17:00 churchill-downs Friday 31st October 2025

DEMI (2) is a distance specialist who improved sharply on her fifth two starts back at Ellis Park (Dirt) with a win over 6½f at this track (Dirt) six weeks ago, getting home by 2. 25 lengths after being in the firing line on the corner. No reason she cannot salute again. ALTERED SHOT (1) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when she got a long way back over 6½f at this track, beaten 13 lengths into seventh. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. ARGAN (3) showed good speed over 6½f at this track (Dirt) and led throughout to score. Same rider aboard and has sound claims on her best figures. PROGENY (7) improved sharply last time out to score by half a length over 6½f at Keeneland (Dirt) three weeks ago. Looks well placed so expect another big run.