (7-2)

  • Jockey: F. Prat (22% in 2024)

  • Trainer: Kelsey Danner (14% in 2024)

  • TimeformUS Pace: Early 119, Late 67

  • Last Beyer: 97

  • Running Style: Speed/Presser

Comment: Ultra-consistent 3-year-old who's hit the board in 6 of 7 starts with solid turf sprint figures. Just captured stakes at Belmont with career-best 97 Beyer. Sharp recent works and perfect tactical speed for this spot.

#2 COPPOLA (3-1)

  • Jockey: T. Gaffalione (17% in 2024)

  • Trainer: Dale Romans (12% in 2024)

  • TimeformUS Pace: Early 121, Late 60

  • Last Beyer: 94

  • Running Style: Speed

Comment: Strong turf sprint form including solid fourth in G2 Woodford last out. Quick out of gate and should be prominent early. Multiple triple-digit TimeformUS figures. Romans solid with turf sprinters.

#9 DOUBLE CLUTCH (6-1)

  • Jockey: Luis Saez (16% in 2024)

  • Trainer: George Arnold (15% in 2024)

  • TimeformUS Pace: Early 89, Late 89

  • Last Beyer: 89

  • Running Style: Closer

Comment: Impressive win last out over this course/distance. Arnold strong 29% at Churchill in 2024. Late-running style should benefit from projected pace scenario. Sharp recent works.

#4 CHARCOAL (12-1)

  • Jockey: A. Concepcion (12% in 2024)

  • Trainer: Tracey Wisner (5% in 2024)

  • TimeformUS Pace: Early 97, Late 83

  • Last Beyer: 95

  • Running Style: Stalker

Comment: Strong second in G2 Woodford last out with 95 Beyer. Multiple graded stakes placings and proven at the level. Should get perfect stalking trip. Value play at morning line.🏇🏇Aqueduct Free Picks for Saturday

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#4 Costa Terra (7-2)

  • Jockey: Dylan Davis (19% in 2024)

  • Trainer: Linda Rice (17% in 2024)

  • Last Beyer: 87

  • TimeformUS Pace: Early 77, Late 104

  • Running Style: Stalker

Comment: Versatile runner comes off game win at this level last out with 87 Beyer. Rice trainee has solid foundation of route races and should get perfect stalking trip behind likely contested pace. The Davis/Rice combo hitting at 29% at meet and horse shows steady improvement pattern. Well drawn in mid-pack and looks ready for peak effort after series of fast works.

#5 Tabeguache (9-5)

  • Jockey: Joel Rosario (16% in 2024)

  • Trainer: Brad Cox (27% in 2024)

  • Last Beyer: 95

  • TimeformUS Pace: Early 104, Late 90

  • Running Style: Presser

Comment: Consistent performer brings strong speed figures into this spot, including field-best 95 Beyer in last. Well-bred son of Into Mischief from top Cox barn excels in these spots. Tactical speed should have him perfectly placed just off the pacesetters. Gets leading rider Rosario back and appears to be sitting on another big effort based on sharp morning works.

#2 Instant Coffee (6-1)

  • Jockey: Javier Castellano (13% in 2024)

  • Trainer: Chad Summers (12% in 2024)

  • Last Beyer: 92

  • Running Style: Closer

Comment: Grade 3 winner drops into softer spot after facing tough company all year. Gets class relief and should appreciate added ground as a closing type. Strong late pace figures suggest the expected hot pace could work to his advantage. Worth including at a price under patient handling from Castellano.

#7 Sheriff Bianco (6-1)

  • Jockey: Jose Lezcano (16% in 2024)

  • Trainer: Linda Rice (17% in 2024)

  • Last Beyer: 78

  • Running Style: Press/Stalk

Comment: Battle-tested veteran excels over this track with multiple strong efforts. Rice gives positive jockey switch to Lezcano who fits this one's stalking style perfectly. Recent works signal readiness and versatile running style allows adjustment to pace scenario. Main players need their "A" game to beat him.