Santa AnitaSun, March 17, 2024

Group 3 winner ZOFFARELLI (1) turned in a modest performance when third last time out over 1m at this track, beaten 3 lengths after being prominent at the corner. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time. SHARP AZA TACK (3) improved sharply on his seventh two starts back in the G1 Malibu Stakes at this track (Dirt) with success over 6½f at this track (Dirt) a month ago, getting home by 1.5 lengths after being in the firing line on the corner. Likely to be there at the finish again. MAS RAPIDO (6) made progress last time out, finishing 4 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 6½f at this track. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. ESCAPE ROUTE (7) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 6f at this track. Nicely placed to find winning ways.