Thu, December 26, 2024

HOPE ROAD (9) returned from a break last start and led throughout to score by half a length over 1m in the G3 Bayakoa Stakes at Del Mar (Dirt). J J Hernandez has been the pilot at her last four wins. Sure to run well. ONE MAGIC PHILLY (7) missed the frame last time when sixth in the G1 Breeders' Cup FM Sprint at Del Mar (Dirt). That followed a run of three wins on end. Should be prominent from the outset. Expecting a bold showing. KINZA (3) resumes after a break of nine months. Won on debut to launch the last campaign over 6f at this track. Has found the right race to kick off the campaign. SUGAR FISH (4) ran fifth at her latest appearance over 1m1f at Del Mar, finishing 8 lengths from the winner. Has an impressive four wins from nine career starts. Hard to knock.