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Joe Kristufek

Churchill Downs, Ellis Park, Fair Grounds and Twin Spires' senior producer & racing analyst Joe Kristufek began his career in his native Chicago, climbing the ladder at the local racing venues. The 1989 rivalry between Kentucky Derby winner Sunday Silence and his nemesis Easy Goer got Joe hooked on horse racing. A self-proclaimed "horse racing ambassador", Joe's industry experience spans from Dubai to Hong Kong to roughly 40 tracks across North America.

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  • 1. Eskenforit

  • 2. Yes It's Ginger

  • 4. Johny's Fireball

    The 4/5 ML favorite #5 Bizzy Echo has lots of speed drawn to her outside and she tends to cave under pressure. There appears to be plenty of opportunity to catch a price in this one.

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Kaitlin Free

Kaitlin Free is currently a reporter and analyst at Churchill Downs, Turfway Park, and Colonial Downs. Kaitlin is also well versed in international races including stops on the Road to the Kentucky Derby in Europe and Asia.

Kevin Kilroy

Kevin Kilroy is a racing and handicapping analyst covering the racing at Churchill Downs, Colonial Downs, Ellis Park, Fair Grounds and Turfway Park.

Tony Calo

Churchill Downs Racing Analyst as well as Turfway Park and Ellis Park Announcer.

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JOE'S FINAL STATS FOR THE 2024 FALL MEET

RACES                                           225
'A' COLUMN WINS 95
'A' COLUMN WIN % 42.2%
TOP PICK WINS 50
2ND 40
3RD 33
WIN % 22.2%
WPS % 54.7%
$2 ROI $1.36
$6 WPS ROI $4.39

KAITLIN'S STATS FOR THE 2025 SPRING MEET

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$2 ROI
$6 WPS ROI

KEVIN'S FINAL STATS FOR THE 2024 FALL MEET

RACES                                           139
'A' COLUMN WINS 66
'A' COLUMN WIN % 47%
TOP PICK WINS 33
2ND 18
3RD 25
WIN % 24%
WPS % 55%
$2 ROI $2.79
$6 WPS ROI $6.42

TONY'S FINAL STATS FOR THE 2024 FALL MEET

RACES                                           255
'A' COLUMN WINS 110
'A' COLUMN WIN % 43%
TOP PICK WINS 52
2ND 48
3RD 31
WIN % 20.4%
WPS % 51%
$2 ROI $1.52
$6 WPS ROI $4.76

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