Churchill DownsFri, May 03, 2024

Multiple Group 3 winner FIRST MISSION (3) returned to winning form second up last start, scoring by 5 lengths over 1m1f in the G3 Essex Handicap at Oaklawn Park (Dirt). Has scope for improvement so he looks the testing material. Group 3 winner TUMBARUMBA (6) is overdue for a win with two recent placings, the latest finishing second over 1m1/2f in the G3 Ghostzapper Stakes at Gulfstream Park (Dirt), and is down in the weights this time. Should camp just off the leaders. Will play a major role. Blue Grass Stakes winner TAPIT TRICE (7) returns after a lay-off of eight months. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1m at Aqueduct. Can make his presence felt. Group 1 placegetter IL MIRACOLO (5) finished third two runs back in the G2 Gulfstream Park Mile Stakes (Dirt) then improved last time out to score by 0.3 lengths over 1m1/2f in the G3 Ghostzapper Stakes at Gulfstream Park (Dirt). Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish.