Churchill Downs: Key Horses for Thursday, November 19
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2nds, 3rds, and scratches are annoying the Conductor at Churchill. Its only a matter of time, keep pounding. Skip.
Race 4: 1 1/8 Mile. Clm 25000
#4 Hard to Be Good (5/2) – This old man is a winner and has a major early pace advantage over this group. Gate to wire.
Race 6: 7 Furlongs. MC 150000
*Gullet Shot of the Day #6 Startdfromdabottom (6/1) – This colt pressed a scorching pace in his debut and finished best of the speed. He’s stretching out today for the first time and gets a rider upgrade. Trainer John Ennis 3/25 with a +$0.94 ROI and trainer his year with horses making their 2nd career start.
Race 9: 6 Furlongs. MC 15000
#1 Monte Ne (7/2) – Clearly the one to beat off his last race.
#9 Sam Miguel (15/1) – Against a weak field, this first-time starter is intriguing. He has a decent work tab and trainer Daniel Peitz is dangerous debuting claimers. He’s 2/8 with a +$3.30 ROI this year doing so.
