Churchill DownsSun, November 19, 2023

Treaty (8) showed little early speed last start and failed to come on in the straight when seventh, beaten 14 lengths, over 7f at keeneland (dirt).Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways.Yono (4) turned in a modest performance when fifth last time out over 1m1/4f at horseshoe indianapolis, beaten 13 lengths.That followed a win at belterra park at the previous outing.Goes up a rung or two but he is up to the task.Faithful king (7) made it back-to-back wins when successful last start over 1m at this track (dirt), getting home by 2.5 lengths.Winning rider j mckee retains the mount.It doesn't get any easier but on current form he is right in contention.Carmichael (1) has not won for a long while.Last raced on november 2 when beaten 8 lengths into fourth at this track (dirt) over 1m after being in contention on the turn.Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he has the ability to mix it with them.