Sun, December 15, 2024

SUNRISE JOURNEY (6) started at 9/4 last time but could only manage eighth, beaten 13 lengths, at Del Mar over 5½f. Should camp just off the leaders. Likely to feature. DREAM ROBBER (1) finished fourth when resuming from a lay-off last start over 4f124yards at this track (Dirt), beaten 2.25 lengths. The rider change is important as Ricardo S Ramirez gets the best out of this six-year-old gelding. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Expecting a bold showing. LESSONS OF AUTISM (4) fought on well for third last start over 5½f at Pleasanton (Dirt), making it two minor placings in a row. Well placed and should be in the finish again. HAY JUAN (5) is close to breaking through, last start finishing just 0.3 lengths away in second over 4f124yards at this track (Dirt). Finds a suitable race and can build on solid recent efforts.