Sun, November 10, 2024

MIO BAMBINO (9) has been thereabouts since getting off the mark four runs back, the latest effort a second over 6f at this track (Dirt). Backmarker who gets home hard. Best form puts him right in this. ROLLIN DICE (8) turned in a fine effort to score by 0.8 lengths at this track and distance when when resuming from a lay-off last time out. Worth noting F Duran goes aboard. Must raise the bar but he has the ability to test this field. IDIOT'S GOLD (4) is having his first run since May 5. Has never missed the top-three at the start of his campaigns, and he did win over 5f at Golden Gate Fields at the start of last prep. Solid chance. HOT CHICKS ONLY (1) was in contention on the bend and finished third last time over 5½f at Fresno (Dirt), beaten 1.75 lengths. Will trim down following recent racing. In the right race and is one of the better hopes.