Sun, November 17, 2024

BLACK BEARDS GHOST (1) wasted no time getting off the mark on debut over 6½f at Santa Anita (Dirt) three weeks ago. Can measure up again. SMILING BEAST (7) wasted no time getting off the mark as favourite on debut over 6f at Santa Anita (Dirt) six months ago and has not appeared since. Promising type who can go back-to-back. SPIRITUAL ADVISOR (11) is a consistent performer with three minor placings from three starts this prep. Produced another good performance at his most recent run when third over 1m at this track (Dirt) after he was handy all the way. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. AFTERNOON NAP (2) did well to score two runs ago then turned in a nice run last time out when second over 6½f at Santa Anita, beaten 2.25 lengths. One of the main hopes.