Churchill DownsSun, May 17, 2026

GUARDIAN (8) was well fancied last time but found a couple better at this track (Dirt), finishing 1. 75 lengths adrift at the end of 6f. Will appreciate the extra ground. Worth another chance. LUCIUS VERUS (5) drifted well back and failed to finish it off last start when fourth, beaten 13 lengths, over 6f at Keeneland (Dirt). Finds an easier assignment and can find winning form. AFTER PARTY (6) was in the firing line on the turn and finished second last start over 6f at Oaklawn Park (Dirt), beaten 1. 75 lengths. Ready to go one better. STEFAN'S TITLE (3) is a last-start winner five-and-a-half weeks ago, scoring by a nose over 6f at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Winning claims on best figures.