Santa Anita:
5th race--
#4 FORTY DATES (7-2) Mare from Jones barn responded to the class drop to beat slightly lesser last time and was flattered when runner-up Lost Prophet came back to win her next start. First or second in nine of 12 starts, look for 'DATES to fire another good shot on the one-level raise.
Yesterday's Result: MERLIN Z ($4.20) won the 8th race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: OFFLEE CUTE (9th race)
SHOWVIVOR: TOKUBETSU (1st race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 1