1

Will Take It

Unlikely to give his veteran rider yet another big money win. Struggled in a G3 at Churchill Downs in September.

2

Goal Oriented

Without badly disappointing hasn’t hit the winners’ circle in recent tries. Likely to be forwardly placed but a lot of competition up front in this.

3

Nysos

Surprisingly hasn’t won a G1 considering his brilliance including a superb G2 victory here. A minor setback has delayed his return. Giant chance if at best.

4

Mystik Dan

A difficult trip didn’t stop him winning an 1800m G2 at Churchill Downs in September. Has plenty of gate speed and likely to use it here.

5

Tumbarumba

At the top of his game right now judged by his 1600m G3 victory at Churchill Downs. Beaten 5L when fourth in this last year.

6

Full Serrano

Comes into this with a similar profile as with his terrific win last year. In September he proved again that this C&D is ideal. Chances.

7

Citizen Bull

A front-running G1 winner as a 2yo here last year and again led throughout last time – the fastest he has run – to win over this C&D. Loves Del Mar. Chance.

8

Chancer McPatrick

Didn’t make much impact as a 2yo at this meeting last year and back at Del Mar will probably again be not quite good enough.

9

Touch Of Destiny

Unbeaten in South America. That makes him interesting though now competing against high profile US rivals.

10

White Abarrio

Has the back class to triumph, being the 2023 Breeders’ Cup Classic winner. But needs to upgrade on recent starts competing against some brilliant younger pretenders.