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Horse racing predictions and picks for Sunday, August 31 at Kentucky Downs

Experienced betting analyst Ed Sehon, known by his alias Mr. Ed, offers his choices for the races at Kentucky Downs on Sunday, 31st August.

Forecasts and forecasts for horse racing at Kentucky Downs on August 31st
Forecasts and forecasts for horse racing at Kentucky Downs on August 31st

Horse racing predictions and picks for Sunday, August 31 at Kentucky Downs

Kentucky Downs is set to host an action-packed racing day on August 31, with a total of 11 races scheduled. The racecourse, located in western Kentucky, will feature three high-priced stakes and a handicap, promising an exciting day for horse racing enthusiasts.

The forecast for the day is partly cloudy skies and a high in the low 80s, providing ideal racing conditions. The first race post is at 1:25 p.m. ET/10:25 a.m. PT.

In Race 1, renowned trainer Mr. Ed has selected #1 IMMINENT RISK (3-1 morning line) for the $100K Maiden Special Weight for 2YO fillies going a mile.

Race 2 will see a pair of Mr. Ed's selections: #4 THE JACKAL (6-1 morning line) and #5 ORATOR (7-2) in the $170K Maiden Special Weight for 3YOs going 11⁄2-miles.

The 9th race, the $1,000,000 Juvenile Sprint Stakes for 2-year-old horses over 6½ furlongs, will feature trainers Steve Asmussen and George Weaver. Mr. Ed's Best Bet of the Day, #8 OBLITERATION (7-2 morning line), will be competing in this race.

Race 11, scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET/4:05 p.m. PT, is the $1,000,000 JUVENILE FILLIES STAKES for 2YO fillies going a mile. Mr. Ed's pick for this race is #6 MERINGUE (3-1 morning line).

Race 8, a Pick 4 event starting at 5:23 p.m. ET/2:32 p.m. PT, offers multiple horse options: 2, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11. Mr. Ed's selection for this race is #4 LEVERAGE (6-1 morning line).

In Race 7, the $210K Allowance Claiming for 3YOs going 61⁄2 furlongs, Mr. Ed has chosen a trio of horses: #5 THAT'S RIGHT, #8 RUN CURTIS RUN, and #11 LET MY PEOPLE GO.

Finally, in Race 5, the $190K Allowance for 3 YOs & up going 1 5/16-mile, Mr. Ed's selection is #10 WARLANDER (10-1 morning line).

With a total of $193 in wagers expected for the day, racing fans are in for an exciting day at Kentucky Downs on August 31. Don't miss it!

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