Del MarSat, November 02, 2024

SACRED WISH (2) finished last campaign with a couple of minor placings, the latest over 1m at Kentucky nine weeks ago. Has good early toe so she should be handy in the run. Expected to be in the finish. ASPEN GROVE (1) dug deep to score two runs back then was beaten 1.5 lengths into second over 1m2f in the G2 Rodeo Drive Stakes at Santa Anita (Turf) last time four weeks ago. Reunites with Tyler Gaffalione who has a win when partnering. Best form puts her right in this. KATHMANDU (9) comes here off a break of three-and-a-half months. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a lay-off last time in work over 7f at Newmarket (Rowley). Worth plenty of thought. FLUFFY SOCKS (3) could only manage fifth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1m at Keeneland, beaten 4 lengths. Worth noting I Ortiz Jr goes aboard. No surprise to see her in the mix.