FORMIDABLE MAN (8) saluted at the first run back from a spell last start over 1609m in the G1 Shoemaker Mile at Santa Anita Turf (Turf), scoring by 1.3 lengths. Has been given a let-up of two months since that outing. Has a strong record at the trip and is the testing material. GOLD PHOENIX (5) is an honest type who impressed last time, scoring by 5 lengths over 2816m in the G3 San Juan Capistrano Stakes at Santa Anita Turf (Turf). Has been in sound form this prep with two wins from four starts. Should be in the finish. ALMENDARES (4) is racing well, scoring two back in the G3 American Stakes at Santa Anita Turf (Turf) before finishing 1.3 lengths from the winner in second last time over 1609m in the G1 Shoemaker Mile at Santa Anita Turf (Turf). Antonio Fresu who has scored on him two times retains the mount. Expected to measure up. ASTRONOMER (1) returns from a layoff of ten weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1710m at this track. Definite top-three chance.