CALIFORNIA STAR

Three weeks ago, the horse ran respectably over 1800m on the dirt; he was slow to react at the start, settled into a stalking position, maintained an even pace throughout, and made up significant ground in the final stages. In his subsequent dirt mile run, the form didn't align well with the race conditions, and the jockey-trainer combination was not ideal. However, his ability to conserve energy in a stalking role and his superior finishing kick within the field show promise; he has proven ability in this trip, making him a potential dark horse.