21:00 santa-anita Wednesday 31st December 2025

DAKOTA COUNTRY (3) dug deep to score two runs back then was beaten 6 lengths into ninth over 1m at Del Mar (Turf) last time a month ago. Likely to figure prominently. BETTERDAYSRCOMING (8) didn't do a bad job when fifth last start over 5f at Del Mar, beaten 1. 1 lengths after he worked home in good style. That followed a win at this track the start prior. Yet to miss the placings in two starts over this course and distance. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. MINISTER SHANE (2) started at 7/1 last time and ran below expectations, finishing sixth and beaten 4. 5 lengths at Del Mar (Turf) over 5f. Finds an easier assignment and can find winning form. PLEASE FOCUS (6) has been in the placings at his last two starts, finishing second last time over 1m at Los Alamitos (Dirt). Finds a suitable race and can feature in the finish.