Del MarFri, November 01, 2024

RED FLAG (5) produced a good effort last start over this distance at this track (Dirt), scoring by 0.8 lengths. Has a very strong record this course, scoring at three of four starts. Well placed and should be in the finish. VLAHOS (1) returned from a break last start with a mediocre eighth over 6f at Santa Anita (Dirt) after travelling back in the field from the outset. Taking on a better line-up this time but it deserves another chance. NAVY MAN (4) resumed over 1m at Santa Anita (Dirt) last start and was too good for his rivals, scoring by 2.5 lengths. Will be better for that latest run and must be respected. CAPTIVATING BOY (7) was in the firing line on the bend and finished second last time over 6f at Santa Anita (Dirt) when resuming from a lay-off, beaten 2.75 lengths. Nicely placed to fill a top-three spot again.