J.J. Hysell's Thursday Churchill Downs Play

J.J. Hysell is a writer/handicapper whose specialty is tracking racing's future stars at inthemoneypost.com

• Race 2: Seventhfleethumor (#7, 7-2) showed marked improvement on the switch to dirt and should get a favorable spot from this outside post. Be Discreet (#5, 4-1) is another who could sit off the pace and make a late move. Flashy Chelsey (#4, 4-1) is dangerous if he can handle the extra furlong.

• Race 6: Last-out win might have boosted the confidence of Believe in Kitten (#1, 5-1), full brother of Bobby's Kitten. Can't overlook the consistent San Antone (#6, 3-1). Paroled (#5, 10-1) should be running late; exotics.

• Race 7: Solid debut for Hey Bro (#6, 8-1), who should appreciate the added distance. Sharp works over this surface for Street Tough (#8, 8-1), who should improve on the stretch-out. Solid recent works for Pepper Roani (#4, 6-1) indicate he'll take to dirt.

• Race 9: Saffron Hall (#4, 2-1) is the one to beat, but Coin Broker (#2, 5-1) is appealing on the move to turf. Red Strike (#8, 5-2) likes this surface. Interesting to see Perfect Title (#5, 15-1) try turf with his grassy pedigree.

• Play of the Day: Race 2 - $1 exacta box 4,5,7 - $6