Sun, January 05, 2025

SAREEHA (4) was sent out favourite last time and scored by half a length over this trip at Del Mar (Turf). Has a sound record at this journey with six wins and four minor placings. Can go on with it. ROYAL CHARTER (2) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race and finished 1.5 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1m at Del Mar. Meets a stronger field but she is good enough to turn the recent form around. IMA JOKER (8) finished fifth last time out over 1m3f at Del Mar, beaten 7 lengths. Strong top-three chance. RUFF RIDE (5) has not appeared since she won over 1m2f at this track (Turf) on March 1. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race.