23:43 turf-paradise Wednesday 22nd April 2026

RUSSELLS HUSTLE (4) has switched yards since finishing ninth two-and-a-half weeks ago over 1m at Santa Anita Turf. Will prove tough to beat for the new barn. THE BLACK STRAT (2) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 1. 3 lengths away in third over 1m at this track (Turf) when he was handy all the way. Taking on a better field but he is up to the task. SHUT UP MICHAEL (3) has put together a couple of wins at this track, the latest on April 2 over 7½f when he got home by 1. 3 lengths. Winning rider D P Vergara retains the mount. Meets a stronger field but he is up to the task. HURRICANE CLOUD (5) was well in commission last time but ran below expectations when fifth and beaten 4 lengths over 1m at this track (Turf). Better than his last start so worth including.