Churchill DownsThu, November 23, 2023

Ducale (2) finished out of the money but was not too far away when resuming last start over 7f at keeneland (dirt).Was a winner at his only previous run.Likely to go forward from a nice draw.Best form puts him right in this.Strava (9) is having his first run since july 2.Goes very well when fresh with two wins from four starts, the latest over 7f at this track at the start of last prep.Makes plenty of appeal.Angkor (10) found plenty to salute by 5.5 lengths three runs back at ellis park (dirt) before filling a minor placing at his last two starts.Has a decent record at this track.One of the contenders. grade 1 placegetter cyclone mischief (4) returns from a layoff of six-and-a-half months.Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1m at this track.Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race.