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Full Card Analysis
Pimlico Picks- Preakness Stakes (5/17/2025)
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Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 10:30 A.M. ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $58k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
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#5 AUGUSTA MELODY (9-5): Prime Win Player. Decent form of late. Race sets up perfectly.
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#3 SHERIFF RONNIE (8-1): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
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#2 RADICAL RIGHT (15-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. May be able find the right setup.
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#1 BAND CAMP (3-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 5 – 3 – 2 – 1
The Plays
- Win #5 at 8-5
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Exacta Box: 5, 3, 2
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Trifecta Key: 5 over 3, 2, 1
Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 11:05 A.M. ET; Allowance $54k; 1 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.
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#9 DROP THE HAMMER (2-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Race may setup for this runner.
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#3 KOBE’S SMILE (10-1): Major Player. Can run with these. Comes home strong.
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#8 FIVECOMMATWO (20-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. May be able find the right setup.
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#6 MISS ELLARY (8-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge.
Selections: 9 – 3 – 8 – 6
The Plays
- Win #9 at 5-2
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Exacta: 9/3, 8, 6
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Trifecta Box: 9, 3, 8
Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 11:41 A.M. ET; Maiden Special Weight $52k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
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#5 TASK FORCE (12-1): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Race sets up perfectly.
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#1 LAST MAN STANDING (3-2): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape.
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#2 KITTY’S SON (20-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
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#6 TELL ‘EM I’M COMIN (20-1): Fringe Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.
Selections: 5 – 1 – 2 – 6
The Plays
- Win #5 at 6-1
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Exacta Box: 1, 2, 5
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Trifecta Box: 5, 1, 2
Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 12:16 P.M. ET; Maryland Sprint Stakes $150k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
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#6 BOOTH (7-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Should be able to work out a trip.
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#2 PRINCE OF JERICHO (6-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
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#5 CONCRETE GLORY (2-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Should sit a good trip.
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#3 CELTIC CONTENDER (8-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.
Selections: 6 – 2 – 5 – 3
The Plays
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Win #6 at 2-1
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Exacta Box: 6, 2, 5
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Trifecta Key: 6/2, 5, 3
Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 12:51 P.M. ET; Allowance $54k; 5 F Turf; Field of 13 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
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#3 GLEAN (3-1): Best bet of the card. Looks good based on the 81 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
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#4 LILLY SIMONE (10-1): Contender. Comes home strong. Magana is a good bet at the meet.
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#5 PAROLA SICURA (7-2): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
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#7 WISE AND ELEGANT (12-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.
Selections: 3 – 4 – 5 – 7
The Plays
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Win #3 at 9-5
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Exacta: 3/4, 5
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Trifecta Box: 3, 4, 5
- Pick 3: 3 with 3,5 with 1,6,9
Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 1:28 P.M. ET; Skipat Stakes $125k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
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#3 ONE MAGIC PHILLY (9-5): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Should be able to work out a trip.
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#5 ZEITLOS (2-1): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Stamina to be in the mix late.
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#7 STRIKER HAS DIAL (5-2): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Likely in the mix early.
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#4 DISCO EBO (8-1): Fringe Contender. Recent races are solid. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 3 – 5 – 7 – 4
The Plays
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Win #3 at 2-1
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Exacta Box: 3, 5, 7
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Trifecta Key: 3/5, 7, 4
Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 2:07 P.M. ET; Gallorette Stakes $150k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
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#1 DANA’S BEAUTY (6-1): Long shot play of the day. Could be ready for a top effort. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s live long shot on MyBookie.
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#9 WAY TO BE MARIE (3-1): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Good race flow for this runner.
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#6 AUSTERE (8-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
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#3 OCEAN CLUB (15-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.
Selections: 1 – 9 – 6 – 3
The Plays
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Win #1 at 9-5
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Exacta: 1/9, 6, 3
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Trifecta Box: 1, 9, 6
Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 2:48 P.M. ET; Chick Lang Stakes $150k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.
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#8 ONE NINE HUNDRED (7-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Race sets up perfectly.
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#10 TOUCHY (8-1): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. Should take a liking to the race shape.
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#7 FASTER GATOR (6-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
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#3 ANCIENT WORLD (6-1): Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 8 – 10 – 7 – 3
The Plays
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Win #8 at 2-1
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Exacta Box: 8, 10, 7
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Trifecta Key: 8 /10, 7, 3
Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 3:30 P.M. ET; Jim McKay Turf Sprint Stakes $125k; 5 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.
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#5 DETERMINED KINGDOM (4-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly.
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#6 COPPOLA (2-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
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#2 NO NAY HUDSON (5-2): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. May be able find the right setup.
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#8 MATTINGLY (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 5 – 6 – 2 – 8
The Plays
- Win #5 at 2-1
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Exacta: 5/6, 2, 8
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Trifecta Box: 5, 6, 2
Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 4:11 P.M. ET; Spendthrift Farm Sir Barton Stakes $100k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
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#6 INVICTUS (9-5): Top pick. Looks good based on the 97 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
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#9 JUST A FAIR SHAKE (6-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
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#7 HYMN (4-1): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Previous success in similar race types.
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#1 CRUDO (5-2): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 6 – 9 – 7 – 1
The Plays
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Win #6 at 9-5
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Exacta: 6/9, 7, 1
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Trifecta Box: 6, 9, 7
Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 4:53 P.M. ET; James W. Murphy Stakes $100k; 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.
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#7 REAGAN’S WIT (5-2): Prime Win Player. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
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#5 END OF ROMANCE (9-2): Contender. Stamina to be in the mix late. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
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#3 CLOCK TOWER (5-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Previous success in similar race types.
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#6 SOLEIL VOLANT (7-2): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Debuting here, this gelding is at short odds. Potential for talent.
Selections: 7 – 5 – 3 – 6
The Plays
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Win #7 at 8-5
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Exacta: 7/5, 3, 6
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Trifecta Box: 7, 5, 3
Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 12
Post Time: 5:52 P.M. ET; Dinner Party Stakes $250k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.
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#10 FORT WASHINGTON (5-1): Prime Win Player. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Race sets up perfectly.
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#9 IRISH ACES (10-1): Contender. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
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#13 TRIKARI (5-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
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#5 ABRUMAR (20-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.
Selections: 10 – 9 – 13 – 5
The Plays
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Win #10 at 2-1
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Exacta Box: 10, 9, 13
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Trifecta Key: 10/9, 13, 5
Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 13
Post Time: 7:01 P.M. ET; Preakness Stakes $2000k; 1 3/16 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
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#2 JOURNALISM (8-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Looks good based on the 97 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
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#1 GOAL ORIENTED (6-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Good race flow for this runner.
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#6 RIVER THAMES (9-2): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely. Previous success in similar race types.
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#7 SANDMAN (4-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong.
Selections: 2 – 1 – 6 – 7
The Plays
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Win #2 at 9-5
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Exacta: 2/1, 6, 7
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Trifecta Box: 2, 1, 6
Pimlico Race Course Picks – Race 14
Post Time: 7:43 P.M. ET; UAE President Cup Stakes $200k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
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This race is not run by thoroughbreds. Treat it as an exhibition.
Selections: 2 – 6 – 4 – 1
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