22:30 santa-anita Sunday 15th February 2026

HARDTOBEBETTERNOW (6) returned last time with a solid second at this track (Turf) over 1m after being prominent at the corner. Nicely placed to go one better. RICH REWARD (10) was ridden quietly then picked up fairly well in the straight and finished 9 lengths away in seventh last time out over 6f at Santa Anita when resuming from a lay-off. Steps up in distance. Major player in this line up. SHAPOVAL (7) was out of the money when resuming from a lay-off last start over 1m at this track, beaten 4. 5 lengths. Likely improver with strong prospects. ZAGREUS (3) finished fourth at this track and distance at his last appearance four-and-a-half months ago. Comes here with definite top-three claims.