Churchill Downs
Today, Flat1m
Verdict
Verdict
This doesn't look the deepest Group Two. BRILLIANT BERTI has a superb record at this venue and makes most appeal. Fort Washington won't want for assistance in the saddle and is a contender too. Lagynos also needs a closer look.
Brilliant Berti
Fort Washington
Lagynos
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Silent HeartJ: Luis SaezT: Michael J. MakerF: 1376-31- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
VerdictWinner last time out here 6 weeks ago. Moved barns since last run but good chance will have peaked already.- 2. LagynosJ: Jose L. OrtizT: Steven M. AsmussenF: 123-21111
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictWinner last time out here 28 days ago. In top form at the moment folowing three-race winning streak. 
3. MercanteJ: Florent GerouxT: Brian KnippenbergF: 214493-25- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 55
VerdictBit below form last time out here 8 weeks ago. One to be interested in with leading jockey booked.
4. Chasing The CrownJ: Flavien PratT: Michael J. MakerF: 3175-742- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 57
VerdictRunner-up last time out here 8 weeks ago. Has to be of serious interest given strike rate at this venue.
5. Flying MohawkJ: Tyler GaffalioneT: D. Whitworth BeckmanF: 2006-1617- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictUseful effort last time out here 5 weeks ago. Stiff task on the numbers.
6. Dresden RowJ: Irad Ortiz, Jr.T: Anthony J. SciamettaF: 32231-11- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictWinner last time out here 5 weeks ago. Has changed trainer.- 7. Fort WashingtonJ: Junior AlvaradoT: Claude R. McGaughey IIIF: 11416-641
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 41
VerdictWinner last time out at Laurel Park 6 weeks ago. Few others in the race partnered by as good a rider. Winner last time out and needs close consideration in bid to follow up. - 8. Brilliant BertiJ: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.T: Cherie DeVauxF: 12143-454
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictRespectable effort last time out here 28 days ago. Has an excellent strike rate at this track. Respected. 
9. Beach GoldJ: Keith J. AsmussenT: Patrick L. BianconeF: 11303-033- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 90
VerdictThird last time out at Gulfstream Park 3 months ago. Lot to find on form and looks well out of depth.- Unnamed Favourite
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