Churchill Downs 15 November 2014
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END OF THE SEARCH has shaped with considerable promise in two starts so far and she sets the clear standard here. Dropped in class, Sound Studio is feared most with the newcomer Daddy's Baby Girl also respected.
Indygo Star continues to give her running and seems sure to go close again with La Reine Bourbon also respected. However, LADY MARIAN is usually a tough nut to crack in this grade and is hard to oppose back in this company.
In a race that lacks depth, this looks a good opportunity for the consistent GEOMETRY to break his duck. Artic Sky and Drivin Miss Ellie can battle it out for the minors.
INDIANA ANNIE couldn't have been more impressive when destroying her rivals last time out and she is taken to follow-up with the drop back to this trip no issue. Dandy Deal isn't taken on lightly while Tornada is another who merits serious consideration.
SOUTHERN BLESSING won a $30,000 claimer two starts back and should have enough class against these rivals if that form can be reproduced. Also noted are Indiana Express and Hezasmoothcat.
CLEVER FOX shed his maiden status at the eighth attempt here last month and is expected to go from strength to strength. Rous and Summah can also get competitive.
HEART TO HEART is thriving at present and is taken to build on his easy course victory in Grade 3 company last time to complete a hat-trick. Recent Keeneland winner Captain Dixie looks ready for this step up in grade and can battle it out with Bashart for the minor money.
TAPIT WICKED has been knocking hard on the door of late and is taken to build on his recent Keeneland second to land the spoils. Newcomer Ready Get Set is worth a market check, likewise Tale Of Beaucette, who was fourth here on debut.
Personal Diary shaped with promise when third in Grade 1 company at Keeneland last time and could improve for this drop in grade. Preference, however, is for recent Belmont scorer LADY LARA, who is taken to confirm form with the reopposing second, Distorted Beauty, and third, Walk Close.
Top Priority and Bourbon Chase are both entitled to go close in this grade but the more solid option appears to be BLACKLISTED, coming into this on the back of a string of credible recent displays.