Race Previews Churchill Downs Preview | River City Stakes 2023: Rockemperor Favored November 10, 2023 Rockemperor (NYRA) Race Previews Churchill Downs Preview | River City Stakes 2023: Rockemperor Favored November 10, 2023 By: Press Release email Share: share on facebook share on twitter share on linkedin email this article Accomplished 7-year-old gelding Rockemperor was made the slight 4-1 morning-line favorite against a full field of turf specialists who were entered in Saturday’s Grade 3, $300,000 River City at Churchill Downs.The 1 1/8-mile River City was carded as Race 10 of 11 with a post time of 5:35 p.m. EST. Churchill Downs Full Card Plays Available Now There’s a reason we’re the #1 trusted source for premium racing picks & info. Find Out Why Trained by Chad Brown, Rockemperor will be in search of the winner’s circle for the first time since he defeated four rivals in last year’s Bowling Green (G2) at Saratoga. The well-traveled Irish-bred has been victorious in five career starts, including the 2021 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (G1) at Belmont Park.Rockemperor’s 2023 campaign began in May, when he finished fourth in the Fort Marcy Stakes (G2) and returned four weeks later to finish ninth in the Manhattan (G1). Two months ago, Brown opted to ship Rockemperor north of the boarder to the Singspiel Stakes (G3) at Woodbine, where he was beat in the final strides by Palazzi.Jockey Tyler Gaffalione will unite with Rockemperor for the first time and break from post No. 4.The River City drew an over-subscribed field of 15 entrants. Twelve made the body of the race and the outside three can draw in if any late scratches occur.The also-eligibles are Accredit, Beatbox and Street Ready. Churchill Downs Preview | Dream Supreme Stakes 2023: Wicked Halo Reunites With Gaffalione The full field for the River City: Join the Inner Circle Sign up for exclusive 10% discount on orders, plus be the first to access our daily free and premium horse racing picks, articles, podcasts, and more! Sign Up
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