Football

Del MarSat, November 18, 2023

23:58 Del Mar

Nongraded stake/handicap

| 3yo+

Winner USD $63,000 - 9 runners

1540y

Going:

Surface: D

Race Tip

Group 1 winner the chosen vron (7) was thereabouts when resuming last start over 6f in the g1 breeders' cup sprint at santa anita (dirt), finishing fifth and beaten 5 lengths.Loves racing here and has managed two wins from four visits.Hector isaac berrios who has scored on him eight times retains the mount.Best form puts him right in this.Big city lights (6) is a promising type who finished in the placings over 6f in listed grade at santa anita (dirt) at his last appearance on january 7.Has an impressive resumed record including two victories.Has the gate speed to take up a forward position.Best form puts him right in this. grade 3 placegetter lovesick blues (4) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest at santa anita over 6½f.Another big run expected. grade 2 winner none above the law (3) could only manage eighth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 6½f at santa anita, beaten 3 lengths.Worth noting flavien prat goes aboard.Well placed and can figure in the finish again.