Brad Free's Horses to Watch for the week of April 27

CERVARO

Trainer: John Sadler
Last race: April 24, 7th
Finish: 3rd by a neck
Beyer: 75
Blocked into the lane in a turf route ($25k claiming, N2L), this odds-on favorite got clear late, finished fast, and was best. With a clear trip, he will be tough at the same level.

SWEET

Trainer: Richard Mandella
Last race: April 25, 6th
Finish: 2nd by 4 3/4
Beyer: 70
This maiden filly improved significantly second time out, first-time Lasix. She broke slowly and finished well in a race won by the pacesetter. She is sitting on a maiden win.

AWESOME LUCK

Trainer: Blake Heap
Last race: April 25, 9th
Finish: 3rd by 2 3/4
Beyer: 58
A tough trip cost her in a sprint for statebred maiden fillies and mares. Jockey lost whip at the start, shuffled early, blocked in the lane, tried to finish. Third time might be the charm.

SMOOVE IT

Trainer: Doug O’Neill
Last race: April 26, 7th
Finish: Second by nose
Beyer: 90
This turf filly was tons best in G3 Wilshire. Banged around and lost position at start, trailed slow pace, lost ground wide into the lane, finished fast outside. She would be formidable in the $125k Fran’s Valentine for California-bred fillies and mares May 23.