24:08 santa-anita Sunday 18th January 2026

CONTRARY CHIEFTAIN (2) ran fifth at his latest appearance over 1m at this track, finishing 4 lengths from the winner. Has a good record here at this journey with three wins from nine starts. Expecting a bold showing. UNION WAVE (5) finished ninth over 5½f at Los Alamitos (Dirt) at his most recent appearance on September 19. Rates highly and is likely to be prominent. AUTISM PUZZLE (1) has not won for a long while. Last raced on December 5 when beaten 9 lengths into fifth at Los Alamitos (Dirt) over 1m. Won't find this as tough so he is sure to be prominent. MOTHER'S PRAYER (4) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when fourth over 1m1/2f at Del Mar (Dirt) after being prominent at the turn. Placed to advantage and can feature in the finish.