Wed, October 16, 2024

MISSIONARY MAN (3) started at 5/2 last time and ran below expectations, finishing eighth and beaten 24 lengths at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Dirt) over 1m1/4f. Hard to beat in this suitable race. BAYTOWN BEATLE (5) finished 9 lengths away in seventh last time out over 7f at Churchill Downs after being in contention on the bend two-and-a-half weeks ago. Steps up in journey. Solid top-three chance. MAXIMUM FAITH (4) is a two-year-old colt on debut from the stable of Kevin Rice. By Maximum Security from Scripture. Bold showing expected. VINO COURAGIO (6) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at this track (Synthetic) over 1m. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race.