Los Alamitos RacecourseMon, November 20, 2023

Talk bout somethin (4) is struggling to break through but hasn't been far away, the latest effort a fourth beaten 2 lengths over 1f130yards at grade 2 level at this track (dirt).Has a win and four minor placings at this journey from seven starts and is right in this.Xpensive (8) returned from a spell last start with a strong win by 0.8 lengths over 1f80yards at this track (dirt).Fitter for that last hitout and another big run will not surprise.Aj shining (3) stuck on well to finish second last start over 1f180yards at this track (dirt), beaten 0.8 lengths when fresh from a spell as favourite.Finds a more suitable contest and can discover winning form.Fireplace (1) was below his best last time, finishing sixth and beaten 2.25 lengths over 1f80yards at this track (dirt).Has his share of talent and can do a lot better.