Sat, November 30, 2024

REDISTRICTING (7) made a strong late bid but just failed to pick up the winner when when resuming as favourite last start over 1m1f in the G3 Knickerbocker Stakes at Aqueduct (Turf). Will strip a lot fitter this time around. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he is good enough to play a major role. SEAL TEAM (3) was well in commission when resuming over 1m in Listed grade at Santa Anita (Turf) and finished fifth, beaten 2.25 lengths. Umberto Rispoli who has three wins when partnering stays on. Likely to feature. SUMTER (2) is coming off a determined win last start over 1m in Listed grade at Santa Anita (Turf) six weeks ago. Nice weight drop so he shapes as one to consider. ALMENDARES (10) closed last campaign with back-to-back placings, the last of which was at Santa Anita nine weeks ago. Form at this track is solid. Too good to ignore.