Chad Brown and Joel Rosario join forces with In Italian at Santa Anita on Saturday. The five-year-old was last seen finishing a head second to Gina Romantica in the G1 First Lady Stakes, but she will be much improved back up in trip.
She has finished in the top three on all ten starts in stakes company, meaning that she isn’t likely to be that far away on Saturday.
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/23 | KEE | 8 | Fm | 8-12 | 2 |
| 15/07/23 | SAR | 9 | Fm | 8-12 | 2 |
| 09/06/23 | BLM | 8 | Fm | 8-12 | 1 |
| 15/04/23 | KEE | 8.5 | Fm | 8-11 | 1 |
| 05/11/22 | KEE | 9.5 | Fm | 8-12 | 2 |
Aidan O’Brien’s runner this weekend is Warm Heart, who will be the ride of Ryan Moore. The three-year-old has been in excellent form throughout the season, with her only poor showing coming when fifth of eight in the G1 Irish Oaks.
However, she has bounced back from that setback after wins in the G1 Yorkshire Oaks and G1 Prix Vermeille. She drops back in trip this weekend, but she has a win over a mile and two on her CV.
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/09/23 | LON | 12 | GS | 8-11 | 1 |
| 24/08/23 | YOR | 12 | GF | 9-0 | 1 |
| 22/07/23 | CUR | 12 | Sft | 9-2 | 5 |
| 22/06/23 | ASC | 12 | GF | 9-2 | 1 |
| 20/05/23 | NBY | 10 | Gd | 9-2 | 1 |
William Buick will take the ride on With The Moonlight for Charlie Appleby this weekend. She made her long-awaited return to the track in October, but she could only finish second in the G1 E.P. Taylor at Woodbine.
However, she will likely come on from that run. But, she was well beaten by In Italian earlier this season in the G1 Jenny Wiley Stakes at Keeneland.
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/10/23 | WOO | 10 | Gd | 8-12 | 2 |
| 07/05/23 | NMK | 9 | Sft | 9-5 | 6 |
| 15/04/23 | KEE | 8.5 | Fm | 8-11 | 2 |
| 24/02/23 | MEY | 9 | Gd | 9-4 | 1 |
| 03/02/23 | MEY | 8 | Gd | 9-0 | 1 |
Moira will be the ride of Flavien Prat this weekend. Trained by Kevin Attard, this four-year-old has form to find on a number of rivals this weekend after finishing third in the G1 E.P. Taylor stakes on her previous start.
However, she was largely progressive before that appearance, and the conditions at Santa Anita could suit her on her second U.S. start this weekend.
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/10/23 | WOO | 10 | Gd | 8-12 | 3 |
| 09/09/23 | WOO | 9 | Gd | 8-9 | 1 |
| 20/08/23 | WOO | 8.5 | Fm | 8-10 | 2 |
| 01/07/23 | WOO | 8 | Y | 8-8 | 2 |
| 03/06/23 | WOO | 8.5 | Fs | 8-11 | 2 |
Japanese raider Win Marilyn is trained by Takahisa Tezuka, and she will be the ride of Cristian Demuro. The six-year-old has plenty to find on ratings after winning just four from 17 career starts in stakes company.
On her previous outing, she finished ninth of 15 over a mile and three in a Japanese Grade Two. Hard to make too much of a case for her on U.S. soil.
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/09/23 | NAK | 11 | GF | 9-0 | 9 |
| 20/08/23 | SAP | 10 | GF | 8-11 | 9 |
| 25/03/23 | MEY | 12 | Gd | 8-9 | 6 |
| 11/12/22 | SHA | 12 | Gd | 8-10 | 1 |
| 13/11/22 | HAN | 11 | Y | 8-11 | 2 |
Frankie Dettori takes the ride on Inspiral for John & Thady Gosden this weekend. The four-year-old is clear on ratings, but she has no previous experience of competing in the U.S. She comes into the weekend in fine form, most recently landing victory in the G1 Sun Chariot.
Meanwhile, her victory over Big Rock in France reads very strong. It’s a step into the unknown as she is stepped up in trip for the first time.
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/23 | NMK | 8 | GF | 9-5 | 1 |
| 13/08/23 | DEA | 8 | GS | 9-2 | 1 |
| 02/08/23 | GOO | 8 | Sft | 9-7 | 5 |
| 20/06/23 | ASC | 8 | Gd | 8-13 | 2 |
| 15/10/22 | ASC | 8 | GS | 9-0 | 6 |
Lindy will be the runner for Brendan Walsh at Santa Anita this weekend. The three-year-old was last seen chasing Mawj home in the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup at Keeneland.
She was in excellent form over a mile before that start, beating Poca Mucha on her U.S. debut. She could have a part to play this weekend, as she appears to be a runner that will improve over a mile and two.
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/10/23 | KEE | 9 | Gd | 8-9 | 2 |
| 07/09/23 | KND | 8 | Gd | 8-6 | 1 |
| 18/06/23 | CHA | 10.5 | GS | 9-1 | 8 |
| 14/05/23 | LON | 8 | VSft | 9-0 | 2 |
| 16/04/23 | LON | 8 | Hy | 9-0 | 2 |
Fev Rover could be one of the most interesting angles for trainer Mark Casse this weekend. The five-year-old was excellent on her step up in trip at Woodbine, as she bested With The Moonlight to land the G1 E.P. Taylor Stakes.
She continues to look a progressive sort, and could have a key role to play over this distance from a very handy draw.
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/10/23 | WOO | 10 | Gd | 8-12 | 1 |
| 09/09/23 | WOO | 9 | Gd | 9-0 | 4 |
| 12/08/23 | CLN | 9.5 | Fm | 8-13 | 1 |
| 15/07/23 | SAR | 9 | Fm | 8-10 | 3 |
| 01/07/23 | WOO | 8 | Y | 8-12 | 1 |
Ignacio Correas’s runner this weekend comes in the form of Didia. The Argentinean-bred runner boasts course and distance form after landing the G2 Rodeo Drive Stakes on her previous start in October.
She is a proven performer at this level in the U.S., having won six from seven starts in stakes company. One that captures the attention at the prices.
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/23 | SNA | 10 | Fm | 8-12 | 1 |
| 09/06/23 | BLM | 10 | Fm | 8-8 | 2 |
| 05/05/23 | CHU | 9 | Fm | 8-6 | 1 |
| 25/03/23 | FGR | 8.5 | Fm | 8-6 | 1 |
| 16/08/22 | CLN | 8.5 | Fm | 8-12 | 1 |
Chad Brown and Irad Ortiz join forces with McKulick this weekend. The four-year-old has been very highly regarded throughout her career, and reversed wins with With The Moonlight last year.
However, she was easily beaten by Didia earlier this season. She did get back on track over a mile and three last month, landing the G3 Waya Stakes.
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/23 | BBA | 11 | Y | 9-0 | 1 |
| 02/09/23 | SAR | 11 | Fm | 8-10 | 2 |
| 03/08/23 | SAR | 12 | Fm | 8-8 | 1 |
| 09/06/23 | BLM | 10 | Fm | 8-12 | 3 |
| 05/05/23 | CHU | 9 | Fm | 8-8 | 5 |
Joseph O’Brien’s runner on Saturday comes in the form of Lumiere Rock. She was last seen finishing a length behind Blue Rose Cen when third in the G1 Prix de l’Opera.
The three-year-old has won twice from eight starts in stakes company, including a three-length victory over Jackie Oh in the G2 Moyglare. Not without a chance is back to full fitness after her previous effort.
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/10/23 | LON | 10 | GS | 8-11 | 3 |
| 10/09/23 | CUR | 10 | Gd/Y | 9-2 | 1 |
| 20/08/23 | DEA | 10 | VSft | 9-0 | 2 |
| 22/07/23 | CUR | 12 | Sft | 9-2 | 4 |
| 22/06/23 | ASC | 12 | GF | 9-2 | 2 |
Rossa Ryan and Ralph Beckett join forces with State Occasion on Saturday. The five-year-old was last seen finishing fifth in the G1 Prix de l’Opera, and has won just once from six starts in stakes company.
Although, that win was recorded over a mile and two at Windsor. Unlikely to find things too easy at Santa Anita, especially from the widest draw.
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/10/23 | LON | 10 | GS | 9-2 | 5 |
| 26/08/23 | WDR | 10 | GF | 9-4 | 4 |
| 16/08/23 | SAL | 10 | Gd | 9-4 | 1 |
| 18/05/23 | YOR | 10.5 | Gd | 9-2 | 4 |
| 07/10/22 | NMK | 10 | Gd | 9-5 | 8 |
