Del MarSat, November 25, 2023

AINT NO JOKE (6) produced a nice effort on debut in better company last start over 6½f at Santa Anita (Turf) when third, beaten 2.5 lengths. Promising type with improvement to come so he should pay to follow. URBAN LEGEND (5) will find this a little easier than his second on debut five weeks ago, beaten 10 lengths at the end of 6f at Santa Anita (Dirt). Sure to take a lot from that hitout so he shouldn't be a maiden for long. MR LEASURE (8) started at 29/10 last time and ran below expectations, finishing sixth and beaten 22 lengths at Santa Anita (Dirt) over 1m. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. SAND BAGGER (7) finished out of the money on debut two starts back then was beaten 10 lengths when fifth over 1m at this track two weeks ago after being in contention on the turn. Likely improver with strong prospects.