18:58 Churchill Downs Tips

Only the one placing as yet, and that was in a race much closer to this level, as has been overmatched in all other runs. So the waters are calmer here, top rider in situ.

Risky Wave enters this $72,000 maiden claiming race with an 87 rating and a recent third-place finish. Her form line of 5-6-5-2-9-3 shows steady improvement. She’s drawn in gate 4 and will be ridden by Cristian Torres. Over 6 furlongs on dirt, her pace figures and closing ability give her an edge over rivals like Merry Madison and Mimi’s Grace.