NEW KING Trainer: Bob Baffert Last race: Dec. 26, 2nd Finish: 4th by 2 Beyer: 81 Debut colt broke well, not quick, dropped back on turn while appearing green, angled out, and ran on late. Into Mischief colt wants longer than six furlongs, maiden 3-year-old for 2024. SUBSANADOR Trainer: John Sadler Last race: Dec. 26, 6th Finish: 4th by 3 1/4 Beyer: 95 Argentine Group 1 winner was favored in U.S. debut, ran flat, no visible alibi. South American imports often need time to acclimate. Subsanador trained super, one misfire can be excused. :: Bet the races with a $200 First Deposit Match + FREE All Access PPs! Join DRF Bets. CATALINA EDDY Trainer: Craig Lewis Last race: Dec. 26, 7th Finish: 4th by 5 Beyer: 83 Off eight months, well-regarded California-bred ran well in open N1X turf sprint. Pressed pace, tired in lane, and needed the out. He should move up with this promising prep under his belt. AMERICANDREAMMAKER Trainer: Michael McCarthy Last race: Dec. 26, 11th Finish: 6th by 5 1/4 Beyer: 55 Debut filly broke slowly in turf mile, trailed, rallied in traffic on far turn and in stretch, searched for path, big finish, and galloped out super. Excellent debut, 3-year-old filly turf prospect for 2024. GHOST COAST Trainer: Jeff Mullins Last race: Dec. 29, 1st Finish: 4th by 3 1/2 Beyer: 73 Favored in maiden-50 turf route, gelding was compromised by his trip. Next to last, premature move to challenge while wide into far turn, and went flat. Can win with patient handling. WISHTHEYALLCOULDBE Trainer: Sergio Morfin Last race: Dec. 29, 4th Finish: 2nd by 2 1/2 Beyer: 66 Veteran mare was tons best in claiming sprint. Threw head, away last by many, extended rally, and missed. Now 3 for 4 at Santa Anita. Fits in claiming/California-bred allowance/optional claimer. :: Access morning workout reports straight from the tracks and get an edge with DRF Clocker Reports TWIRLING POINT Trainer: Jonathan Thomas Last race: Dec. 29, 7th Finish: 3rd by 2 1/2 Beyer: 70 Off slowly in juvenile turf mile stakes, rated at back, blocked far turn, waited, strong finish inside, and solid gallop-out. Gelding can be followed in 2024 winter-spring stakes for 3-year-olds. AMERICAN HOPE Trainer: Phil D’Amato Last race: Dec. 29, 7th Finish: 6th by 4 3/4 Beyer: 66 Weather interrupted this colt’s training; he worked three days before he ran in stakes, got keen in the race, and sputtered. This race was a toss. Might try dirt, worth another chance. KINZA Trainer: Bob Baffert Last race: Dec. 29, 8th Finish: 1st by 7 1/2 Beyer: 96 Debut filly romped with highest speed figure of 2023 by a 2-year-old filly, crushing maidens in front-running fashion. The sky is the limit for daughter of Carpe Diem, potential 2024 star. SPLENDORA Trainer: Bob Baffert Last race: Dec. 29, 8th Finish: 2nd by 7 1/2 Beyer: 79 Although no match for romping stablemate Kinza, this debut filly ran well. Splendora saved ground, finished evenly, and ran a winning race. Perhaps next time for daughter of Audible. SNEAKER Trainer: George Papaprodomou Last race: Dec. 30, 5th Finish: 3rd by 5 3/4 Beyer: 49 Debuting at a mile on turf, California-bred filly by Oscar Performance was bet to 4.90-1, raced three-wide in fifth, and ran evenly throughout in a creditable debut. She should move way up next out. LLORONA Trainer: Richard Mandella Last race: Dec. 31, 4th Finish: 4th by 8 1/2 Beyer: 59 Sparkling maiden winner at Del Mar did not care for slower Santa Anita main track and misfired at odds-on. Draw a line through this race and follow when bred-for-turf filly switches to grass. :: Want to learn more about handicapping and wagering? Check out DRF's Handicapping 101 and Wagering 101 pages.