Churchill DownsSat, June 01, 2024

Group 2 winner XIGERA (6) missed the placings when returning from a lay-off last time out over this distance in the G1 La Troienne Stakes at this track (Dirt), beaten 39 lengths. Form here strong boasting two wins from three starts. Among the leading chances. Group 3 placegetter SCYLLA (7) was in a different class last time when a dominant 7 lengths winner over 1m at this track, adding to her outstanding recent form. Leading contender. American Oaks winner WET PAINT (3) tackled the Apple Blossom Handicap over 1m1/2f at Oaklawn Park last time out when fresh from a lay-off and was beaten 10 lengths into sixth by Adare Manor. Among the chances on her best figures. MAGICAL LUTE (1) comes here following a win over 1m1/2f at Keeneland seven weeks ago, getting home by half a length. Ticks all the right boxes.