Thu, November 14, 2024

ALTOBELLI (6) was below his best last time when seventh after being in contention on the bend over 6f at Churchill Downs (Dirt), beaten 13 lengths. Will enjoy a drop in class so he is a major player. FEAR THE FACTS (1) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 4½f at this track, beaten 10 lengths into seventh. Has the class to take this out. BAYTOWN SUNDANCE (7) returns after six months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a 12th over 5f at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Among the chances while fresh. VERNOR'S JUNCTION (2) finished 7 lengths from the winner in fourth last start after being in the firing line on the bend over 5½f at Laurel, an improvement on his fifth on debut at Timonium the run before. Beautifully placed and is sure to give this a mighty shake.