Santa AnitaMon, January 15, 2024

BIG COUPE (4) defied his big price last time when beaten just 0.6 lengths into third over 1m at Del Mar (Turf). Leading contender. MIDNIGHT FURY (7) was a gutsy winner two runs back then finished fourth over 6f at Los Alamitos (Dirt) on December 17. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Sure to be in the finish. EXPLAIN THIS AUDIT (1) returns from a lay-off of six months and did win when resuming last time in work over 1m1/2f at Golden Gate Fields (Synthetic). Key runner. SO I'M TOLD (3) has been in the money at his last couple of runs, the latest when second over 4f124yards at Los Alamitos Qh (Dirt). Should be poised just off the lead. Deserves respect on best figures.