Del MarSun, December 03, 2023

BOSSY BRUIN GAL (4) drifted well back last start before winding up strongly to finish third, beaten 4 lengths, over 1m at this track (Dirt).Will drift back but is expected to be in the finish again.CALIFORNIA CODE (3) made progress last time out, finishing 4 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1m at Santa Anita after being in contention on the corner.Likely improver with strong prospects.DREAMING OF HOPE (8) has been in the betting at both starts but hasn't managed to break through.Most recently finished sixth over 6f at Santa Anita (Dirt), beaten 9 lengths.Deserves another chance.CONQUEST CELSIUS (7) returns from a spell of four-and-a-half months and is having her first run for a new yard.Finished fourth at Santa Anita (Dirt) over 4½f when resumed last time in work.