23:35 santa-anita Thursday 15th January 2026

BERLIN WALL (3) is a talented entire who was well held last time in tougher grade over 7f in the G1 Malibu Stakes at this track (Dirt). Tiago Josue Pereira who has scored on him two times retains the mount. Expecting a bold showing. CHECK'S ON THE WAY (2) resumes. After filling a minor placing at his last appearance at Del Mar (Turf) over 5f on November 7. Should be hard to stop. IRISH ROYALTY (5) returns from a lay-off of nine months and did win when resuming last time in work over 6f at Los Alamitos (Dirt). Solid chance. CARDIFF CRACK (1) has not won for a long while. Last raced on November 30 when beaten 2. 75 lengths into fourth at Del Mar (Turf) over 1m1/2f. Best figures measure up nicely. Can do a lot better.