Churchill DownsSun, September 29, 2024

Pennsylvania Derby winner SAUDI CROWN (7) was an impressive when resuming winner last time out in an easier race over 1m at Listed level at Ellis Park (Dirt), getting home by 1.75 lengths. Will be better for that latest run and looks sure to run well again. Can make it back-to-back wins. Multiple Group 3 placegetter CAGLIOSTRO (3) was ridden quietly then picked up fairly well in the straight and finished 9 lengths away in fourth last time out over 7f at Saratoga five weeks ago. Tackles a longer journey this time. Jose Ortiz stays on. Leading contender. Group 3 winner TUMBARUMBA (1) returns from a lay-off. Finished second at this track and distance at his only appearance last prep three months ago. Luis Saez who has three wins when partnering stays on. Has claims on his best figures. BIG BLUE LINE (6) has progressed nicely in his last couple of runs. Finished second at this track (Dirt) two starts back then got the job done by 0.3 lengths last time out over 1m at Saratoga (Dirt). Suitably placed so anticipating another big run.