Mon, January 06, 2025

ONE TIME MARK (10) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at Del Mar (Turf), finishing third and only a head from the winner at the end of 1m1/2f after being in contention on the bend. Has a good record at this course and distance, including a win and two minor placings. Must raise the bar but a big run is on the cards. DEALERS SPECIAL (3) returned from a break last start with a moderate eighth over 5f at Del Mar (Turf) after travelling back in the field from the outset. This doesn't look as hard so he is likely to play a big role. BIG JUANITO (4) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race and finished 1.5 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1m1/2f at Del Mar. Taking on a better line-up this time but he is up to the challenge. PRESIDER (5) was in the firing line on the turn and finished second last start at the first run back from a lay-off over 1m1/2f at Del Mar (Turf), beaten a nose. Facing a tougher assignment but he is capable of running a bold race.