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Winner - 9 runners
2200y
Going:
Surface: D
SIERRA LEONE (3) has returned in good shape this campaign. Opened with a second in the G1 Stephen Foster Stakes at Churchill Downs (Dirt) two starts back then landed the prize by one length last time out over 1m1f in the G1 Whitney Handicap at this track (Dirt). Nicely placed to take this out. HIGHLAND FALLS (2) turned in a sound effort last time but found one better in the G1 Whitney Handicap at this track (Dirt) over 1m1f, beaten one length. Should be at his peak now. Extra trip a plus one of the main contenders. MINDFRAME (4) is a promising galloper who got the prize at his only run last prep nine weeks ago over 1m1f in the G1 Stephen Foster Stakes at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Is yet to beaten when resuming from three starts. I Ortiz Jr who has five wins when partnering stays on. One of the contenders. WHITE ABARRIO (5) was out of the money two runs back when fresh from a lay-off then again missed the frame last start over 1m1f at this track, beaten 4 lengths into fourth. Has his share of talent and is a top-three prospect.