24:35 del-mar Monday 1st September 2025

RUSSELLS HUSTLE (4) was always forward and boxed on to finish second over 1m1/2f at this track (Turf) last time. Has a good record here at this journey. Should park just off the speed. Will prove tough to beat. SMART CODE (11) saluted at the first run back from a lay-off last start over 1m at this track (Turf), scoring by half a length. Has been given a let-up of five-and-a-half weeks since that outing. Fitter for that last hitout and this looks well within his grasp. MR LEASURE (3) finished 1.3 lengths behind the winner in fourth over 1m1/2f at this track (Turf) last start after lifting strongly to score two runs back. One of the leading hopes. DEALERS SPECIAL (8) was beaten 1.5 lengths into fifth over 1m1/2f at this track three-and-a-half weeks ago. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.