Racecards
21:30 Churchill Downs (USA)
Sentinent Jet Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (grade 1) (dirt) (Class 1)
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Firm
- Surface: Dirt
- US$1,000,000 added
- Winner: US$539,946
- 2nd: US$179,982
- 3rd: US$100,440
- 4th: US$59,940
Verdict
An open look to the race and the tentative nod goes to SWITCH. John Sadler's filly looked top-drawer when only just picked up by Zenyatta in the Lady's Secret Stakes and she looks to have the pace to cope with this shorter trip. Lots of pace on here, including favourite Rightly So and Champagne D'Oro who are both drawn out wide. Jessica Is Back won her first Grade One when dropped in trip, whilst the step back up in distance will suit the closer Sweet August Moon but she's unproven in a field this big. Gabby's Golden Gal has plenty in her favour; Bob Baffert's filly has plenty of stamina and her run here last year is best forgotten. Evening Jewel is another who is proven over further and she's really clicked with jockey Victor Espinoza. She was second in the Oaks here in April and should come on plenty for her recent Keeneland third spot. Last-year's winner Informed Decision got no luck in the Thoroughbred Club Of America Stakes last time but has been aimed at this for a year, whilst Secret Gypsy won despite getting boxed in during the Endine Stakes but this field is much tougher.
Formwatch
My Jen (USA) 12-1 (8-3) Eased back, up late, won at Belmont Park(USA) 6f flls hcp Grd 2 (1) in Sep beating Moontune Missy (8-3) by hd, 9 ran.
Sara Louise (USA) 9-4 (8-7) Sharp 3w angle to str, 3rd of 9, 2l behind My Jen (8-3) at Belmont Park(USA) 6f flls hcp Grd 2 (1) in Sep.
Secret Gypsy (USA) 2-5fav (8-11) In tight,got thru, won at Delaware Park(USA) 6f 3yo stks in Sep beating Ivory Empress (8-5) by 1l, 8 ran.
Informed Decision (USA) 7-5fav (8-10) In close early, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Dubai Majesty (8-10) at Keeneland(USA) 6f Grp 2 flls (1) std in Oct.
Evening Jewel (USA) 14-5 (8-9) 3 wide 1/4 pl, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Harmonious (8-9) at Keeneland(USA) 1m 1f Grp 1 (1) gd in Oct.
Moontune Missy (USA) 25-1 (8-3) 3w pursuit,led, caught, 2nd of 9, hd behind My Jen (8-3) at Belmont Park(USA) 6f flls hcp Grd 2 (1) in Sep.
Gabby's Golden Gal (USA) 11-1 (8-6) Re-bid 3wd,led,held, won at Santa Anita(USA) 7f 4yo stk in Feb beating Proviso (8-8) by 1 1/4l, 12 ran.
Sweet August Moon (USA) 5-1 (8-10) 4 wide move turn, 5th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Dubai Majesty (8-10) at Keeneland(USA) 6f Grp 2 flls (1) std in Oct.
Switch (USA) 4-1 (8-8) Bid,led,game,caught, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Zenyatta (8-11) at Hollywood Park(USA) 1m 3yo fll hcp 0-100 fst in Oct.
Rinterval (IRE) 9-1 (8-12) Disputed pace, gave in, 6th of 11, 7l behind Acoma (8-12) at Keeneland(USA) 1m 1f 3yo stks (1) in Oct.
Jessica Is Back (USA) 9-2 (8-10) Lacked needed response, 3rd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Rightly So (8-5) at Saratoga(USA) 7f Grp 1 flls stks (1) in Aug.
Dubai Majesty (USA) 9-2 (8-10) 3 wide, driving, won at Keeneland(USA) 6f Grp 2 flls (1) std in Oct beating Old Time Religion (8-6) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Champagne D'oro (USA) 4-1 (8-10) In close early, 4th of 9, 2l behind Dubai Majesty (8-10) at Keeneland(USA) 6f Grp 2 flls (1) std in Oct.
Rightly So (USA) 9-2 (8-5) Strong hand urging, won at Saratoga(USA) 7f Grp 1 flls stks (1) in Aug beating Warbling (8-7) by 4l, 8 ran.
Tidal Pool (USA) 12-1 (8-5) 3wide turns,empty, 8th of 13, 8l behind Awesome Maria (8-5) at Saratoga(USA) 1m 3yo stk gd in Sep.
First Passage (USA) 30-1 (8-5) 5w 5/16,gaind,flattnd, 5th of 8, 5l behind Rightly So (8-5) at Saratoga(USA) 7f Grp 1 flls stks (1) in Aug.