Sun, March 16, 2025

CALIFORNIA SUNSET (4) is close to a win on the back of a string of recent placings, the latest a narrow defeat over 1m1/2f at Fairgrounds (Dirt) when she was handy all the way. Facing a tougher assignment but she is worth serious consideration. ENSORCELL (2) accounted for a maiden field over 1m1/2f at this track (Dirt) last start, finishing 0.3 lengths ahead of the nearest rival. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Rafael Bejarano was in the saddle on that occasion and retains the mount. Looms as one of the hardest to beat again. VANILLA (3) wasted no time getting off the mark on debut over 6f at this track (Dirt) four weeks ago. Likely improver with bright prospects again. LEGAL EMPRESS (8) has been in good form, scoring three back at this track (Dirt) then placing twice in a row, most recently when second over 1m1/2f at this track (Dirt). Suitably placed so anticipating another big run.