Del MarThu, July 25, 2024

VISCERAL (2) debuted two months ago when he finished fourth over 6f at Santa Anita (Dirt), beaten 9 lengths. Blinkers come off second up. Fitter so a bold showing is likely. BATTLE CRUISER (7) wasn't far off maiden success before a 11 weeks break, finishing the prep with a minor placing at Santa Anita (Dirt). Expect he has come on over the break. Good chance to open this campaign on a winning note. INDISPENSABLE (8) has been in the money six times including last start on June 15 when third over 1m1/2f at Santa Anita (Dirt). Yet to miss the top-three in two runs at this circuit. Solid claims again. ABITMISCHIEVOUS (1) has started twice, missing the frame on debut then doing a better job to finish second last time, beaten half a length over 5½f at Los Alamitos (Dirt). Will drift back but wind up late. Gets its chance to break through.