Horse Racing Bets: Blackeyed Susans + Chick Lang and Louisville

Mage looks to secure the second jewel in the Triple Crown on Saturday when the Gustavo Delgado trained runner steps into the Preakness starting gate. We’ll have plenty of articles regarding the Preakness Stakes. In the mean time, check out more info for six other graded races happening this weekend.

Keep reading for more information, horse racing betting lines, analysis, and free picks for this weekend’s top stakes events at Pimlico Race Course and Churchill Downs.

Top Stakes Races for Blackeyed Susans Plus Chick Lang and Louisville

Top Stakes Races for the Week: Friday, May 19 – Saturday, May 20

Pimlico Special | Grade 3

1 3/16 miles dirt – 3 year olds & up
Track: Pimlico Race Course | Baltimore, Maryland
When: Friday, May 19, 2023
Race type: Thoroughbred – Flat racing

At least eight horses should enter the starting gate for the 2023 Pimlico Special. Among the eight, Kenny McPeek trained Rattle N Roll projects as the chalk.

Kuchar, trained by Todd Pletcher will attract action. So will Law Professor and Keystone Field. Others expected to join the fray include Clapton, Armando R, Law Professor, Cooke Creek, and Speed Bias.

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Miss Preakness Stakes | Grade 3

6 furlongs dirt – 3 year old fillies
Track: Pimlico Race Course | Baltimore, Maryland
When: Friday, May 19, 2023
Race type: Thoroughbred – Flat racing

Maryland based trainer Brittany Russell hopes to saddle a couple of contenders in the Miss Preakness. L Street Lady and Bound By Destiny both have a shot.

Key of Life, trained by Brad Cox, should leave the gate the chalk. Steve Asmussen trained Topsy will attract action. Happy Clouds, Afternoon Tea, and Maple Leaf Mel should also garner betting dollars.

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Blackeyed Susans Stakes | Grade 2

1 1/8 miles dirt – 3 year old fillies
Track: Pimlico Race Course | Baltimore, Maryland
When: Friday, May 19, 2023
Race type: Thoroughbred – Flat racing

The Blackeyed Susans, the second jewel in the Triple Tiara, has attracted twelve entrants. Among the twelve, Bob Baffert trained Faiza should go off the chalk.

Faiza is undefeated. Brad Cox will saddle a couple of runners in Merlazza and Comparative. Todd Pletcher will also have two runners in the race, Frosty O Toole and Miracle.

George Weaver trained Sacred Wish is another with chance. Don’t be surprised if the results like what happened in the Kentucky Oaks, an underdog wins the Blackeyed Susans.

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Gallorette Stakes | Grade 3

1 1/16 miles turf – 3 year old fillies & mares
Track: Pimlico Race Course | Baltimore, Maryland
When: Saturday, May 20, 2023
Race type: Thoroughbred – Flat racing

One of Chad Brown’s equines should attract the most action, Whitebeam or Eminent Victory. If a Chad Brown runner doesn’t win, a Graham Motion runner is likely to skip into the winner’s circle.

Soprano Basilea, Vergara, and Bipartisanship all hail from the Motion barn. Traffic Song and Princess Theorem should also run.

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Chick Lang Stakes | Grade 3

6 furlongs dirt – 3 year olds
Track: Pimlico Race Course | Baltimore, Maryland
When: Saturday, May 20, 2023
Race type: Thoroughbred – Flat racing

Bob Baffert trained Havnameltdown will go off the chalk for sure. Ryvit, from the Steve Asmussen barn, will attract some action.

Others to consider include Kenny McPeek trained Frosted Departure, Bristol Channel, and Super Chow from the Jorge Delgado barn.

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Louisville Stakes | Grade 3

1 ½ miles turf – 4 year olds & up
Track: Churchill Downs | Louisville, Kentucky
When: Saturday, May 20, 2023
Race type: Thoroughbred – Flat racing

At least six runners will go in the Grade 3 Louisville Stakes. Among the six, three stand in Mike Maker’s barn: Yamato, Therapist, and Bay Street Money.

Graham Motion puts the saddle on The Grey Wizard. Another Mystery and English Conqueror will also run.