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Churchill Downs Free Handicapper Picks: April 26 Betting Guide from Today’s Racing Digest

Churchill Downs Free Handicapper Picks – April 26, 2025

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  • Race 1: Tiberius Mercurius — typically settles midpack and will appreciate the strong early pace scenario here. Esquivel’s barn isn’t flashy but does have solid fundamentals. Recent strong FIRE and CPR ratings underline his readiness. His recent workout (CDT Apr 16, 100.8b) further emphasizes sharp form.. Full pace setup available in the Digest edition.
  • Race 6: Holster — Front-running style with consistent, top-level CPR and FIRE figures. Johnston’s barn hasn’t won recently but performs respectably on dirt (16.9%). Could be the horse to beat with strong recent races and figures that dominate this field.. Digest’s pace figures reveal how little early pressure he’ll face.
  • Race 9: Non Violence — will likely benefit from today’s pace, sitting just behind the leaders. Calhoun is crushing lately (40%), and this mare’s recent dominating Stakes victory at Evangeline Downs signals she’s peaking at the perfect time. Her figures—especially Fast Fig and Final Time Rating—tower over many in here. She’s possibly the horse to beat. Full race shape analysis in today’s Digest shows the exact collapse timing.

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  • Race 3: Lou Anna — owns compelling early pace figures and class relief. Her recent bullet workouts at Keeneland (April 9) indicate readiness. With McCutchen’s decent dirt sprint stats, she’s firmly a top contender if ready. Watch the betting. See full Fractional Charting layouts in today’s Digest.

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  • Race 10: Evan On Earth — clearly has the best pace figures and class ratings in the field. Foley’s barn hits well enough on dirt sprints to trust this colt, who narrowly missed at higher Maiden levels in the past. His recent workouts at Churchill ( 48.4) support peak fitness and we’ll tab the tote for clues as to his readiness.. Get the complete pace forecast inside today’s Digest.

Race-by-Race Breakdown

Race 1 Analysis

Pace collapse incoming. Early burners Peruvian Lucky and Coyote Road will set it up perfectly for Tiberius Mercurius, who owns superior CPR/FIRE ratings and a strong closing punch. His recent sharp workout (CDT Apr 16) confirms he’s primed. Full early fractions and variant adjustments available in today’s Digest.

Top Play: Tiberius Mercurius

Race 2 Analysis

Perfect midpack setup on the turf. Mission of Joy drops from Graded Stakes and owns the top CPR and Final Time ratings. Full turf pace flow visuals available in today’s Digest.

Top Play: Mission of Joy

Race 3 Analysis

Pace will melt with several speedsters battling. Lou Anna has the highest early speed and benefits from massive class relief. Full fractional times show why she’s got the tactical advantage — see inside the Digest.

Top Play: Lou Anna

Race 4 Analysis

Early speed duel looming. Sundance Feature consistently fires strong races and Drury’s solid dirt sprint record complements her solid performances. The mare has worked fast for her return and her barn can bring them back ready. Recent efforts show impressive resilience and adaptability, positioning her ideally to handle today’s pace scenario.. Complete early and late pace ratings are laid out inside today’s Digest.

Top Play: Sundance Feature

Race 5 Analysis

Carolo Rapido Solid contender dropping down from tougher company at Oaklawn. Maker’s barn hits strongly (20%) with class droppers, clearly advantageous today. Consistently high CPR, FIRE, and Fast Fig ratings; serious win threat.. Full projected pace pressure scenarios detailed inside the Digest.

Top Play: Carolo Rapido

Race 6 Analysis

Holster Front-running style with consistent, top-level CPR and FIRE figures. Johnston’s barn hasn’t won recently but performs respectably on dirt (16.9%). Could be the horse to beat with strong recent races and figures that dominate this field.. He is the likely lone speed. Digest’s full Fractional Charting confirms minimal early challenge.

Top Play: Holster

Race 7 Analysis

Vino Tiempo Highest-ranked runner based on CPR, FIRE, and Fast Fig ratings. Trainer Vance’s modest route record (4.5%) tempers enthusiasm, but recent sharp finish at Oaklawn indicate top form and readiness to break through.. Complete long-distance pace projections inside today’s Digest.

Top Play: Vino Tiempo

Race 8 Analysis

Smooth Waves has a pressing running style that fits today’s moderate pace scenario perfectly. Foley’s barn isn’t scorching recently, but her proven competitiveness at this RCL makes her a solid contender. Past turf route performances were consistently respectable despite no wins recently, but she’s shown she belongs here, especially if Ortiz Jr. can keep her engaged early.. Full grass pace breakdowns are detailed inside the Digest to pinpoint winning stalkers.

Top Play: Smooth Waves

Race 9 Analysis (Roxelana Stakes)

Pace meltdown city. Non Violence will likely benefit tremendously from today’s hot pace scenario, sitting just behind the leaders. Calhoun is crushing lately (40%), and this mare’s recent dominating Stakes victory at Evangeline Downs signals she’s peaking at the perfect time. Her figures—especially Fast Fig and Final Time Rating—tower over many in here. She’s possibly the horse to beat.. Today’s Digest has the detailed expected pace collapse timing.

Top Play: Non Violence

Race 10 Analysis

Evan On Earth clearly has the best pace figures and class ratings in the field. Foley’s barn hits well enough on dirt sprints to trust this colt, who narrowly missed at higher Maiden levels in the past. His recent workouts at Churchill ( 48.4) support peak fitness and we’ll tab the tote for clues as to his readiness. Digest shows how the pace scenario falls apart for his rivals.

Top Play: Evan On Earth

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