23:41 santa-anita Friday 16th January 2026

MAN CHILD (1) was leading on the turn and fought on to finish second over 6f at Los Alamitos (Dirt) at his latest appearance. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Expecting a bold showing. THE BIG CHEESEOLA (2) went forward last start over 5½f at Los Alamitos (Dirt) and held on well for second, beaten 1. 5 lengths. Meets a stronger field but he is good enough to figure in the finish. TOUGHERTHANTHEREST (4) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 6f at Los Alamitos, beaten 7 lengths into fifth. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. ATOMIC DROP (5) missed the placings two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 21 lengths away in seventh over 1m at Los Alamitos. Finds a nice race and can bounce back.