Churchill DownsSat, September 28, 2024

GUN BARREL (6) was 8 lengths from the winner in seventh over 7f at Kentucky (Turf) last time following a minor placing on debut the run before. Major player based on that debut run. Follow up. ROCKETEIGHTYEIGHT (1) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 7f at Ellis Park, beaten 4 lengths into fourth after being in contention on the bend. Finds a tougher race but a big run is on the cards. UNCLE TUFFY (3) is a four-start maiden who could only manage to finish seventh at his latest appearance over 7½f at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Turf). Suited in this line up and is among the better hopes. PAPA ALDEN (8) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a lay-off on March 7 finishing sixth and beaten 12 lengths over 6f at Turfway Park (Synthetic). Comes here with definite top-three claims.