PleasantonSat, November 16, 2024

DEFENSE WINS (2) raced in the leading division and kept going to score by 1.5 lengths last time out over 6f at Grants Pass (Dirt). Tackling a deeper field this time but he is good enough to figure in the finish. BOBBY'S ALIBI (6) finished third last time out over this course and distance, travelling towards the tail before winding up strongly in the dying stages. Generally performs well here and has registered four minor placings. Right in this. LESSONS OF AUTISM (4) hit the frame when resuming two runs back at Fresno but couldn't back it up last start when seventh, beaten 99 lengths, over 5½f at Fresno (Dirt). Tackling a more suitable race this time so he is a major player. OUR EXPECTATION (5) was in the firing line on the corner and finished third last time over 5½f at this track (Dirt) when resuming from a lay-off, beaten 1.75 lengths. Taking on a better line-up this time but he has the ability to mix it with them.