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Winner USD $157,500 - 9 runners
1980y
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Surface: T
EMERGENCE (7) finished third when resuming two runs back at Churchill Downs (Turf) then progressed nicely last time out to score by 14 lengths as public elect over 1m4f at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Finds a tougher race but another big run will not surprise. ESMARK (5) was beaten for speed off the rails draw last start then hit the line hard to score over 1m1/2f at Churchill Downs (Turf). Should be in the finish again. NATIVE RUNNER (4) is racing well. Scored at Churchill Downs (Turf) in a then finished second, beaten half a length, over 1m1/2f in Listed grade at Churchill Downs (Turf) at the latest appearance five weeks ago. Should be thereabouts again. SIESTA KEY (9) opened this campaign last start with a fourth, beaten 1.1 lengths, over 1m1/2f at Churchill Downs. Has an imposing record of two wins from four starts. Serious contender.