22:54 churchill-downs Sunday 30th November 2025

SCOTLAND (8) gave away a big start and finished 4 lengths from the winner in third last start in the G3 Forty Niner Stakes at Aqueduct (Dirt) over this distance. Has a very good record over this journey with two wins from three starts. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Will play a major role. DRAGOON GUARD (11) is a talented entire who tackled tougher grade last time, finishing 7 lengths behind Hit Show over 1m1f in the G3 Fayette Stakes at Keeneland (Dirt). Has the speed to overcome the draw. Among the leading chances. SECRET CHAT (7) turned in a fine effort to win by one length at this course and distance last start in a much improved run. Must raise the bar but another big run will not surprise. IMPLEMENTATION (2) has been in the placings his past two starts, finishing second over 1m at this track (Dirt) last time out. Blinkers added should be competitive.