20:43 turf-paradise Tuesday 13th January 2026

NAISMITH (7) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1m at Los Alamitos, beaten 5 lengths into fifth. Won't find this as tough so he is set to turn things around. RIDING BY (6) was a placegetter on dirt over 1m at this track in a but missed the frame on turf over 7½f at this track last time. Goes well over this trip, filling a placing at all four starts, including a win and is a leading contender. BATTLE CRUISER (3) doesn't win out of turn, scoring just once from 15 starts. Was again denied last start when he found one better over 1m at this track. Likely contender with strong prospects. MENDELSSOHNS MUSIC (4) saluted two runs ago then turned in a decent effort last time out when fourth over 5½f at this track, beaten 0. 6 lengths. Nicely placed to figure in the finish.