24:03 santa-anita Friday 24th October 2025

OUR BUCKY CHARM (2) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when tenth, beaten 3. 5 lengths, over 5f at Del Mar (Turf) after he settled well back. Has further improvement to come and is a great chance to break through. MINISTER SHANE (3) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 6½f at Del Mar, beaten 5. 5 lengths into sixth. Finds an easier assignment and can take this out. BELLY UP (8) last appeared on July 24 when a good fourth over 5f at Del Mar (Turf), beaten 1. 3 lengths, which was his only run of the campaign. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Sure to be competitive. PLAYER B (4) resumes in a similar race to his last run seven months ago when sixth, beaten 6 lengths. Lines up. For the first time for trainer Francisco Rodriguez. Worth plenty of thought.