COACH CRONIN (2) settled well back then made some inroads and finished 6 lengths away in seventh last time out over 1207m at Santa Anita seven-and-a-half weeks ago. Steps up in journey today. The one to beat in this line up. CODE DUELLO (4) was well in commission last start over 914m in Listed grade at Los Alamitos Qh (Dirt) when third, beaten 4.5 lengths. Edgar Payeras who has scored on him four times retains the mount. Among the leading chances. BALADI (3) ran on strongly only to just miss as favourite last start over 1106m at Turf Paradise (Dirt). Taking on a better field but he is good enough to take this out. SO I'M TOLD (5) finished fourth two runs back then did well last start but found one better over 1609m at this track, beaten only half a length. Placed to advantage so anticipating another big run.