Sat, November 30, 2024

BRAVE BLEND (2) finished a 18 length seventh on dirt at Santa Anita in a. Switched to turf last time at Santa Anita over 6½f and again missed the frame, finishing a 2.5 lengths fifth. Right at home on dirt and worth another try. PRATCHETT (4) finished third on debut ten months ago, beaten 5 lengths over 5½f at Santa Anita (Dirt), and has not been produced since. Sure to have improved over the break and is among the leading chances. SIZE LORD (1) returns after four months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a 11th over 1m1/2f at this track (Turf). Among the chances while fresh. IGNATOWSKI (6) was prominent at the bend and finished second last start over 5½f at this track (Dirt), beaten 8 lengths. Will benefit from that outing. Nicely placed to run well again.