The racing action from Pimlico Race Course on Friday features the George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Pimlico Race Course picks for the entire card!
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Pimlico Picks- Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (5/16/2025)
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Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 11:30 A.M. ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $54k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
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#6 VERIFIRE (2-5): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot.
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#4 SAXTON (4-1): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Should take a liking to the race shape.
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#3 CHANGE MY WORLD (15-1): Contender. Has been running well enough recently. Trainer, Eppler, is having a lot of success this meeting.
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#5 ARTILLERY GUNNAR (8-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 6 – 4 – 3 – 5
The Plays:
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Win #6 at 2-1
- Exacta Box 3,4,6
Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 12:01 P.M. ET; Maiden Special Weight $52k; 1 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.
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#12 SOFTWARE (7-2): Prime Win Player. Comes in with solid form.
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#10 MY BRAZILIAN GIRL (5-2): Contender. Comes home strong.
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#13 SOUPER WILLIWAW (8-1): Worth a look. Has experience at this level.
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#5 ABUNDANT LOVE (4-1): Fringe Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 12 – 10 – 13 – 5
The Plays:
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Win #12 at 9-5
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Exacta 12/3,10,13
- Trifecta 12/3,10,13/3,10,13
Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 12:32 P.M. ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $58k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
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#6 STRONSINO (5-2): Best bet of the card. Strong early pace figs. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
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#9 POINT DUME (7-2): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition.
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#1 FEELING WOOZY (12-1): Worth a look. Should sit a good trip.
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#10 CLASSIC JOKE (12-1): Fringe Contender.
Selections: 6 – 9 – 1 – 10
The Plays:
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Win #6 at 8-5
- Exacta 6/1,10
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Daily Double: 6 with 10, 2
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Pick 3: 6 with 10, 2 with 4, 7
Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 1:02 P.M. ET; Allowance $54k; 5 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.
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#10 ZIP LINE TO HEAVEN (7-2): Top pick. Should still have something in the tank late.
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#2 KATIE’S NOTION (4-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
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#7 INCINERATOR (12-1): Worth a look. Trainer, Magana, is having a lot of success this meeting. Previous success in similar race types.
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#6 BILLIONAIRES ROW (12-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 10 – 2 – 7 – 6
The Plays:
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Win #10 at 2-1
- Exacta Box 2,10
Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 1:33 P.M. ET; Maiden Special Weight $52k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
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#4 ENNIS TOWN (8-5): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly.
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#7 PRIVMAN (6-5): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
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#3 RHYTHM ‘N BLUES (12-1): Contender. Has experience at this level.
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#2 FIRMANTOWN (6-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.
Selections: 4 – 7 – 3 – 2
The Plays:
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Win #4 at 8-5
- Exacta Key Box 3/4,7
Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 2:04 P.M. ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $58k; 5 F Turf; Field of 13 runners.
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#10 HAD TO HAVE HIM (10-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 85 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Race sets up perfectly.
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#3 TIDEWATER (7-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet.
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#2 TALL ORDER (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.
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#5 PSYCHEDELIC SHACK (20-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 10 – 3 – 2 – 5
The Plays:
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Win #10 at 5-1
- Exacta Box 2,3,10
Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 2:34 P.M. ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $58k; 1 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.
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#7 ARMY OFFICER (2-1): Prime Win Player. Race sets up perfectly.
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#11 OCEAN CITY (3-1): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Should take a liking to the race shape.
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#5 WOW WHATA SUMMER (10-1): Worth a look.
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#3 WORTHINGTON (15-1): Fringe Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.
Selections: 7 – 11 – 5 – 3
The Plays:
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Win #7 at 9-5
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Exacta 7/3,5,11
- Trifecta 7/3,5,11/3,5,11
Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 3:05 P.M. ET; Allaire DuPont Distaff Stakes $125k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
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#3 CANDIED (8-5): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Stamina to outlast the competition.
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#1 DAZZLING MOVE (4-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
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#6 PEIGNOIR (8-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
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#5 SEA DANCER (6-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.
Selections: 3 – 1 – 6 – 5
The Plays:
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Win #3 at 9-5
- Exacta Box 1,3,6
Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 3:36 P.M. ET; Hilltop Stakes $125k; 1 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.
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#7 WHITE ROCKS (6-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Stamina to outlast the competition.
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#6 PRETTY LAVISH (8-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
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#2 PLAY WITH FIRE (6-1): Major Player. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Should sit a good trip.
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#1 PRINCESS ATTITUDE (15-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 7 – 6 – 2 – 1
The Plays:
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Win #7 at 5-2
- Exacta Box 2,6,7
Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 4:07 P.M. ET; Miss Preakness Stakes $150k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 13 runners.
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#6 STUNNER (4-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Stamina to outlast the competition.
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#12 VODKA WITH A TWIST (7-2): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Should take a liking to the race shape.
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#4 G W’S GIRL (12-1): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
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#10 MILA ROSE (10-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 6 – 12 – 4 – 10
The Plays:
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Win #6 at 2-1
- Exacta Box 4,6,12
Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 4:38 P.M. ET; The Very One Stakes $100k; 5 F Turf; Field of 14 runners.
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#9 LOON CRY (9-5): Prime Win Player. Race sets up perfectly.
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#14 ACCOMPLISHED GIRL (3-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
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#12 SIMPLY STATED (10-1): Worth a look. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
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#11 ADMIRAL HOPPER (12-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 9 – 14 – 12 – 11
The Plays:
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Win #9 at 9-5
- Exacta 9/2,14
Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 12
Post Time: 5:10 P.M. ET; Pimlico Special Stakes $250k; 1 3/16 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
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#1 PHILEAS FOGG (5-1): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Race sets up perfectly.
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#7 PYRENEES (8-5): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
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#3 ENCINO (6-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
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#9 RED ROUTE ONE (8-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 1 – 7 – 3 – 9
The Plays:
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Win #1 at 5-1
Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 13
Post Time: 5:44 P.M. ET; George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan Stakes $300k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
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#1 LIAM IN THE DUST (6-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Looks good based on the 82 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
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#8 AMARTH (4-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
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#5 KINZIE QUEEN (10-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
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#2 PRINCESS ALIYAH (15-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.
Selections: 1 – 8 – 5 – 2
The Plays:
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Win #1 at 2-1
- Exacta Box 1,5,8
Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 14
Post Time: 6:23 P.M. ET; Maiden Special Weight $52k; 5 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.
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#2 ROJA (3-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Comes in with solid form.
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#5 MO HYPE (8-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
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#9 DEVILISH ONE (12-1): Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
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#4 MAERDAMA (9-5): Contender. Solid turn of foot. Could be griding down the competition late.
Selections: 2 – 5 – 9 – 4
The Plays:
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Win #2 at 9-5
- Exacta Box 2,5,9
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