Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 29
J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Thursday, Sept. 29 at Delaware Park and Churchill Downs.
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for September 29. Churchill Downs Bet Back: Receive refunds on win bets (up to $10) if your horse finishes second in select races at Churchill Down. Hoosier Park Pick 4 Hit It and Split It: Hit the early Pick4 at Hooher Park on any Thursday from July 14 to October 13 to win a $1,000 weekly jackpot.
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Thursday's First State Dash S. (six furlongs, 3:00 p.m. ET) at Delaware Park. #6 Bandits Heart is the most accomplished entrant in this six-furlong dash for Delaware-bred juveniles. Howgreatisnate (6-1) is a Brisnet favorite and won his debut in a $40,000 maiden claimer at the same track last month.
#6 Amaryllis finished second in her debut sprinting 6 1/2 furlongs against maiden special weight company at Ellis Park. Rodolphe Brisset's 13% win rate with debuting runners jumps to 25% with second-time starters.
Churchill Downs has a race 6: Maiden Special Weight (six furlongs, 7:25 p.m. ET) on Saturday. Brad Cox's unraced two-year-old son Double Barrel is the favorite to win.
