Churchill Downs Selections: Blame Stakes (May 31, 2025)
Churchill Downs Picks for May 31, 2025: A Comprehensive Analysis of Every Race
Get ready for an exhilarating day of racing at Churchill Downs on Saturday, as highlights include the Grade 3 Blame Stakes. HandicappingT3 provides expert picks for the full card in this detailed preview.
Blame Stakes Picks
Post Time: 5:27 PM ET; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 10 Runners
Win: #7 at 5-2
Exacta: #7 / #9, #8, #6
Trifecta: #7 / #9, #8, #6 / #9, #8, #6
Full Card Analysis
Race 1
Post Time: 12:45 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $120k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 8 Runners
- Bourbon Society (Landeros)
- Cromwell (Ortiz)
- Chillax (Torres)
- Kavanaugh (Saez)
Selections: 1-2-3-4
The Plays
Win: 1 at 5-2Exacta: 1,2,3,4 boxTrifecta: 1/2,3,4/2,3,4
Race 2
Post Time: 1:14 PM ET; Claiming $64k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 12 Runners
- Morello (Hernandez, Jr.)
- Uncashed (Ortiz, Jr.)
- M B's Munning (Torres)
- One Cool Dude (Velazquez)
Selections: 1-2-3-4
The Plays
Win: 1 at 9-2Pick 3 (Races 2-4): 1 / 2,10,11,15, / 4
Race 3
Post Time: 1:43 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $92k; 5 F Dirt; Field of 15 Runners
Longshot Play of the Day
- Backgammon (Gonzalez)
- My Raquels (Lopez)
- Stardialed (Castellano)
- Sounds Mischievous (Osorio)
Selections: 1-2-3-4
The Plays
Win: 1 at 4-1
Race 4
Post Time: 2:14 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $120k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 11 Runners
- Kapoor (Velazquez)
- Strong Destiny (Carreras)
- Speighter Woman (Bravo)
- Putonahappyface (Moquett)
Selections: 1-2-3-4
The Plays
Win: 1 at 9-5Exacta: 1/1,7,11
Race 5
Post Time: 2:46 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $127k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 12 Runners
- Heavenly Sunset (Moreira)
- Tetiaroa (Santiago)
- Overcome Adversity (Gonzalez)
- Clicquot (Torres)
Selections: 1-2-3-4
The Plays
Win: 1 at 2-1Exacta Box: 2,7,11
Race 6 - Grade 3 Aristides Stakes
Post Time: 3:18 PM ET; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 Runners
- S Kelly (Torres)
- Giant Mischief (Lopez)
- World Record (Velazquez)
- Happy is a Choice (Hernandez)
Selections: 1-2-3-4
The Plays
Win: 1 at 7-5Exacta: 1/2,3,4Trifecta: 1/2,3,4/2,3,4
Race 7 - Grade 3 Audubon Stakes
Post Time: 3:51 PM ET; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 8 Runners
- Scipio (Moreira)
- Early Adopter (Lopez)
- Mesero (Santiago)
- Charlie's to Blame (Torres)
Selections: 1-2-3-4
The Plays
Win: 1 at 3-1
Race 8 - Grade 3 Shawnee Stakes - Best Bet of the Card
Post Time: 4:23 PM ET; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 9 Runners
Best Bet of the Card
- Where's My Ring (Rosario)
- Free Like a Girl (Castellano)
- Hoosier Ph rally (Laluna)
- Royal Spa (Osorio)
Selections: 1-2-3-4
The Plays
Win: 1 at 8-5Exacta: 1/3,4,9Trifecta: 1/4,9 /3,4,9
Pick 3 (Races 8-10): 1/3,7,8/7,9
Race 9 - Arlington Stakes
Post Time: 4:55 PM ET; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 9 Runners
- Mercante (Rosario)
- Silent Heart (Lopez)
- Gigante (Maldonado)
- Brilliant Berti (Hernandez, Jr.)
Selections: 1-2-3-4
The Plays
Win: 1 at 9-5Exacta: 1 /7,3,9
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Friday Analysis
- Penn National Picks featuring the Grade 3 Penn Mile Stakes - CANCELLED due to weather conditions and rescheduled for June 20, 2025
Saturday Analysis
- Churchill Downs Picks featuring the Grade 3 Blame Stakes
- Santa Anita Park Picks featuring the Grade 3 Triple Bend Stakes
- Woodbine Picks featuring the Grade 3 Jacques Cartier Stakes
Sunday Analysis
- Churchill Downs Picks featuring the Grade 3 Mint Julep Stakes
Preparefor more thrilling horse-racing action at Churchill Downs on Saturday, as the day's sports schedule includes racing events beyond the Grade 3 Blame Stakes. In addition to experts' picks for the Blame Stakes, HandicappingT3 provides extensive analysis for the entire racing card, including events like the Maiden Special Weight $120k Race 1, the Claiming $64k Race 2, and the Maiden Special Weight $92k Race 3. Betting enthusiasts can find win, exacta, and trifecta selections, as well as the longshot play of the day, for these races and more. Don't forget to tune into Betting News for the latest racing updates and in-depth analysis of premier races throughout the week.
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