Santa AnitaSun, April 21, 2024

Group 3 winner MUCHO DEL ORO (5) saluted last start in the G3 San Simeon Stakes at this track (Turf) over this distance after he was in contention on the corner. Has a strong record at this trip, scoring four times from six starts. Takes on much easier opposition this time. Sure to run well. Group 2 winner LANE WAY (4) boxed on to finish third last start over 6½f in the G3 San Simeon Stakes at this track (Turf), beaten 0.8 lengths when fresh from a lay-off as favourite. Likely improver with strong prospects. Group 3 placegetter FIRST PEACE (3) is a talented entire who was tested in tougher class last time when fourth over 1m in the G1 Frank E Kilroe Mile Handicap at this track (Turf). Mike E Smith who has scored on him three times retains the mount. Should be involved in the finish. JOHNNY PODRES (2) is a last-start winner four weeks ago, scoring by a nose over 6½f at this track. Has a sound record here with three wins and 10 minor placings from 17 starts. One of the main contenders.