Churchill Downs Picks for May 24:

TRACKING MR. ED: As the sun finally appeared around noon on Saturday, the main track’s condition went from SLOPPY to MUDDY to GOOD, and before the last race went to post, ended the day FAST. While showers were expected again on Sunday and Monday, Mr. Ed plans to be in a pew on Sunday morning praying for clear skies (and winners). To review Saturday’s results, both Luis Saez and Mr. Ed had four winners (and both just missed No. 5 in the finale) while no trainer or other jockey had more than one win. When all was said and run on Saturday, the average $2 Win ticket returned $9.70. First post on Sunday is 12:45 p.m. ET/ 9:45 a.m. PT. Here’s a look at Mr. Ed’s exclusive VSiN picks.

Mr. Ed’s Churchill Downs Picks for Sunday, 5/24

Race 2 (1:15 p.m. ET/10:15 a.m. PT) — $71K MAIDEN for 4YOs & Up going a mile

Mr. Ed likes a trio: #3 BIG CITY (3-1 morning line) for trainer Tristan Ashford with Raphael Bejarano returning to ride after dull effort in sprint; #5 CLASSIC LEGACY (4-1) for savvy trainer Cipriano Contreras with Amir Mendoza on board, and #7 SYSTEMIC CHANGE (5-2) for veteran trainer Michael Maker with big rider upgrade to popular Tyler Gaffalione. 

CHURCHILL DOWNS SELECTION: $5 Exacta Box. ($30)

Race 3 (1:44 p.m. ET/10:44 a.m. PT) — $86K CLAIMING for 4YOs going 5½-furlongs

Mr. Ed likes the two outer-post geldings: #10 LET MY PEOPLE GO (7-2 morning line) with Jose Ortiz riding for savvy Joe Sharp, and #11 CAN’T DENY IT (5-2) with under-appreciated rider Jarad Loveberry for 30% trainer Larry Rivelli. No easy task.

CHURCHILL DOWNS SELECTION: $5 Exacta Box. ($10)

Race 4 (2:14 p.m. ET/11:14 a.m. PT) — $92K MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT FOR 3YOs & Up going a mile 

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The mysterious Mr. Ed, who picks his ponies less than two hours from #1 ASHEVILLE (5-2 morning line) loves hunch bet. Son of Omaha Beach goes for hot  Brad Cox barn with top jock Irad Ortiz, Jr. returning after big stretch move. Look for late score.

CHURCHILL DOWNS SELECTION: $20 to Win. ($20)

Race 5 (2:46 p.m. ET/11:46 a.m. PT) — $57K MAIDEN CLAIMING for 3YOs & Up going 1 1/16-mile

Mr. Ed goes with class-dropper #5 NYQUISTADOR (5-2 morning line) for trainer Robert Medina who removes blinkers and hires jockey Tyler Gaffalione in big rider upgrade.

CHURCHILL DOWNS SELECTION: $10 to Win & Place. ($20)

Race 6 (3:19 p.m. ET/12:19 p.m. PT) — $120K MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT for fillies and mares, 3YOs & Up going 1 1/16-mile on the turf

Taking a chance sophomore filly will draw into field, Mr. Ed’s pick is #14 EAT HAY RUN (4-1 morning line) for excellent Brendan Walsh barn with jockey Luis Saez returning. Placed in only two outings. Eat hay, Win!

CHURCHILL DOWNS SELECTION: $10 to Win. ($10)

Race 8 (4:23 p.m. ET/1:23 p.m. PT) — $134K ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL for fillies and mares, 3YOs & Up going 1 1/16-mile

Mr. Ed’s betting #5 BEING MYSELF (6-5) for Kentucky Derby winning team of Cherie DeVaux and Jose Ortiz. She’ll be tough to beat. Only blemish on five-race career was much-too-tough G2 Mother Goose. I’ll bet on Myself.

CHURCHILL DOWNS SELECTION: $20 to Win. ($20)

Races 9-10 (4:56 p.m. ET/1:56 p.m. PT)

Mr. Ed’s EXTRA SPECIAL LATE DAILY DOUBLE:

Race 9: #3 WRITE OFF JERRY (6-1 morning line) & #11 ASHLEY’S ARCHER (6-1)

Race 10: #2 SMOKIN HOT STUFF (4-1 morning line) & #3 SOLAIA (2-1)

CHURCHILL DOWNS SELECTION: $5 Daily Double: 3,11/2,3. ($20)

TOTAL WAGERS: $130

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