19:40 keeneland Sunday 12th October 2025

CUT TO THE CHASE (6) had support on debut last start and was only beaten 1. 5 lengths when fourth at Ellis Park (Turf) over 5½f. Has plenty of upside and can go on with it. TAVERNA (7) finished third, beaten 2. 5 lengths, when resuming from a lay-off last start over 6f at Ellis Park (Dirt) after she was in contention on the turn. Likely improver with winning claims. AMERICAN PEARL (2) is on debut. By Gun Runner and is out of the William Walden stable. Bold showing expected. CONTEMPLATE (4) resumes from a lay-off of 13 months and looked close to a win before that break, finishing off with a minor placing over 6½f at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Expect she has come on over the break. Rates highly on best form and should be in the mix.