Churchill Downs: DRF Plus handicapping report for May 9, 2014

Race 1

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Race 3

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FLASHY CAMPAIGN (#1, 7-2) has some solid works showing for his debut, presumably with blinkers on, which he adds today; figures tough from the start with a clean break from the rail. -Kenny Peck

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WORLDLY DREAMER (#8, 5-2): Of course has Kamchatka (4-5 M/L) to beat, but that’s eminently doable, given the fave’s uninspiring (1-for-13) win record and the fact this La-bred draws favorably to the outer in this one-turn race. Going Poly-to-dirt on an appreciated class-drop, look for him and B-Her to lay closer, take the measure, and go on with it. – Marty McGee

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Race 8

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CODE NAME AVA (#2, 3-1) is not the favorite but she's a close 2nd choice on the Morning Line despite coming off a loss where she faded despite being on top of a mild pace; needs to improve but she can easily regress in her 2nd start off the layoff. -Kenny Peck

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CODE NAME AVA (#2, 3-1): Some of the MSW turf routes at Kee came up brutally tough, and it seems the 4/17 race this filly exits was one of those key events. Moreover, that was her first start in more than five months; will be looking for Albarado to get her into a more even early rhythm while saving ground before they move along to her career first. – Marty McGee

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Race 9

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Race 10

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