Churchill DownsFri, May 03, 2024

Group 1 placegetter IMPEL (1) is a progressive type still in first campaign but off to a great start to career. Well placed here and looks hard to beat. Group 2 winner DENIM AND PEARLS (7) went fast early over 7f in the G2 Beaumont Stakes at Keeneland (Dirt) when resuming last time and dug deep to score by 9 lengths. It doesn't get any easier but on her best form she is capable of a big performance. MY MANE SQUEEZE (11) got well back over 1m1/2f in the G2 Fantasy Stakes at Oaklawn Park (Dirt) last time and never threatened, eventually finishing 10 lengths away in eighth. Tackling a more suitable race this time so she is a major player. Group 3 winner R HARPER ROSE (12) showed good early speed then led into the straight last start before fighting on to finish second, beaten 1.75 lengths, over 6f at Listed level at Gulfstream Park (Dirt). Can feature in the finish.