Sun, October 06, 2024

OSCAR JOY (4) settled well back then picked up fairly well in the straight and finished 4 lengths away in sixth last time out over 5f at Del Mar four weeks ago. Tackles a longer journey this time. Will drift back but wind up late. Will be tough to stop. CENTRAL DISPATCH (8) has his first look at a turf track. Resumed last start with a moderate eighth over 6½f at Del Mar, beaten 8 lengths. Should be poised just off the lead. Expected to be in the finish. I DON'T GET IT (5) made it back-to-back wins when successful last start over 1m at Los Alamitos (Dirt), getting home by 0.3 lengths. Taking on a better line-up this time but he is good enough to play a major role. IRISH ROYALTY (6) proved too strong two runs ago but couldn't follow that up last time out when tenth over 5f at Del Mar, beaten 5 lengths. Expect a better run this time.