Golden Gate FieldsThu, November 23, 2023

American empire (7) finished out of the money but was not too far away when resuming last start over 1m at this track (synthetic).Settles back early but winds up late.Will prove hard to hold out.L l l cool (4) could only manage second as favourite last start over 1m at fresno (dirt) after being prominent at the turn, making it three minor placings from four starts this campaign.Good chance to break through.Upright (1) started at 2/1 last time and ran below expectations, finishing ninth and beaten 21 lengths at this track (synthetic) over 1m.Looks well placed so expect a big run this time.Easter tribute (3) last appeared on september 17 when a good fourth over 5½f at this track (synthetic), beaten 2.25 lengths, which was his only run of the campaign.Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race.