Churchill DownsThu, September 11, 2025

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21:00 Churchill Downs

Claiming

| 3+

Winner USD $28,350 - 12 runners

1760y

Going:

Surface: D

Race Tip

AIR OF DEFIANCE (6) lines up for the hat-trick after registering a strong win last time over 1m at Ellis Park (Dirt), scoring by half a length. No reason he cannot add to the picket fence. PROVEN HOPE (7) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 1.5 lengths when fourth over 1m at Remington Park three weeks ago after being in contention on the bend. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is right in contention. EMBER (2) travelled in a rearwards position then made a little ground and finished 1.75 lengths away in fifth last time out over 7f at Ellis Park six weeks ago. Steps up in distance. Strong top-three chance. AGENT CREED (4) was among the placings on the turf over 1m1/2f at Belterra Park in a but couldn't find the top-three on the same surface last time out, finishing fourth over 1m1/2f at Ellis Park. Better than last run and given another chance.