Churchill DownsThu, September 19, 2024

REIGN CHAMPAGNE (6) settled well back when 19 lengths from the winner in ninth over 1m at Kentucky last start, a less impressive effort than her seventh at Ellis Park the run before. Tackling a more suitable race this time so she is a major player. LADY RILEY (4) finished out of the money on debut two starts back then she got a long way back and was beaten 13 lengths when ninth in a 1m contest at Ellis Park a month ago. Nicely placed to break the maiden status. CITY COCKTAILS (2) was out of the money on debut two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 7½f at Horseshoe Indianapolis, beaten 10 lengths into fourth. Taking on a better field but she is capable of running a bold race. BISA (8) was in a rearwards position on the turn last time out before finishing 11 lengths back in seventh over 6½f at Kentucky (Turf). Worth plenty of thought.