Sat, January 11, 2025

OLD PAL (10) has been about the money with three minor placings from four runs this campaign, the latest a solid third over 1m at Del Mar (Turf). Has a terrific record here with three wins and four minor placings from seven starts. Should run well. ON THE WHIM (2) finished eighth, beaten 4 lengths, last time out over 1m at Del Mar (Turf). Has a strong record this course, scoring at three of five starts. Likely to feature. FAST BUCK (4) is a talented gelding who was well held last time out in the tougher Seabiscuit Handicap won by Mi Hermano Ramon over 1m1/2f at Del Mar, beaten 5.5 lengths into eighth. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Should be involved in the finish. TAKES THREE (5) was a 0.1 lengths winner on turf at Del Mar two starts ago and lines up for a hat-trick here after make it two in a row with a dirt track win at Los Alamitos over 1m five weeks ago. Sure to make his presence felt again.