Timeform US SmartPlays: Friday 3 May

• Timeform pick out the best bets in the US

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Churchill Downs - R5 (17:43) - Back #4 Idiomatic

The Grade 1 La Troienne sees the return of last year's Champion Older Dirt Female Horse IDIOMATIC and she's the clear pick at the weights in a Grade 1 lacking depth. Pretty Mischievous, has a fine record at this venue, including winning last year's Kentucky Oaks, and looks the obvious threat. Xigera has a good strike-rate and can make the trifecta.

Churchill Downs - R6 (18:26) - Back #2 Ova Charged

OVA CHARGED is a versatile sort going places and looks up to extending her unbeaten streak in the Grade 3 Unbridled Sidney. Elm Drive has the rider for the big occasion up and is taken to get second, whilst Stone Silent is on a roll at present and can take third.

Churchill Downs - R11 (22:51) - Back #14 Leslie's Rose

The weather could be a feature, however, it looks quite an open running of the Kentucky Oaks and preference is for Todd Pletcher's LESLIE'S ROSE, who won the Ashland in good style last time. Just F Y I can build on her seasonal reappearance but may have to give best once again here, whilst Tarifa is a serious danger so long as she handles the prelims.