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JOE KRISTUFEK Racing Analyst @JoeyDaKRacing EXPERT SELECTIONS Now in his fifth year as Churchill Downs’ lead racing analyst, Joe Kristufek also fills the same role at Fair Grounds in New Orleans. A horse owner himself, Joe has an extensive background in racing and wagering and he has been instrumental in the creation of and hosting fan education programs at the premier racing events at tracks coast to coast. A native of Chicago, Joe is well recognized for his diverse handicapping skills and suggested wagering tactics and he enjoys interacting with all racing fans - from beginner to expert. ©2019 Equibase Company LLC and Churchill Downs, Inc.. All rights reserved. Data provided or compiled by Equibase Company LLC generally are accurate, but occasionally errors and omissions occur as a result of incorrect data received from others, mistakes in processing and other causes. Equibase Company LLC and Churchill Downs, Inc. disclaim responsibility for the consequences, if any, of such errors but would appreciate having any such errors called to their attention. Selections subject to change due to scratches, off the turf, etc. Double-check against program numbers before wagering. For the most up to the minute information, tune in to "Churchill Downs Today" presented by TwinSpires.com one hour before first post every racing day, watch the pre-race paddock show and follow Joe Kristufek on Twitter @JoeyDaKRacing Joe’s Top Pick Stats (through June 23) RACES WINS 2ND 3RD WIN % WPS % 335 93 57 49 27.8% 59.4% 1st Race #7 Windy City Kitty – Lots to like this level #3 Magine – Drops off disappointing debut #9 Pearl Dragon – Intriguing homebred Joe’s selections: 7-3-9/6-8 2nd Race #5 Believeinholidays – Edge on consistency #4 Grit and Glory – Fits like a glove here #1 Snap Hook – Will turf form convert? Joe’s selections: 5-4-1/2-6 3rd Race #1 Princess Kiah – Blinks on; edge at distance #4 Marriage – Alert break key in weak race #2 Quite a Secret – Rates with A-game Joe’s selections: 1-4-2-6-5 4th Race #12 Crossing the Moon – Win early pedigree #8 Elusive d’Oro – Promising 2nd in first try #2 Noose – Full to speedy & talented Chaps Joe’s selections: 12-8-2/9-4-6-11 5th Race #1 Orageuse – Enjoys pocket trip #11 Amandrea – Rates high if draws in #12 Cubs Win – Earned the class hike Joe’s selections: 1-11-12-9-7/5-3 6th Race #7 Greeleys Charm – Better than ever now #9 Flash Attack – Returned to form in last #6 Turner Time – Consistent & game Joe’s selections: 7-9-6/8-5-12-10 Friday, June 28, 2019 Spring 2019_6-28-19.indd 4 6/26/19 2:35 PM
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JOE KRISTUFEKRacing Analyst @JoeyDaKRacing
EXPERT SELECTIONS
Now in his fifth year as Churchill Downs’ lead racing analyst, Joe Kristufek also fills the same role at Fair Grounds in New Orleans. A horse owner himself, Joe has an extensive background in racing and wagering and he has been instrumental in the creation of and hosting fan education programs at the premier racing events at tracks coast to coast. A native of Chicago, Joe is well recognized for his diverse handicapping skills and suggested wagering tactics and he enjoys interacting with all racing fans - from beginner to expert.
©2019 Equibase Company LLC and Churchill Downs, Inc.. All rights reserved. Data provided or compiled by Equibase Company LLC generally are accurate, but occasionally errors and omissions occur as a result of incorrect data received from others, mistakes in processing and other causes. Equibase Company LLC and Churchill Downs, Inc. disclaim responsibility for the consequences, if any, of such errors but would appreciate having any such errors called to their attention.
Selections subject to change due to scratches, off the turf, etc. Double-check against program numbers before wagering.
For the most up to the minute information, tune in to "Churchill Downs Today" presented by TwinSpires.com one hour before first post every racing day, watch the pre-race paddock show and follow Joe Kristufek on Twitter @JoeyDaKRacing
Joe’s Top Pick Stats (through June 23)
RACES WINS 2ND 3RD WIN % WPS %
335 93 57 49 27.8% 59.4%
1st Race
#7 Windy City Kitty – Lots to like this level#3 Magine – Drops off disappointing debut#9 Pearl Dragon – Intriguing homebred
Joe’s selections: 7-3-9/6-8
2nd Race
#5 Believeinholidays – Edge on consistency#4 Grit and Glory – Fits like a glove here#1 Snap Hook – Will turf form convert?
Joe’s selections: 5-4-1/2-6
3rd Race
#1 Princess Kiah – Blinks on; edge at distance#4 Marriage – Alert break key in weak race#2 Quite a Secret – Rates with A-game
Joe’s selections: 1-4-2-6-5
4th Race
#12 Crossing the Moon – Win early pedigree#8 Elusive d’Oro – Promising 2nd in first try#2 Noose – Full to speedy & talented Chaps
Joe’s selections: 12-8-2/9-4-6-11
5th Race
#1 Orageuse – Enjoys pocket trip #11 Amandrea – Rates high if draws in#12 Cubs Win – Earned the class hike
Joe’s selections: 1-11-12-9-7/5-3
6th Race
#7 Greeleys Charm – Better than ever now#9 Flash Attack – Returned to form in last#6 Turner Time – Consistent & game
Joe’s selections: 7-9-6/8-5-12-10
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JOE KRISTUFEKRacing Analyst @JoeyDaKRacing
7th Race
#3 Artemus Bridge – Ramsey chasing title#5 Brush Country – Back quick; blinks on#9 Hooray for Harvey – Speed digs deep late
Joe’s selections: 3/5-9-6-8
8th Race
#4 Sir Navigator – Tough loss in last#2 Blackout – Trouble cost him#3 Leinster – Breakout win at Keeneland
Joe’s selections: 4/2-3-6-1-7
9th Race
#5 Home Base – Plenty of excuses#8 Firehorn – Better than he looks#4 D Squared – Dangerous speed
Joe’s selections: 5-8/4-6-7
10th Race
#7 Get the Prize – Tough losses last two#5 Proschema – Exits same race as top choice#8 Flatout Winner – Smoked maiden claimers
Joe’s selections: 7/5-8-6-1a-11
11th Race
#1 Better Biz – Turf influences; pocket trip?#7 Lemon Chill – Grass stamina on bottom#12 Brie’s Lucky Charm – Best turf resume
Joe’s selections: 1-7-12-14-5/10-2
KK’s Play of the DayBy: Kevin Kerstein
Play of the Day By: Brandon Stauble
HorseRacingKK bstaubs22
Race 5: #1 Orageuse has been in great form in 2019. If she can sit a trip from the rail, she could be a solid play against this field.Suggested Play: #1 Orageuse
Race 2: #1 Snap HookHe just recently broke the maiden but Snap Hook is facing a field of runners either trying to figure out where the belong on the class ladder or once promising stakes-types lacking in current form. Corey Lanerie will be able to use his speed from the rail to secure position and “Snap” should be fit off the nine furlong race.
For valuable workout and racing information, follow Brandon on Twitter.
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