Golden Gate FieldsFri, November 17, 2023

The little h man (2) has been racing in great heart with two top-three finishes on end, the latest a second over 6f at this track (synthetic) when he was in the firing line all the way.Looks well placed so expect another big run.Smuggler's run (3) was impressive last time over 6½f at santa anita (dirt), scoring by 2.25 lengths.Is going well this campaign, recording a win and three minor placings from six starts.Should be hard to stop.Jack sixpack (5) switches to synthetic for the first time.Finished 11 lengths back in sixth on dirt over 6½f at los alamitos most recently.Blinkers come off.Expected to be competitive. grade 3 placegetter windribbon (6) ran below expectations last time at this track (synthetic) over 6f, finishing sixth and beaten 4.5 lengths.Should be poised just off the lead.Deserves respect on best figures.