Churchill DownsSat, September 21, 2024

SUMMER SPLASH (6) couldn't have been more impressive when resuming last start when he scored by 3 lengths over 6½f at Ellis Park (Dirt). Has a liking for this trip and is clearly the one they have to beat. PAYNE (3) disappointed last start when out of the placings over 6f at Ellis Park (Dirt), beaten 8 lengths. Has the talent to take care of this field. FRIAR LAURENCE (4) showed good early dash and stalked the pace last start before drawing clear to score by 0.8 lengths over 6f at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Dirt). Among the main hopes. JACKMAN (7) stuck on well last start to finish third over 6f at Delaware Park (Dirt) after showing good early speed. Cristian Mauricio Torres gets the best out of this six-year-old gelding. Finds a tougher race but he has the talent to test this line-up.