Churchill Downs
Tomorrow, September 17, 2025Flat1m
Verdict
Verdict
SALTWATER COWBOY comes with a trainer/jockey combination that takes the eye and looks the one to go with. The Thunderer is on the way back to form judged on latest effort and appeals most of the remainder. Slip Mahoney also requires a second look.
Saltwater Cowboy
The Thunderer
Slip Mahoney
R4 1m Claim
R4 1m Claim
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Cool RagsJ: McKenna AndersonT: Marcelino SalasF: 47734248- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 46
VerdictFair effort last time out at Ellis Park 7 weeks ago. Makes limited appeal against this opposition.
2. AlejandroJ: Edgar MoralesT: Norman L. CashF: 4765-9203- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- B
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictThird last time out at Timonium 25 days ago. Doesn't have a great chance on the figures.- 3. The ThundererJ: Mario GutierrezT: Rick HilesF: 4-3238774
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 46
VerdictBit below form last time out at Ellis Park 7 weeks ago. Last run signalled a clear return to form. Claims are there for all to see and isn't taken lightly. 
4. Master GameJ: Tyler GaffalioneT: Joe SharpF: 60-687816- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictBit below form last time out at Colonial Downs 27 days ago. Very hard to make a case for from a form perspective.
5. Texas Red HotJ: Jose L. OrtizT: Randy L. MorseF: 1745-669- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 46
VerdictBelow form last time out at Ellis Park 7 weeks ago. Has less on plate here than in last race.
6. SynthesisJ: Irad Ortiz, Jr.T: David JacobsonF: 367-05350- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 5
VerdictAchieved little last time out here 6 days ago. Has little in his favour compared to his rivals.- 7. Slip MahoneyJ: Jaime A. TorresT: Mertkan KantarmaciF: 63-635
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 100
VerdictRespectable effort last time out at Saratoga 3 months ago. Interesting on barn debut. - 8. Saltwater CowboyJ: Cristian A. TorresT: Robertino DiodoroF: 512-45117
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 113
VerdictBelow form last time out at Lone Star Park 4 months ago. Jockey booking today looks very significant. Respected. 
9. Winston WolfJ: Abel CedilloT: Donnie K. Von HemelF: 56375267- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
VerdictBelow form last time out at Ellis Park 5 weeks ago. Big drop in claiming price after latest poor run doesn't bode well. Not easy to see being thereabouts at the end.
10. Critical ThreatJ: Adam BeschizzaT: Jesus EsquivelF: 4-5599613- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 39
VerdictThird last time out at Ellis Park 6 weeks ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
11. Sir SafferJ: Alex AchardT: Karyn WittekF: 65-251537- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictFair performer who has been well placed to win multiple times. Below form last time out at Indiana Grand 20 days ago.- Unnamed Favourite
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