Los Alamitos RacecourseMon, November 20, 2023

Kiss my wine (5) started at 7/5 last time but could only manage seventh, beaten 5.5 lengths, at this track over 1f180yards.Can atone for that last run.Optical illusion (9) is a talented gelding who was well held last time out in the tougher won by political rivalry over 1f130yards at this track, beaten 3 lengths into eighth.Has been in solid form this campaign with a win and three minor placings from seven starts.Bold showing expected.Winners share (7) will find this easier than last start when fifth over 1f130yards at grade 2 level at this track (dirt), that effort coming on the back of a win in a at this track (dirt).Better placed this time and can do much better.First blues man (1) was sent out at 77/5 last time but ran above expectations and won over 1f180yards at this track (dirt).Winning rider cruz mendez stays aboard.Deserves respect.