Races ARC Churchill Downs - USA

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up won by 4 len at Tampa Bay Downs LR February 7 over 1710m defeating Wayne's Law carrying 55.5kg at $2.20. Second run from a spell scored a big 4 len win at Oaklawn Park G1 Arkansas Derby March 28 over 1811m defeating Silent Tactic carrying 56kg at $2. Inside draw is the query but he's a lively type who we haven't seen the best of.

Third-up today. First-up scored a big 6 len win at Tampa Bay Downs February 27 over 1646m defeating Argent Heir carrying 54kg at $1.50. Last start came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Aqueduct G2 Wood Memorial April 4 over 1811m defeating Right To Party with 56kg at $12.89. Will go around one of the outsiders.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Santa Anita in the G3 Robert B. Lewis Stakes on February 7 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Plutarch with 56kg at $5.10. Second run from a spell 4th of 7 at Santa Anita in the G1 Santa Anita Derby on April 4 over 1811m, 10 len behind So Happy carrying 56kg at $4.50. Looks tested again.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 9 at Oaklawn Park in the G2 Rebel Stakes on March 1 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Class President carrying 55kg at $2.50. Last start second last of 8 at Oaklawn Park in the G1 Arkansas Derby on March 28 over 1811m, 12 len behind Renegade with 56kg at $5.50. Likely to be prominent in the run, but it would be a surprise to see him winning.

Most recently 2nd of 12 at Aqueduct in the G2 Wood Memorial on April 4 over 1811m, 1.3 len behind Albus carrying 56kg at $39.72. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Aqueduct in the G3 Gotham Stakes on February 28 over 1609m, 7 len behind Iron Honor with 56kg at $10.29. Can't see him in the finish.

On a four run winning streak. Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run won by a 0.1 len at Gulfstream Park G1 Florida Derby March 28 over 1811m defeating The Puma carrying 56kg at $2.90. Before that won by a 0.3 len at Gulfstream Park G2 Fountain of Youth Stakes February 28 over 1710m defeating Chief Wallabee carrying 55.5kg at $3.40. Has done nothing wrong in the lead up and should get every chance.

Puts an unbeaten record on the line. When well in the market, favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 5 len win at Kyoto Dirt February 15 over 1900m defeating Allen Star carrying 57.0kg at $1.90. Last time out favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 3.5 len at Nakayama Dirt March 28 over 1800m defeating Don Erectus with 57.0kg at $2.10. Wouldn't surprise to see the market gravitate his way.

Recent form sound. Most recently came from midfield and won by 2.75 len at Santa Anita G1 Santa Anita Derby April 4 over 1811m defeating Potente carrying 56kg at $8.30. The run before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Santa Anita in the G2 San Felipe Stakes on March 7 over 1710m, 2.25 len behind Potente carrying 54.5kg at $3.10. Sure to have some fans on the back of a strong last start win.

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at Gulfstream Park in the G1 Florida Derby on March 28 over 1811m, 0.1 len behind Commandment with 56kg at $8.90. The race before that won by 0.8 len at Tampa Bay Downs G3 Tampa Bay Derby March 7 over 1710m defeating Further Ado with 55.5kg at $8.40. Beat Further Ado two back and that form makes for good reading.

Racing well recently. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently won by 2.5 len at Meydan Dirt G2 UAE Derby March 28 over 1900m defeating Six Speed carrying 57kg at $6. The race before that 4th of 14 at Riyadh Dirt in the SAUG3 Saudi Derby on February 14 over 1600m, 4 len behind Al Haram with 57kg at $13. Rates similarly to Forever Young a few years ago and he makes plenty of appeal.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Not raced for 49 days. First-up ran last in a small field at Gulfstream Park in the G3 Holy Bull Stakes on January 31 over 1710m, 25 len behind Nearly carrying 56kg at $4.80. Second run from a spell scored a big 4 len win at Colonial Downs LR March 14 over 1811m defeating Grittiness with 56kg at $7.20. His last start win looks a rung below most of his rivals.

Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Gulfstream Park in the G1 Florida Derby on March 28 over 1811m, 0.6 len behind Commandment carrying 56kg at $3.20. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Gulfstream Park in the G2 Fountain of Youth Stakes on February 28 over 1710m, 0.3 len behind Commandment with 54.5kg at $3.90. Strong effort last time and looks a leading hope.

Scratched.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Santa Anita in the G1 Santa Anita Derby on April 4 over 1811m, 2.75 len behind So Happy with 56kg at $2.20. The start before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Santa Anita G2 San Felipe Stakes March 7 over 1710m defeating Robusta with 54.5kg at $9.10. Beaten as favourite last start but he's on an upward trajectory.