Churchill DownsFri, June 21, 2024

MO HOPE (9) finished second last time over 6f at this track (Dirt) to make it three minor placings from seven career runs. Has a good record at this distance with two top-three results from three starts. Has the blinkers removed. Rates highly and a bold showing is expected. STRASSE (3) is a six-start maiden who could only manage to finish sixth after being prominent at the bend at his latest appearance over 1m at this track (Dirt). Likely to be in the finish in this suitable assignment. BEARINGS (6) is back from a lay-off of four months. Closed last campaign with a minor placing over 1m at Turfway Park (Synthetic). Has switched to the Rob Atras stable. Has found the right race and is worth including. SESAME STREEK (2) did little and finished 17 lengths from the winner in ninth over 7f at this track last start, a less impressive effort than his fifth on debut at Keeneland the run before. Has the class to figure prominently.