16:45 churchill-downs Wednesday 29th April 2026

EMPIRE BUILDER (1) was never in contention when 10 lengths from the winner in sixth over 6f at Oaklawn Park last start, a less impressive effort than his fourth at Oaklawn Park the run before. Perfectly placed and is sure to be there at the finish. MY NOBLE KNIGHT (4) started at 9/2 last time but could only manage fourth, beaten 10 lengths, at Oaklawn Park over 1m1f. Good record at this journey with two wins and five minor placings from nine starts and shapes as a key contender. NATIONAL ECLIPSE (8) last appeared seven-and-a-half weeks ago over 1m at Fairgrounds when he finished fourth. This is his first run for the Robertino Diodoro stable. Worth plenty of thought. QUOKKA (7) last appeared five weeks ago over 1m at Turfway Park when he finished sixth. This is his first run for the Cirilo Gorostieta stable. Has ability and makes plenty of appeal.