Ellis ParkMon, July 21, 2025

FORT SAM (1) started at 9/2 last time on the back of a win at Churchill Downs (Dirt) two starts ago but was below his best, finishing sixth over 6f at Churchill Downs (Dirt) after being in the firing line on the bend. Finds the right race this time and can find winning form. IMPERIAL GUN (7) finished third two runs back at Oaklawn Park (Dirt) then improved last time out to score by 1.3 lengths over 7½f at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Keith J Asmussen scored on him last time and retains the mount. Finds the right race this time and can get the job done again. SECRET CHAT (3) has been about the mark of late. Last time out was 2.25 lengths from the winner in third over 1m1/2f at Listed level at Prairie Meadows (Dirt). Well placed in this easier race. Should be involved in the finish. PRINCE OF POWER (4) was in contention on the turn and finished third last time over 6½f at this track (Dirt) when resuming from a lay-off, beaten 1.5 lengths. Placed to advantage and can take this out.