21:30 santa-anita Wednesday 31st December 2025

MANIATIC (3) registered a strong win at Del Mar two runs ago. Decent effort last time out when prominent at the bend before finishing third over 1m at Los Alamitos, beaten 2. 5 lengths. Finds a suitable race and can go on to take this out. CONTRARY CHIEFTAIN (1) finished eighth two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1m1/2f at Del Mar, beaten only half a length after being in contention on the corner. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. CRYPTO RIDE (4) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by 0. 8 lengths over 1m at Del Mar (Dirt). Nicely placed to take this out. RESEMBLANCE (5) raced just off the lead before letting down nicely and scoring a nose win over this journey at Los Alamitos (Dirt) last time. Sound record at this distance with three wins and five minor placings from nine runs and deserves respect.