Brad Free's Santa Anita Horses to Watch for week of April 25, 2024

RHINO
Trainer: Juan Landeros
Last race: April 19, 1st
Finish: 3rd by 2 1/2
Beyer: 72
Maiden gelding is ready to win a Cal-bred turf route after this solid effort second start back. Pressed fast pace, kicked away in lane, worn down by closers. Could be long gone next out.

BESSIE COLEMAN
Trainer: Steve Miyadi
Last race: April 19, 4th
Finish: 2nd by 3/4
Beyer: 52
Debut filly broke last by many lengths in Cal-bred maiden sprint, lagged at back, finished well inside, somehow made it close. Low-rated race, but this daughter of Grazen ran super.

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LUCKY N SMART
Trainer: Carla Gaines
Last race: April 20, 4th
Finish: 2nd by 2 1/2
Beyer: 53
Debut gelding ran well in maiden turf sprint. Off slowly, awkward step over dirt crossing, green crossing back to turf, rail trip, angled outside, finished well. Promising debut by Cal-bred.

SUPER SHINE
Trainer: Phil D’Amato
Last race: April 21, race 9
Finish: 2nd by neck
Beyer: 82
South American import making first start in nearly a year set/pressed fast pace in Grade 2 dirt route, hung tough to deep stretch, collared. Solid comeback notwithstanding the low figure.

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