Churchill DownsThu, June 18, 2026

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22:56 Churchill Downs

Claiming

| 4+

Winner USD $54,180 - 15 runners

1210y

Going:

Surface: T

Race Tip

STEP FORWARD (7) showed good early speed then led into the straight when fresh from a lay-off last start before fighting on to finish third, beaten 0. 8 lengths, over 5½f at this track (Turf). Will go forward again and looks tough to beat. EXPLORATION (5) is a talented type yet to taste defeat after two runs this campaign, the latest over 6½f at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Kept fresh for this assignment and expected to measure up again. OTTO THE CONQUEROR (3) was prominent at the corner and finished third last time over 6½f at Churchill Downs (Dirt), beaten 0. 9 lengths. Placed to advantage and can take this out.