| 3+
Winner USD $157,500 - 12 runners
1760y
Going:
Surface: T
MERCANTE (2) returns from a break of nine weeks. Genuine performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a win over 1m1/2f at Churchill Downs. Expected to bring the good form from last campaign to this contest. TAKING CANDY (1) ran an improved race second up last start to finish in the placings over 1m1/2f in the G2 Wise Dan Stakes at Churchill Downs (Turf), beaten 0.8 lengths. Has scope for improvement so a top-three finish is on the cards. QUATROCENTO (11) improved sharply on his eighth two starts back at Churchill Downs (Turf) with a win as favourite over 1m1/2f at this track (Turf) a month ago, getting home by 5 lengths after being prominent at the turn. Goes up a rung or two but he is good enough to cope. ENCINO (6) was a 1.3 lengths winner when tackling turf for the first time last start at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1m1/2f. Drops back in grade. Don't underestimate.