NO BAD BEATS (1) was well held in the D. Wayne Lukas (Santa Monica) Stakes won by Splendora over 1408m at Santa Anita at her last appearance six months ago. Antonio Fresu goes well on this four-year-old and is back on top today. Bold showing expected. POCKET VENUS (6) was responsible for a solid effort last time out when second at Los Alamitos (Dirt) over 1106m, beaten half a length. Cherry-ripe now. Big chance to score. SHARED FUTURE (2) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1609m at this track (Dirt). Likely improver with strong prospects. SCARY FAST RIDE (5) is resuming from a spell of three-and-a-half months and having her first run for the Andy Mathis yard. Was in the placings when first-up from a spell last campaign at Santa Anita (Dirt) over 1207m.