The 23:36 at Santa Anita (usa) features a field of 11 runners.

The field averages an official rating of 86.5, with the strongest runner rated 103 and the weakest at 72. The average time since last run across the field is 53 days, indicating runners are somewhat freshened up. With 5 runners rated 90 or higher, this race carries genuine quality throughout the upper echelons of the field.



Stay For The Boom
Recent form figures of 1044-62 reveal a runner in winning mood, having struck once in the last six outings - a profile that commands respect.
However, the downward trend in recent efforts raises questions about whether this runner can rediscover its best form.
An OR of 84 places this runner below the field average (86.5) by 2.5 points, giving away 19 points to the top-rated - competitive enough to get involved but likely needing favours to win.
Top weight in the race at 3 8-10, though the spread across the field is narrow and the burden should not be prohibitive.
At 3 years old, this is one of the more experienced runner in the field - an age that brings maturity though perhaps not the zip of younger rivals.
The most recent runner in the field with an outing 14 days ago, ticking over nicely and arriving with conditioning exactly where it needs to be.
A 58% win chance places this runner below the field average (66.8%) by 8.8%, giving away 33% to the top-rated - competitive enough to get involved but likely needing favours to win.
The partnership of jockey Ricardo Gonzalez and trainer Philip D Amato completes the picture for this runner.


Sterling Sea
Recent form figures of 465-621 reveal a runner in winning mood, having struck once in the last six outings - a profile that commands respect.
Notably, the trajectory of recent performances suggests upward momentum that could see this runner go close today.
An OR of 84 places this runner below the field average (86.5) by 2.5 points, giving away 19 points to the top-rated - competitive enough to get involved but likely needing favours to win.
Top weight in the race at 3 8-10, though the spread across the field is narrow and the burden should not be prohibitive.
At 3 years old, this is one of the more experienced runner in the field - an age that brings maturity though perhaps not the zip of younger rivals.
Returning after 37 days, quicker back than the 53-day field average - should arrive with more race sharpness than the typical runner here.
A 64% win chance places this runner below the field average (66.8%) by 2.8%, giving away 27% to the top-rated - competitive enough to get involved but likely needing favours to win.
The partnership of jockey Tiago Pereira and trainer Philip D Amato completes the picture for this runner.


Knowhere
Recent form figures of 3-621 reveal a runner in winning mood, having struck once in the last six outings - a profile that commands respect.
Notably, the trajectory of recent performances suggests upward momentum that could see this runner go close today.
The 88 official rating sits above the field average (86.5), though the 15-point deficit to the top-rated leaves it with work to do against the classier types.
Top weight in the race at 3 8-10, though the spread across the field is narrow and the burden should not be prohibitive.
At 3 years old, this is one of the more experienced runner in the field - an age that brings maturity though perhaps not the zip of younger rivals.
Returning after 23 days, quicker back than the 53-day field average - should arrive with more race sharpness than the typical runner here.
Rated 73% on the win chance scale - second in the field but the 18% gap to the top pick suggests it will need to find extra to turn the tables.
The partnership of jockey Edgar Payeras and trainer Cesar De completes the picture for this runner.


Prime Artist
Recent form figures of 66-4313 reveal a runner in winning mood, having struck once in the last six outings - a profile that commands respect.
Notably, the trajectory of recent performances suggests upward momentum that could see this runner go close today.
The clear top-rated horse with an OR of 103, enjoying a commanding 8-point advantage over the next best and arriving with the strongest credentials in this 11-runner field.
Top weight in the race at 3 8-10, though the spread across the field is narrow and the burden should not be prohibitive.
At 3 years old, this is one of the more experienced runner in the field - an age that brings maturity though perhaps not the zip of younger rivals.
Returning after 43 days, quicker back than the 53-day field average - should arrive with more race sharpness than the typical runner here.
A 65% win chance places this runner below the field average (66.8%) by 1.8%, giving away 26% to the top-rated - competitive enough to get involved but likely needing favours to win.
The partnership of jockey Armando Ayuso and trainer Blaine Wright completes the picture for this runner.


Maddie Tee
Recent form figures of 1 reveal a runner in winning mood, having struck once in the last six outings - a profile that commands respect.
The 91 official rating sits above the field average (86.5), though the 12-point deficit to the top-rated leaves it with work to do against the classier types.
Top weight in the race at 3 8-10, though the spread across the field is narrow and the burden should not be prohibitive.
At 3 years old, this is one of the more experienced runner in the field - an age that brings maturity though perhaps not the zip of younger rivals.
Returning after 28 days, quicker back than the 53-day field average - should arrive with more race sharpness than the typical runner here.
The standout selection on the data with a commanding 91% win probability - a 34% margin over the weakest in the field and the clear one to beat on the numbers.
The partnership of jockey Edwin Maldonado and trainer P Eurton completes the picture for this runner.


Dreamrider
Recent form figures of 46-4741 reveal a runner in winning mood, having struck once in the last six outings - a profile that commands respect.
Notably, the trajectory of recent performances suggests upward momentum that could see this runner go close today.
Rated 95, this runner sits second on the figures though the 8-point gap to the top-rated suggests it will need to find improvement to turn the tables.
Top weight in the race at 3 8-10, though the spread across the field is narrow and the burden should not be prohibitive.
At 3 years old, this is one of the more experienced runner in the field - an age that brings maturity though perhaps not the zip of younger rivals.
Returning after 21 days, quicker back than the 53-day field average - should arrive with more race sharpness than the typical runner here.
A 61% win chance places this runner below the field average (66.8%) by 5.8%, giving away 30% to the top-rated - competitive enough to get involved but likely needing favours to win.
The partnership of jockey Joel Rosario and trainer Neil Drysdale completes the picture for this runner.


Day Man
Recent form figures of 541- reveal a runner in winning mood, having struck once in the last six outings - a profile that commands respect.
Notably, the trajectory of recent performances suggests upward momentum that could see this runner go close today.
An OR of 75 places this runner below the field average (86.5) by 11.5 points, giving away 28 points to the top-rated - competitive enough to get involved but likely needing favours to win.
Top weight in the race at 3 8-10, though the spread across the field is narrow and the burden should not be prohibitive.
At 3 years old, this is one of the more experienced runner in the field - an age that brings maturity though perhaps not the zip of younger rivals.
The longest absence in the field by some margin at 245 days - genuine uncertainty around current ability and best watched unless market support suggests all is well.
The 70% projection sits above the field average (66.8%), though the 21% gap to the top-rated suggests this runner is more place than win material.
The partnership of jockey Emisael Jaramillo and trainer Michael McCarthy completes the picture for this runner.


Forza Azzurri
Recent form figures of 7-174 reveal a runner in winning mood, having struck once in the last six outings - a profile that commands respect.
However, the downward trend in recent efforts raises questions about whether this runner can rediscover its best form.
An OR of 74 places this runner below the field average (86.5) by 12.5 points, giving away 29 points to the top-rated - competitive enough to get involved but likely needing favours to win.
Top weight in the race at 3 8-10, though the spread across the field is narrow and the burden should not be prohibitive.
At 3 years old, this is one of the more experienced runner in the field - an age that brings maturity though perhaps not the zip of younger rivals.
Returning after 59 days away - 6 days longer than the field average - may benefit from freshening up though race fitness is a question against sharper rivals.
The weakest win chance in the field at 57% - 34% below the top-rated and 9.8% under the field average - a genuine outsider on the numbers with plenty to find.
The partnership of jockey Cesar Belmont and trainer Peter Miller completes the picture for this runner.


Allequin Summer
Recent form figures of 6-14232 reveal a runner in winning mood, having struck once in the last six outings - a profile that commands respect.
Notably, the trajectory of recent performances suggests upward momentum that could see this runner go close today.
The 92 official rating sits above the field average (86.5), though the 11-point deficit to the top-rated leaves it with work to do against the classier types.
Top weight in the race at 3 8-10, though the spread across the field is narrow and the burden should not be prohibitive.
At 3 years old, this is one of the more experienced runner in the field - an age that brings maturity though perhaps not the zip of younger rivals.
Returning after 30 days, quicker back than the 53-day field average - should arrive with more race sharpness than the typical runner here.
Rated 73% on the win chance scale - second in the field but the 18% gap to the top pick suggests it will need to find extra to turn the tables.
The partnership of jockey Hector Berrios and trainer Paula Capestro completes the picture for this runner.


Pick It Up
Recent form figures of 03-6122 reveal a runner in winning mood, having struck once in the last six outings - a profile that commands respect.
Notably, the trajectory of recent performances suggests upward momentum that could see this runner go close today.
Anchored at the bottom of the ratings on 72, this runner is rated 31 points inferior to the top-rated and trails the field average by 14.5 points - a sizeable task on the numbers.
Top weight in the race at 3 8-10, though the spread across the field is narrow and the burden should not be prohibitive.
At 3 years old, this is one of the more experienced runner in the field - an age that brings maturity though perhaps not the zip of younger rivals.
Returning after 40 days, quicker back than the 53-day field average - should arrive with more race sharpness than the typical runner here.
A 62% win chance places this runner below the field average (66.8%) by 4.8%, giving away 29% to the top-rated - competitive enough to get involved but likely needing favours to win.
The partnership of jockey A Fresu and trainer M Glatt completes the picture for this runner.


Gallatin
Recent Form 922 demonstrates consistent place-getting ability, with this runner hitting the frame regularly even if the winning post has proved elusive of late.
Notably, the trajectory of recent performances suggests upward momentum that could see this runner go close today.
An OR of 94 places this runner third on the figures, with the 9-point deficit to the top-rated leaving it with work to do against the classier types.
Top weight in the race at 3 8-10, though the spread across the field is narrow and the burden should not be prohibitive.
At 3 years old, this is one of the more experienced runner in the field - an age that brings maturity though perhaps not the zip of younger rivals.
Returning after 43 days, quicker back than the 53-day field average - should arrive with more race sharpness than the typical runner here.
A 61% win chance places this runner below the field average (66.8%) by 5.8%, giving away 30% to the top-rated - competitive enough to get involved but likely needing favours to win.
The partnership of jockey Juan Hernandez and trainer Peter Miller completes the picture for this runner.


In summary, the 23:36 at Santa Anita (usa) shapes as a contest where the leading contenders on the data hold clear advantages, and the race may be run to suit those with strong statistical profiles.