22:30 Del Mar Tips

Friendly Confines likes to race close to the pace, tracking the leaders and finishing strong in the final furlong. Won on his latest outing at Del Mar over 1m as the favourite and beat Cuban Confusion well. 3 wins from 6 starts and the trainer Richard Baltas and jockey Flavien Prat have excellent stats at this level. Should be competitive throughout this race and the win chance is very good, I reckon.

Geometry should run the race in mid-pack, conserving energy before challenging late. Successful twice at 1m and placed recently over 1m1f at Delaware Park. Career rate is 2 wins from 5 starts, and trainer Thomas with Velazquez riding has very good tactical awareness at this distance. Could place again if repeating that last form.

This 3-year-old is in sharp form, coming off a good win over this exact 1-mile turf course 53 days ago. That win (form 6-121) shows clear progression. He retains the services of top jockey Flavien Prat. Trainer Richard Baltas has him well-placed to win again. The one to beat. Strong player.

This horse has four wins from 7f to 1m. He makes his first start for trainer Jerry Hollendorfer after a 74-day break. His last run was a poor 4th at Emerald Downs, but his prior form is strong. The new trainer and return to a top-tier track could spark a major form reversal. Interesting outsider.