Sat, January 11, 2025

SBAGLIATO (2) won last start over 1m at Del Mar (Turf), making it two victories from three appearances this campaign. In form and expected to measure up again. EXULTATION (6) is a distance specialist who turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 1m at Del Mar after being in the firing line on the bend. Goes up a rung or two but he is good enough to figure in the finish. SHOT OF COURAGE (10) has been in great form with two placings in succession, most recently when beaten 1.3 lengths into second over 1m1/4f at Pleasanton (Dirt). It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. GREAT KING (5) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing fifth at Los Alamitos (Dirt) over 5½f. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is one of the key runners.