Del MarSun, December 03, 2023

Group 2 placegetter ALMENDARES (9) hasn't been far away lately, last time finishing fifth over 1m1f in the G2 Twilight Derby at Santa Anita (Turf), and gets some weight relief today.Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset.Leading contender.CROSBY BEACH (5) has switched yards since scoring by one length at Santa Anita over 1m on November 5.Rates highly and makes plenty of appeal.Group 1 winner IRIDEO (1) turned in a moderate run over this journey last time out, settling in a rearwards position and failing to come on when eighth over 1m in stakes class at Santa Anita (Turf).Hector Isaac Berrios gets the best out of this seven-year-old gelding.Finds a more suitable contest and can find winning form.ALIGATO (7) was in contention on the bend and finished third last time over 1m1f at Santa Anita (Turf), beaten 2.75 lengths.J J Hernandez gets the best out of this six-year-old gelding.Placed to advantage and can take this out.