Brad Free's Santa Anita horses to watch for May 31, 2016
You Missed It
Trainer: Doug O’Neill
Last race: May 26, 1st
Finish: 2nd by half-length
Beyer: 66
A 2-year-old filly by Lookin At Lucky, this debut filly ran a winning race. She dueled inside and finished more than four lengths clear of third. She should be tough next time.
Secret House
Trainer: Doug O’Neill
Last race: May 27, 1st
Finish: 1st by 3 3/4
Beyer: 67
This 2-year-old colt by Tiznow scored the meet’s most impressive win by a juvenile. He dueled with the favorite, put that one away, and won “ridden out.” Bred to run on, big future.
Sneak Play
Trainer: Brian Koriner
Last race: May 28, 2nd
Finish: 4th by 5 1/4
Beyer: 40
A California-bred 2-year-old making his debut, he broke slowly, was shuffled early, and finished with run in a debut that was a lot better than the low figure. Follow next time versus statebreds.
Songforjohnmichael
Trainer: Dan Hendricks
Last race: May 28, 8th
Finish: 4th by 7
Beyer: 88
Favored in a $150,000 stakes, he was foiled by strategy. Best as a stalker/presser, he went to the lead, got hounded through a fast pace, and weakened. That’s two straight in which he was compromised by tactics.
Christy Jackson
Trainer: Kenny Black
Last race: May 28, 11th
Finish: 2nd by 1 1/4
Beyer: 60
This maiden-50 first-time starter broke slowly from the rail, rallied wide and finished with run in a promising debut. Maidens from this stable typically improve with racing.

