Editor’s Note:

Take a gander at the picks and comments from my great friend, Dennis Trusty. He has a deep knowledge of this game and how to find, ferret out, and bet the right horses — just when you can’t seem to find that nugget.

I think the world of Dennis and how much he truly loves the sport, which he grew up in.

Here’s his looks at the Churchill Downs’ card on this Twilight Thursday:

Churchill Downs Thursday 6/4/2026 Picks

Race 1 2 Harbe (5/2)-5 Editor (7/2)-3 Nash Potatoes (5/1) Confidence***
Race 2 7 Jack Charles (9/2)-3 Fuzzy Stare (6/5)-8 Jem’s Hershey Kiss (12/1) Confidence**
Race 3 6 Sweet Sissone (8/1)-8 Lot of Kisses (9/5)-10 Dream on Curlin (4/1) Confidence***
Race 4 3 Diablo Shiraz (8/1)-4 Split Success (7/2)-2 Betty’s Dance (6/5) 1 Fun on the Bayou (9/5) Confidence**
Race 5 1 How’s Al Today (12/1)-10 Quick Silla (3/1)-9 Sky Warrior (3/1) Confidence**
Race 6 7 Callmeyourmajesty (15/1)-4 Hot Mash (5/1)-5 Dagmara (4/1) Confidence****
Race 7 1 Spelllmaker (5/1)-8 Up Country (7/2)-2 Disparate Impact (9/2) Confidence***** BEST BET
Race 8 4 Excite (12/1)-9 Westside Tide (4/1)-2 Tough Little Nut (12/1) Confidence**