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6f on Dirt-Purse $100.00

Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY

–Einstein from Emerald Racing Inc draws the rail and if able to flee it without getting covered up has a shot to score the hat trick Saturday. Razor sharp, good draw, gas and a number in his last start that if repeated probably wins this. All systems go at an expected short price. Cherokee Scout from Luz International draws the far outside here, but don’t let that get you off him. “Scout” had a nice work in NY before shipping in and he will certainly take back, drop over and motor late. He is the late knockout. Convicted from Mojica Racing gets a good draw here and should draft in just off the pace. His seven year old heart is still game, as are his legs. He should be in a good spot turning in to make an impact. Armored Saint from Pace With Grace is a little light on overall form to win this, but he might be the key to this event, regardless. Drawn just outside the top pick, he is fast enough to possibly ruin that foes day if he guns sharp from the gate. No telling what could happen afterwards if he does.

Of The Rest;

Back Mi Ratchet from Night Rider Stables had a big work at Del Mar before his last and although unable to win, should be set for a good showing here. Should not be too far back early.

Pour Me A Drink from The Sidley Stud will have his fair share of doubters Saturday, but his barn is solid and he has the right style for this event. Guessing he will be a big enough price as well. You have been warned.

Wild Peace from DJC Racing Stables is the bomb here. Taken off the leading man for $50, he didn’t improve while switching to the sod at old Del Mar. Now shows up here with little downtime. He won’t be short and if the new connections can get him to relax early he could fire late. He is a big four year old at seventeen hands, so he won’t be pushed around. He simply needs to learn to relax and run late in his races.

Erupt Guy from Night Rider Stables has a good work showing and has gas to be a nuisance, maybe more. Not sure will it will all shake out, but don’t expect this guy to just stand there.

All That Jazz from S Dot Farm is sharp and has gas, but it’s hard to see him taking these gate to wire or winning after pushing the pace as hard as it seems it might be. Good work over the track noted.

Stealth Command, also from The Sidley Stud is tractable and can handle just about any pace scenario. With fifteen wins, he certainly knows where the wire is.

Booragrivation, also from Luz International has been a sharp $7.50 claim, winning three of four starts and gives the barn a nice one-two punch here.

Texas Speedy from Threshold was just claimed for $6.25 out of a winning effort. The important thing to note is that win came when he was taken back off the pace, probably the correct move here. He should be a big price and if further improvement happens, he could put in a run.

Triple C from Rheingold Stables has never seen dirt under silks, so there is no telling what will happen. Demand big value if taking the flyer.

Sindow from Lanfranco Stable broke his maiden for $6 at the Fort and then improved last time to best allowance horses at Ellis Park. Both events were on sod and his dirt run in Philadelphia between those efforts won’t get the job done here.

(A/E) Raging Bullet from Ashwood Farms is stuck on the outside looking in for this heat. His start two back was a solid effort where he took back off the pace and came charging late. Expect those tactics to be used if he draws in. The number is good enough to offer hope, but the foes were not stellar.

-Trackman

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