Sat, January 04, 2025

DURAN (2) finished out of the money two starts back then he was always well out of his ground and was beaten 7 lengths when seventh in a 1m contest at Del Mar two months ago. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. BE PUNCTUAL (5) raced on the pace when resuming last start and lifted strongly to hold third, beaten 6 lengths, over this journey at Los Alamitos (Dirt). Suitably placed so anticipating a big run again. LIGHT THE BEAM (7) has been thereabouts lately without being able to break through, the latest effort a third at Pleasanton (Dirt) over 6f. One of the leading contenders again. PETESOLDFASHIONED (3) missed the placings two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 9 lengths away in fifth over 6f at Los Alamitos. Better than recent efforts suggest.