Santa Anita 12 January 2024

A winner at 7f on good ground. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Tickle My Fancy when seventh of 8 on her latest outing at Los Alamitos Racecourse over 6f in December last year. This switch to turf should see her in a better light.

A winner at 1m on good ground. Beaten 6l behind Lakota Spirit at 50-1 when 9th of 10 on her latest outing at Del Mar over 1m (good) in November last year. Others are more persuasive.

A winner at 6f on good ground. Third of 5 behind Nokie beaten 5l at 6-1 on her latest outing at Del Mar over 6f in November last year. A touch of improvement will be required.

A winner at 7f on good ground, but that win was over two years ago. Finished 4 1/2l behind Rugelach when fifth of 7 at 20-1 on her latest outing at Del Mar over 1m (good) in November last year. She would make more appeal over further.

A winner at 6f on good ground. Beaten 10l behind Stay And Scam at 50-1 when eighth of 10 on her latest outing at Del Mar over 5f (good) in December last year. That form is shy of the leading principals.

Placed in three of eight starts. Third of 6 behind Grazen In The Sun beaten 5l at 18-5 on her latest outing at Santa Anita over 5f in December last year. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Alfredo Marquez. She looks out of her depth at this higher level.

A winner at 1m on good ground. Third of 6 behind Shezmisbehaving beaten 4l at 7-5fav on her latest outing at Del Mar over 1m (good) in November last year. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Jonathan Thomas. A player if proving as effective on the drop in trip.

A winner at 6f on firm ground. Beaten 5l behind Madiha at 16-1 when seventh of 12 on her latest outing at Santa Anita over 6f (good) in November last year. This is more realistic and she enters calculations.

A winner at 6f on the all-weather. Beaten 1 1/4l by Vulin when second of 8 at 6-4fav on her latest outing at Del Mar over 1m in December last year. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Steve Knapp. This demands more of her.

Yet to place in eight starts. Finished 9l behind Tokamak when sixth of 8 at 125-1 on his latest outing at Los Alamitos Racecourse over 1m in December last year. Work to do.

Unplaced in all four starts. Finished 6l behind Quincy Market when fourth of 7 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Del Mar over 6f in December last year. Cannot be ruled out.

Placed once in six starts. Beaten 1/2l by Tokamak when second of 8 at 40-1 on his latest outing at Los Alamitos Racecourse over 1m in December last year. Leading claims.

Yet to place in five starts. Finished 5l behind Tokamak when fifth of 8 at 35-1 on his latest outing at Los Alamitos Racecourse over 1m in December last year. Needs a bit extra to trouble the judge.

Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Lonesome Stew when last of 8 on his latest outing at Santa Anita over 6f in October last year. He is wearing blinkers for the first time, which will need to work the oracle.

Placed once in six starts. Third of 10 behind My Partner Glen beaten 4l at 10-1 on his latest outing at Los Alamitos Racecourse over 1m in December last year. He has stronger claims than most.

Well beaten at 40-1 behind Handsome Ticket when seventh of 8 on his racecourse debut at Los Alamitos Racecourse over 5f in December last year. This step up in distance will need to bring about significant improvement.

Placed in four of eight starts. Beaten 1l by Man O Rose when second of 5 at 15-1 on his latest outing at Del Mar over 5f (good) in November last year. Leading claims.

Finished 5l behind Elwood Blues when fourth of 6 at 25-1 on his racecourse debut at Los Alamitos Racecourse over 6f in December last year. A potential improver and he's one to consider on his turf debut.

Beaten 18l behind St Ignacio at 40-1 when 9th of 10 on his racecourse debut at Del Mar over 1m (good) in November last year. Best watched.

Full brother to Older Brother, won 13 times between 4f and 6f. Sustained market support for him would be interesting on debut.

Unplaced in both starts. Third of 5 behind Man O Rose beaten 1 3/4l at 5-2 on his latest outing at Del Mar over 5f (good) in November last year. A repeat bid will see him in the mix once more.

Placed twice in six starts. Finished 6l behind California Bay when fifth of 7 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Santa Anita over 1m (good) in June last year. Improvement is a necessity.

Placed once in three starts. Finished 2 1/4l behind Man O Rose when fourth of 5 at 13-1 on his latest outing at Del Mar over 5f (good) in November last year. A touch extra will be required to trouble the judge.

Winner of six races from 4f to 1m. Finished 3 1/2l behind Phenom when fourth of 7 at 12-1 on her latest outing at Del Mar over 5f (good) in November last year. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Paul Aguirre. Could land a blow.

She has won four times from 5f to 1m. Beaten 3/4l by Signora Minister when second of 7 at 6-4fav on her latest outing at Santa Anita over 6f in October last year. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Steve Knapp. Expected to mount a serious challenge.

Successful twice at 1m. Finished 11l behind Cliquish when fifth of 7 at 33-1 on her latest outing at Del Mar over 1m in November last year. Others might have her measure.

Successful at 5f and 6f. A winner at 2-1 at Del Mar over 6f on her latest outing in November last year, beating House Of Magic by 1l. Warrants plenty of respect.

Winner of seven races from 5f to 6f. A winner at 13-5 at Santa Anita over 6f on her latest outing in December, beating Wishtheyallcouldbe by 2 1/2l. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Steve Knapp. Not out of it.

Winner of six races from 5f to 6f. Finished 4l behind Feather Inthe Wind when fourth of 6 at 1-2fav on her latest outing at Los Alamitos over 4f in November last year. Easier to side with others.

She has won three times from 6f to 1m. A winner at 14-5 at Santa Anita over 6f on her latest outing in November last year, beating Gypsy Lynn by 5l. Could have a say.

Dam unraced. The market can guide.

Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 20l behind Nysos at 60-1 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing at Santa Anita over 6f in October last year. Unlikely to trouble his rivals.

Well beaten at 25-1 behind Pilot Commander when fifth of 6 on his racecourse debut at Del Mar over 6f in November last year. Could take a step forward.

Finished 10l behind Favoritism when fifth of 8 at 16-1 on his racecourse debut at Santa Anita over 6f in October last year. Will need to show more.

Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Better Than Gold when sixth of 7 on its latest outing at Del Mar over 1m in December last year. It is wearing blinkers for the first time. Others might have his measure.

Placed once in four starts. Beaten a neck by Express Line when second of 9 at 9-5fav on his latest outing at Del Mar over 6f in December. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Mark Glatt. Could make his presence felt.

Placed once in three starts. Third of 7 behind Better Than Gold beaten 1/2l at 13-2 on its latest outing at Del Mar over 1m in December. Likely to be thereabouts.

Finished 4l behind Melanie's Tiger when fourth of 10 at 9-2 on his racecourse debut at Golden Gate Fields over 6f in December. Worth a second look.

Placed once in two starts. Third of 9 behind Express Line beaten 1l at 17-2 on his latest outing at Del Mar over 6f in December. Dangerous to dismiss.

Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 9l behind Stolen Treasure at 60-1 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing at Del Mar over 1m (good) in December last year. He is wearing blinkers for the first time. Unlikely to be good enough.

Beaten 11l behind Prince Prancealot at 11-1 when last of 7 on his racecourse debut at Los Alamitos Racecourse over 5f in December. Will need to find a big chunk of improvement.

Placed twice in five starts. Beaten 18l behind Catmansue at 22-1 when last of 10 on his latest outing at Del Mar over 5f in September last year. Others look more appealing options.

Placed twice in six starts. Beaten 7l by Honest Coop when second of 9 at 19-10 on his latest outing at Los Alamitos over 4f in December. Could make his presence felt.

Yet to place in four starts. Beaten 20l behind Winning Big at 9-2 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Los Alamitos Racecourse over 5f in December. Hard to rule out.

Half-brother to Buttercup Up, won four times at 5f. The betting could provide all the clues.

Placed in three of seven starts. Beaten a head by Winning Big when second of 8 at 7-5fav on his latest outing at Los Alamitos Racecourse over 5f in December. The one to beat.

Successful twice at 1m on good ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Miss Lizzy when second of nine at 19-10fav on her latest outing at Del Mar over 1m (good) in November last year. Holds every chance.

Successful twice at 1m on good ground. Finished 2 3/4l behind Crimson Rose when fourth of seven at 11-5fav on her latest outing at Santa Anita over 1m (good) in March last year. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with George Papaprodromou. Needs to bounce back.

Successful twice at 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 7l behind Miss Lizzy when sixth of nine at 13-2 on her latest outing at Del Mar over 1m (good) in November last year. Claims on her penultimate effort.

Successful at 5f and 1m on the all-weather. Finished 3l behind Rugelach when fourth of nine at 13-1 on her latest outing at Santa Anita over 6f (good) in December last year. A minor role awaits.

Successful at 6f and 1m on good ground. Won on her latest outing when 2-1fav at Del Mar over 1m (good) in November last year, beating Issa Court by 1 1/4l. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Doug O Neill. Respected.

Successful twice at 1m on good ground. A winner at 35-1 at Del Mar over 1m (good) on her latest outing in November last year, beating Katerini by 1 1/4l. Can follow up.

Successful twice at 1m on good ground. Third of nine behind Miss Lizzy beaten 2l at 5-2 on her latest outing at Del Mar over 1m (good) in November last year. Improvement required.

Successful at 6f and 1m. Beaten 3 1/2l by Red Cross Knight when second of six at 19-10 on his latest outing at Los Alamitos Racecourse over 1m in December last year. A leading contender.

Winner of six races from 6f to 1m. Finished 6l behind Departure when fourth of six at 11-2 on his latest outing at Los Alamitos Racecourse over 1m in December last year. Could make the frame.

He has won three times at 1m. Won on his latest outing when 17-10fav at Del Mar over 1m (good) in December last year, beating Margot's Boy by 2l. Can land the hat-trick.

A winner at 6f. Beaten 1/2l by Geezer when second of eight at 12-1 on his latest outing at Los Alamitos Racecourse over 5f in December last year. A watching brief advised.

Placed once in seven starts. Beaten 5l by Handsome Ticket when second of eight at 9-1 on his latest outing at Los Alamitos Racecourse over 5f in December last year, his only placing from seven starts. Likely to enter the reckoning.

Dam won at 7f. May need the experience.

Placed once in seven starts. Finished 13l behind Gonna Getcha Good when sixth of seven at 19-2 on his latest outing at Golden Gate Fields over 5f in November last year. One to avoid.

Placed once in four starts. Finished 5l behind Dr. Soulfire when sixth of eight at 12-1 on his latest outing at Santa Anita over 6f (good) in October last year. Hard to fancy.

Placed twice in seven starts. Third of eight behind Handsome Ticket beaten 5l at 11-5fav on his latest outing at Los Alamitos Racecourse over 5f in December last year. Do not dismiss.

Yet to place in five starts. Finished 4 1/2l behind Shadow Creek when fifth of six at 39-1 on his latest outing at Santa Anita over 1m 1f (good) in October last year. Tough ask.

Placed in six of eight starts. Finished 3l behind To Speight Her when fourth of 10 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Del Mar over 5f (good) in September '22. Shouldn't be far away.

Yet to place in four starts. Third of seven behind Neon Lights beaten 8l at 17-2 on his latest outing at Del Mar over 5f (good) in November last year. Unlikely to threaten the principals.

Placed in three of 11 starts. Beaten 1 1/4l by Central Dispatch when second of five at 17-5 on his latest outing at Santa Anita over 6f in October last year. One of the likelier winners.