Churchill DownsSat, June 22, 2024

Derby City Distaff Stakes winner VAHVA (3) saluted last start in the G1 Derby City Distaff Stakes at this track (Dirt) over this distance after she was prominent at the bend. Has found the frame in all six starts at this journey, including four wins. Has good early toe so she should be handy in the run. Best figures should see her run well. Group 1 winner SOCIETY (1) is back from a break of eight months. Raced below par at her only appearance last prep when fourth over 7f in the G1 Breeders' Cup FM Sprint at Santa Anita (Dirt). Tyler Gaffalione who has scored on her four times retains the mount. Well placed and should be in the finish. Group 1 winner CHI TOWN LADY (4) settled well back before making steady ground in the straight last start to finish fourth, beaten 3 lengths, over this journey in the G1 Derby City Distaff Stakes at this track (Dirt). One to watch for late in the piece. ROYAL SPA (2) comes here off a last-start seventh, beaten 4 lengths, over 6f at this track. Has solid form at this track, scoring on two occasions from three starts. Deserves serious consideration.