24:03 santa-anita Friday 3rd April 2026

ANMER HALL (12) found one better last start at this track (Turf) over this distance. Form over this journey is strong, boasting four wins from eight starts. Expected to go well. VIRAT (8) was leading on the turn and fought on to finish third over 6f in stakes class at this track (Turf) at his latest appearance. Will find this much easier. Best form puts him right in this. PROOF HE RIDES (5) has scored at his last two starts, most recently by 1. 3 lengths over 6f at this track (Turf). That continued the solid form this campaign, with two wins from six starts. Should be in the finish. SON OF A BIRCH (6) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at this track (Turf) over 6f. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time.