Santa AnitaFri, May 17, 2024

Group 1 placegetter MACKINNON (2) got well back over 6½f in Listed grade at this track (Turf) last time and never threatened, eventually finishing 6 lengths away in fifth. Finds a more suitable contest and can take this out. IDAHO ONCE (6) showed good pace over 6f at Golden Gate Fields (Synthetic) when resuming last time and dug deep to score by 0.1 lengths. Steps up a level but he is up to the task. DONCIC (1) is having his first run since February 15. Goes very well when fresh - has not been out of the money in five when resuming runs and did win over 6f at this track at the start of last prep. Has found a suitable race to kick off the campaign. HELLADIC (3) scored last start at Los Alamitos Qh (Dirt) to make it two wins from four starts this campaign. Should park just off the speed. Not to be discounted.