Churchill DownsSat, September 21, 2024

MIGHTY MADISON (3) was only a nose from the winner in second last time out in a small field over 7f at Saratoga (Dirt). Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Expected to be in the finish. PISTOL (8) showed little early speed and was always well back last start when fourth, beaten 7 lengths, over this journey in Listed grade at Ellis Park (Dirt). Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time. AMERICAN STARLET (1) dug deep to win by 0.3 lengths two runs back at Woodbine then finished eighth over 5f at Listed level at Hawthorne (Turf) last time. Will find this easier. Should park just off the speed. Capable of testing this field. OLGA (2) is a four-year-old filly who is having her first run for the Jordan Blair stable. Finished off last campaign with a win at Gulfstream Park (Dirt) four-and-a-half months ago. Not seen at the trials but looks nicely placed. Shapes as a top-three chance.