PleasantonFri, December 13, 2024

ALTRUIST (6) was well fancied last start over 5½f at this track (Dirt) when fifth, beaten 4 lengths. Santos Rivera stays aboard. Fitter and looks sure to play a big role. DRIVE BY (2) built on a nice third two starts back at this track (Dirt) with a win over 5f at this track (Dirt) two-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by 0.1 lengths. Alfredo L Bautista scored on him last time and retains the mount. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. ALPHABETICAL ORDER (4) is back from a lay-off of 11 weeks. Turned in a fair effort at Fresno (Dirt) over 5½f at his only run last prep, finishing fourth and beaten 2.75 lengths. Should be poised just off the lead. One to consider. HOT JOURNEY (5) missed the placings two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 4 lengths away in sixth over 5½f at this track. Nicely placed to find some form.