Churchill Downs: DRF Plus handicapping report for June 19, 2014

Race 1

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Race 2

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If POCKET MEDAL (#4, 4-1) is truly 4-1 (his ML price) that would represent value, as he's clearly in good form and he fits the race flow ideally; using him with BACKDOC (#2, 4-1), another who should be in a prime stalking spot in a race featuring several speeds. -Kenny Peck

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LAE CREEK (#7, 2-1) is certainly one to consider on the drop but his best game is when he's on the lead, and there are a couple of one-dimensional frontrunners to his inside; has a bit of a rating gear but he's not wild about passing horses late. -Kenny Peck

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Race 8

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FRENCH PRESS (#1, 3-1): Al Stall can’t say enough good things about this Curlin filly, who won the Oaks Day finale when handily defeating a wheel-back winner. Two main foes are in for the tag (Avicii) and took a little too long to break her mdn. (State Visit). Look for Garcia to work out a nice trip from the rail. – Marty McGee

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Race 9

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COVER SHOOT (#6, 10-1): Initial turf try wasn’t all that bad, considering it was on the unfamiliar AP ground in a race in which she showed commendable speed. The two-back mdn. triumph at Kee was more like it; Gorder barn been known to pull the occasional surprise, and this wide-open race seems ripe for one. – Marty McGee

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Race 10

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SPARKLING REVIEW (#7, 12-1) has a couple of very nice works for a barn which is proven with firsters; using her in all slots and as key in late exotics. -Kenny Peck

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