Los Angeles went to post for his three-year-old debut having started as the stable's second-string, both on jockey bookings and in the betting, before his two outings last year. He was a warm order at 4-5 yesterday, however, and while his winning margin was modest, he found more in the straight when required and was apparently still working through the gears when he hit the line.
If so, the extra two furlongs at Epsom on 1 June should see further improvement, and Chris Armstrong, the stable's representative at the track, duly confirmed that Los Angeles will now head to the Derby.
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