Sun, January 12, 2025

OSCAR JOY (7) finished out of the money two starts back then he was never in contention and was beaten 7 lengths when ninth over 6½f at this track two-and-a-half weeks ago. Has the class to produce a better result. HANDSOME TICKET (2) is a progressive six-year-old gelding who hasn't raced since finishing second over 6½f at this track (Turf) on April 5. Has a strong fresh record including a win and one minor placings. Winning rider Diego A Herrera stays aboard. Bold showing expected. BOLT SUPREMACY (4) was prominent at the bend and finished second last time over 5f at Del Mar (Turf) when resuming from a lay-off, beaten 0.3 lengths. Meets a stronger field but he is up to the task. NAFTIS (6) has been freshened up since he finished seventh over 1m1/2f at Pleasanton (Dirt) seven weeks ago. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. One of the better hopes.