2025 Expert Picks
The 2025 racing season is here and we’re off to a fast start. Fan-favorite handicapper Kevin Kilroy is back with expert picks, bold predictions and insider insights to help you pick winners all season long. Whether you’re playing for fun or aiming for the win, their advice will have you one step closer to the finish line.
The season runs now through Sunday, August 24 — and we can’t wait to see you trackside!
Joe Kristufek’s Race Day Selections
Selections provided by Ellis Park racing analyst Joe Kristufek, who has an extensive background in the horse racing industry as a handicapper, on-air talent, producer and fan development specialist. He is well recognized for his creative analysis and wagering tactics and he loves interacting with racing fans.
Sunday, August 24, 2025
| Race 1 | #7 Coffee Talk — Had better win this Race 1 selections: 7/4-2/1-3-6 |
| Race 2 | #5 Ginger Ale — Major improvement expected Race 2 selections: 5-4/1-2/3 |
| Race 3 | #1 Send Cash — Has upside; tough team Race 3 selections: 1/4-2/5-6-3 |
| Race 4 | MANDATORY PAYOUT Dade Park PK 6 carryover = $172,617 #4 Beau Soleil — Lots to like vs. these Race 4 selections: 4-1/2-7-8 |
| Race 5 | #2 Cold Case — Improves off troubled debut Race 5 selections: 2-7/6-10-13-11-4-5-12 |
| Race 6 | #6 Moon Mystique — Intriguing invader Race 6 selections: 6-7-4-5/2-3 |
| Race 7 | #6 Racho Santa Fe — Wins battle of the Brad’s? Race 7 selections: 6-1-3/4-9 |
| Race 8 | #1 Maxisuperfly — Upset potential Race 8 selections: 1-2/5-8-7 |
| Race 9 | #1 Fall in Love — Edge in crapshoot Race 9 selections: 1-7-2-8-9/12-11-10 |
Joe’s Statistics: Summer 2025 Through 7.26
| Races | 67 |
| Winners | 14 |
| 2nd Place | 4 |
| 3rd Place | 14 |
| Win % | 20.1% |
| WPS % | 47.8% |
| $2 ROI | $1.65 |
| $6 ROI | $3.66 |
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