20:30 los-alamitos-racecourse Sunday 14th December 2025

MAN CHILD (6) returns after a lay-off of nine weeks. Looking to emulate his win at Del Mar at the beginning of last prep. Boasts a when resuming record of two wins and two placings from six starts. Sure to make his presence felt. PLAYER B (7) is yet to fill a placing in two runs since resuming from a lay-off, the latest when fourth over 5f at Del Mar (Turf). Untried at this journey but strips fitter and is among the main hopes. TOUGHERTHANTHEREST (4) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 6 lengths when sixth in a 6f contest at Santa Anita seven weeks ago. Perfectly placed and is sure to be there at the finish. ZOMBO BOMBO (5) was a gutsy winner two runs back then ran second over 6½f at Del Mar (Dirt) on November 2. Armando Ayuso stays on. Worth including in calculations.