Churchill Downs: DRF Plus handicapping report for May 30, 2014

Race 1

Spot Play

UNBRIDLED REWARD (#6, 2-1): Price probably won’t be much, given all the “whispering” that’s been going on about this Casse 2yo and how she’s one of the faster ones in the barn. Part of the allure here is how the competition seems to be a little on the soft side; from first crop of Warrior’s Reward, she’ll be looking to get her new papa off to a nice start; comes well-drawn toward the outer. – Marty McGee

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Race 2

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Race 3

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Race 4

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Race 5

Spot Play

ARGUMENTAL (#6, 5-2): Part of what makes this particular race worth playing is how #1 Shipmaker is entered off a layoff of nearly 17 months while dropping off a cliff … isn’t he a prime play-against? Looks like Argumental is the most logical alternative; ol’ guy had a very useful last out and clearly doesn’t face much here; underrated barn gets job done when finding the right spot. – Marty McGee

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Race 6

Vulnerable Favorite

If the ML is correct and firster HOLD ME BACK KOTA (#4, 3-1) is a close 2nd choice in the betting for a barn that has struggled badly I'll take my chances against him. -Kenny Peck

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Race 7

Spot Play

ANNABIRD (#5, 8-1) goes back to the turf and her best grass figures are competitive with the others; may be overlooked a bit in the wagering but she could be a stretch threat here. -Kenny Peck

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Race 8

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Race 9

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Race 10

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