Churchill DownsFri, June 14, 2024

SGT PEPPER (10) ran below expectations when fresh from a lay-off at Keeneland (Turf) over 1m4f last time, finishing sixth and beaten 4 lengths. Likely improver with strong prospects. VIVA LA RED (6) is building towards a win with placings at her last two runs, the latest effort a second over 1m2f at this track (Dirt) when beaten 5.5 lengths. Should be poised just off the lead. Sure to be in the finish. RELAMPAGO VERDE (1) stuck on well last start to finish third over 1m2f at this track (Dirt) after showing good early speed. Ready to go a couple better. INDIAN GULCH (11) has enjoyed a let-up of five-and-a-half weeks since he won when resuming over 1m6f at Oaklawn Park (Dirt), scoring by a nose.