Churchill DownsThu, May 22, 2025

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23:25 Churchill Downs

Claiming

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Winner USD $54,180 - 10 runners

1320y

Going:

Surface: D

Race Tip

AORAKI (2) was well in commission when resuming last start over 6f in stakes class at Evangeline Downs (Dirt) when fifth, beaten 16 lengths. Drops back in grade. Sure to feature. EMPIRICAL MISCHIEF (9) was out of the money when resuming from a lay-off last start over 6f at Keeneland, beaten 6 lengths after being prominent at the bend. Finds the right race this time and can find winning form. ALWAYS PRACTICAL (6) was comfortably accounted for when third last time out over 6½f at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths after being in contention on the corner. That followed a win at Keeneland at the previous outing. Finds a suitable race and can return to the winner's circle. ANAKARINA (7) failed to threaten when fresh from a lay-off last time out, beaten 12 lengths into 12th over 5½f in Group 3 grade at this track (Turf). Takes on much easier opposition this time. Solid claims on her best form.