Recent proof and real race-day value.
Some races are grind races. Some races produce smaller returns. But on the right days, the bigger exactas can make the card. Battaglia’s Picks is built around giving horseplayers structured information every race day.
Our latest BOOM exacta hits
We started Churchill with a BOOM! On opening day, Sunday, October 25, 2026, Churchill Downs Race 6 produced a 3–7 BOOM exacta paying $102.91. The recommended box was 9–7–2–3.
Below are selected recorded BOOM highlights, including our newest addition. Payouts are shown as recorded in our reports; they are not net profits or a complete performance record. Exacta-box wagering costs are separate.
October 25, 2026 · Exacta 3–7 · Opening day
October 4, 2026 · Exacta 9–7
October 4, 2026 · Exacta 9–10
October 4, 2026 · Exacta 2–3
October 4, 2026 · Exacta 2–4
October 2, 2026 · Exacta 10–7
October 2, 2026 · Exacta 8–11
September 24, 2026 · Exacta 9–3
How to think about results
Not every race is supposed to produce a big payout. The goal is to understand the card, identify the right contenders, spot value when it exists, and avoid guessing.
Full-card structure matters
On strong days, the smaller returns can keep you alive while a larger exacta or value result can define the card. That is why the membership is built around consistent access.
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