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Formscan  - BRACELET looks the one to beat after finishing a close second at Keeneland last time out and should appreciate the return to this level. Somethinabouther and Exclusive Star also merit consideration.

11
4-20
Saratoga Special (IRE) 4,b f 8-10

Mehmas (IRE)-Chiclet(Dandy Man)

(26) (Abbondanza Racing, Llc And Tcc Stables, Llc)
Rated 114

22
3-21
Exclusive Star (USA) 4,b f 8-10

American Pharoah (USA)-Impertinent(Distorted Humor)

(80) d2 (Boxman Stables)
Rated 99

33
8-32
Bracelet (USA) 4,b f 8-10

Authentic (USA)-Bella Gattino(Tapit)

(28) d2 (Selective, Llc)
Rated 106

44
30-3
Somethinabouther (USA) 4,b f 8-10

Mendelssohn (USA)-Phantom Proton(Ghostzapper)

(28) d2 (X-men Racing Iv Llc, Madaket Stables Llc And Sf Racing Llc)
Rated 109

55
-174
Contrary (USA) 4,gr f 8-10

Medaglia D'oro (USA)-Antithesis(Tapit)

(54) d1 (Godolphin, Llc)
Rated 94

66
-315
Fantastical (USA) 5,ch m 8-10

Air Force Blue (USA)-Wangari(Giant's Causeway)

(307) d3 (Carl R Moore Management, LLC)
Rated 97

77
18-9
Sanctify (USA) 5,b m 8-10

Audible (USA)-Liquorice Marilyn(Candy Ride)

(23) d2 (Valerie Peterson)
Rated 97

88
57-5
Lady Ilze (GB) 4,b f 8-10

Territories (IRE)-Roman Spinner(Intikhab)

(28) d1 (Westminster Race Horses Sp Z O O)
Rated 107

99
44-4
Liam In The Dust (USA) 4,ch f 8-10

Liam's Map (USA)-Whisper Louise(Bernardini)

(30) d1 (Storyteller Racing And Schroeck Racing Llc)
Rated 90

Probable SP 8/5 Bracelet, 3/1 Somethinabouther, 9/2 Saratoga Special, 6/1 Exclusive Star, 8/1 Lady Ilze, 15/1 Contrary, Liam In The Dust, 20/1 Fantastical, 30/1 Sanctify.

Symbols Explained

WS Wind Surgery ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bo2 Blinkers one cowl e2 Ear Plugs p2 Pacifier pc2 Pacifier with cowls ps2 Pacifier one cowl sr2 Shadow Roll co2 Cheekpiece one side sb2 Sheepskin Browband cc2 Cornell Collar xb2 Crossed Nose Band cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run

The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.

Trainer/Jockey In Form last 21 days

Trainer/Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Brad Cox/Irad Ortiz Jr
8
26
30

Brendan Walsh/Tyler Gaffalione
3
19
15

Mark Casse/Jose Ortiz
1
8
12

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Brad Cox
15
68
22

Brendan Walsh
14
86
16

Mark Casse
11
72
15

Joe Sharp
9
39
23

Eddie Kenneally
4
24
16

Rodolphe Brisset
4
9
44

R Baltas
3
14
21

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Irad Ortiz Jr
27
107
25

Jose Ortiz
20
78
25

Luis Saez
14
91
15

Tyler Gaffalione
11
82
13

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Churchill Downs

Horse
Wins
Runs
Exclusive Star (USA)
0
3
Bracelet (USA)
0
1
Somethinabouther (USA)
0
2
Contrary (USA)
0
2
Fantastical (USA)
1
3
Sanctify (USA)
1
6
Liam In The Dust (USA)
0
3
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