KENTUCKY DOWNS · WEDNESDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 2026

Race 3

ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING 7 Furlongs Turf 3 Year Olds And Up $185,000

Post

TBD

Runners

M/L Fav

Rose Ruler 5-2

Weather

Mostly Sunny · 95°F

★ Selections at a glance

NAP · TOP PICK

Rose Ruler

M/L 5-2

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

M/L 5-2 · market favourite · Maker Michael J (top US trainer) · blinkers

EACH-WAY

Son of a Birch

M/L 5-1

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

M/L 5-1 · Maker Michael J (top US trainer) · Gaffalione T (top jockey)

DARK HORSE

Ganaas

M/L 6-1

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

M/L 6-1

How we score: composite rating of morning-line market position (60%) + trainer tier (20%) + jockey tier (12%) + elite combo bonus (5%) + equipment signals (3%). Picks are programmatic, not editorial — informational only. 21+ where applicable.

# Field of 11

1 post 1

Exact Estimate

Ortiz J L · Joe Sharp · 121 lb

by Into Mischief out of Magic Union

★ Bet at AmWager M/L 4-1

M/L

4-1

2 post 2

The Minkster

Torres J A · Caio Caramori · 121 lb

by English Channel out of Cabriole

★ Bet at AmWager M/L 15-1

M/L

15-1

3 post 3

Flying Liam

Rosario J · Nolan Ramsey · 121 lb

by Liam's Map out of Fly Me to Dubai

★ Bet at AmWager M/L 12-1

M/L

12-1

4 post 4

Mountain Bear (IRE)

Hazlewood Y · J. Sweezey · 121 lb

by No Nay Never out of Holy Alliance*Ire

★ Bet at AmWager M/L 8-1

M/L

8-1

5 post 5

Eli's Promise

Curtis B · Joe Sharp · 121 lb

by Not This Time out of Royal Taat*NZ

B L

★ Bet at AmWager M/L 15-1

M/L

15-1

6 post 6

Son of a Birch

Gaffalione T ELITE · Maker Michael J TOP-25 · 121 lb

by Temple City out of Urquia

★ Bet at AmWager M/L 5-1

M/L

5-1

7 post 7

In a Jam

Bejarano R · Cook Jason · 121 lb

by Preservationist out of Yankee Union

★ Bet at AmWager M/L 10-1

M/L

10-1

8 post 8

Ganaas

Morales E · McKeever Andrew · 118 lb

by War Front out of Shurakaa

★ Bet at AmWager M/L 6-1

M/L

6-1

9 post 9

Coming in Hot

Pauly S · Ismael Bahena · 121 lb

by Maclean's Music out of Allianna

★ Bet at AmWager M/L 50-1

M/L

50-1

10 post 10

Exosome

Rispoli U TOP-25 · Kelsey Danner · 118 lb

by Candy Ride*Arg out of Incredible Grace

★ Bet at AmWager M/L 15-1

M/L

15-1

11 post 11

Rose Ruler M/L FAV

Prat F · Maker Michael J TOP-25 · 121 lb

by American Pharoah out of Meadow Rose

B L

★ Bet at AmWager M/L 5-2

M/L

5-2

Bet Kentucky Downs Today

horse.bet partners with AmWager — open an account, deposit, and place your bet with a $50 bonus bet on your first deposit. Other major US racebooks accept wagers on US horse racing too; we list them here for reference.

21+ where applicable · Sponsored · Bet responsibly · National Problem Gambling Helpline 1-800-GAMBLER

★ HORSE.BET OFFICIAL PARTNER

$50 bonus bet on your first deposit

New customers · Min deposit $10 · Promo code AMWAGER · 21+ where applicable · T&Cs apply

Bet now →

Other US racebooks that accept horse racing wagers

TwinSpires Accepts US racing

TVG / FanDuel Accepts US racing

NYRA Bets Accepts US racing

DRF Bets Accepts US racing

BetMGM Racing Accepts US racing

Responsible gambling: 21+ where applicable · Gambling should be enjoyable, not a way to make money. If gambling is becoming a problem, call the National Problem Gambling Helpline on 1-800-GAMBLER (free, 24/7) or visit ncpgambling.org.