20:00 santa-anita Friday 24th October 2025

DAKOTA COUNTRY (1) scored at his most recent appearance, getting home by 5 lengths over 6½f at this track (Turf). That continued the solid form this campaign, with two wins from five starts. Big chance once again. HAWKER (7) got the prize two runs ago at Del Mar. Couldn't follow that up last time out when ninth over 1m at Del Mar, beaten 7 lengths after being in the firing line on the bend. Will enjoy a drop in class so he is a major player. SMOOTH SALUTE (3) finds it hard to win with two victories from 23 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when tenth over 1m at Del Mar, beaten 7 lengths. Ideally placed and is sure to be there at the finish. INVINCIBLE (2) was out of the money when resuming from a lay-off last start over 6f at this track, beaten 3. 5 lengths after being prominent at the turn. Strips fitter and can improve.