24:05 santa-anita Saturday 7th February 2026

DESERT GATE (1) is a talented colt who has been in the money at all four starts. Last appeared when he finished second over 1m1/2f at this track on October 4. J J Hernandez who has two wins when partnering stays on. Sure to run well. PLUTARCH (2) returns after a lay-off of ten weeks. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1m at Del Mar. Rates highly and makes plenty of appeal. INTREPIDO (4) is back from a break of three-and-a-half months. Scored back-to-back wins before running below its best at the last run of the prep, finishing fifth over 1m1/2f in the G1 Breeders Cup Juvenile at Del Mar (Dirt). Capable of testing this field. CHEROKEE NATION (3) turned in a strong run last time when he settled well back before running on hard to be beaten only half a length into second over 1m at this track (Dirt). Takes on tougher opposition this time but can figure in the finish.