20:00 santa-anita Thursday 30th April 2026

CANDY BAR (4) travelled in a rearwards position then picked up fairly well in the straight and finished 1. 4 lengths away in fourth last time out over 6½f at this track seven weeks ago. Tackles a longer journey this time. Should park just off the speed. Leading contender. DEA MATRONA (6) was well in commission last time but ran below expectations when seventh and beaten 7 lengths over 1m at this track (Turf). Deserves another chance. FREE AND HUMBLE (2) resumed over 1m at this track (Turf) last start and was too good for her rivals, scoring by 0. 3 lengths. Will be better for that latest run and looks a big threat to the top selection. LADY RIDER (7) had been in great form winning two on end before missing the frame last time when fourth over 1m at Santa Anita (Dirt). Should be prominent from the outset. Solid claims on best form.