Churchill Downs’ Saturday card features a strong late Pick 5 sequence with four graded stakes races offering compelling betting opportunities. Key selections include singling #7 Lush Lips in the Tepin Stakes due to her consistent form and absence of top turf filly Nitrogen, while in the Grade 3 Kelly’s Landing Stakes, #3 Booth is favored after a four-race win streak. The Grade 2 Wise Dan sees a four-horse spread led by #7 Brilliant Berti, and the Grade 1 Stephen Foster highlights a rematch between Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan and Sierra Leone, though the top pick is #2 Mindframe based on his strong recent performances.

The sequence closes with the American Derby, where #1 Reagan’s Wit is the top choice backed by a strong trainer-jockey combo, with #3 Tiztastic as a secondary option. The recommended $0.50 late Pick 5 ticket covers races 8 through 12 with a $36 investment, balancing singles and multiple horses to maximize value while managing ticket cost. The selections reflect careful analysis of recent form, trainer-jockey success, and race dynamics to capitalize on this loaded Churchill Downs card.