Churchill DownsThu, November 23, 2023

Group 2 winner xigera (8) was an effortless winner last time over 1m1f in the g2 mother goose stakes at aqueduct (dirt), scoring by 3.5 lengths.Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset.Expecting a bold showing.Multiple grade 1 placegetter bellamore (9) showed little early speed and was always well back last start when fourth, beaten 7 lengths, over this journey at listed level at aqueduct (dirt).The engagement of martin garcia is noteworthy.Needs to be at her best to beat this field but she deserves another chance. grade 2 placegetter skratch kat (2) made it back-to-back wins when successful last start over 1m1/2f at this track (dirt), getting home by a nose.Taking on a better line-up this time but she has the ability to mix it with them.Shezz koldazice (3) is ready to win after she just missed last time, beaten a nose into second over 1m1/2f at keeneland (dirt).Nicely placed to find winning ways.