Churchill DownsWed, November 22, 2023

Air combat (5) returns from a break of 11 months.Consistent performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a ninth over 6f at oaklawn park.Ideally placed to score while fresh.Take the charge (6) finished fifth two runs back at this track (dirt) then improved last time out to score by 0.3 lengths as favourite after being in contention on the bend over 1m1/4f at horseshoe indianapolis (dirt).Taking on a better line-up this time but he is up to the challenge.Trigger happy (8) finished fourth last time out over 1m at this track, beaten 5.5 lengths.Big run is likely.Hastings sunrise (7) built on a nice second two starts back at mountaineer park (dirt) with success as public elect over 6f at mountaineer park (dirt) six-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by 5 lengths.Nicely placed to play a pivotal role.