Sat, May 18, 2024

Group 2 winner CRIMSON ADVOCATE (4) is a promising type who hasn't raced since finishing 2.5 lengths away in sixth over 5f in the G1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint at Santa Anita (Turf) on November 3 which was the only run of that prep. Should be prominent from the outset. Among the leading chances. DEVIL IN DISGUISE (3) settled back before coming home strongly to score on debut over 5f at this track (Synthetic) seven weeks ago. Sure to improve and can make it back-to-back wins. REEF RUNNER (6) ran below expectations last time in Listed grade at this track (Synthetic) over 5f, finishing fourth and beaten 4 lengths. Should be poised just off the lead. Capable of testing this field. LIGHTING CLOUDS (8) had been in sparkling form winning two races on end before most recently finished third over 5f at this track.