Los Alamitos RacecourseSun, December 03, 2023

DR TROUTMAN (2) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start when he did his best work late but found a couple better over 4f124yards at this track, beaten 5 lengths.Ideally placed and is sure to prove tough to beat.Group 3 placegetter COMMANDER KHAI (1) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 3.5 lengths when sixth over 4f124yards at this track four weeks ago.Tackling a more suitable race this time so he is one of the main contenders.BETITO (3) ran well despite being friendless in betting last time over 4f124yards at this track (Dirt), finishing third and beaten 1.3 lengths at 40/1.Expected to be in the finish again.NEW EVERY MORNING (5) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 4f124yards at this track, beaten 2.75 lengths into fourth.Better than recent efforts suggest.