18:35 del-mar Friday 31st October 2025

WESTWOOD (1) has returned in good order this campaign. Collected his maiden win when resuming at this track (Dirt) then backed it up with a solid second over 1m at Santa Anita (Dirt) at the latest outing. Should park just off the speed. Will prove tough to beat. BRAZENLY (9) was prominent at the bend and progressed nicely last start to finish a close third over 1m at Aqueduct after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is right in contention. CLOUSEAU (12) finished third two runs back at this track (Dirt) then improved last time out to score by 0. 1 lengths as favourite over 1m at Santa Anita (Dirt). Finds a tougher race but another big run will not surprise. VODKA VODKA (10) missed the frame two starts ago on turf at this track but followed that with a win, also on turf, at Santa Anita over 1m three weeks ago. K Desormeaux who has two wins when partnering stays on. Not to be discounted.