Brad Free's Santa Anita horses to watch from week of April 8-10, 2022

BIG HAND
Trainer: Tim Yakteen
Last race: April 8, 5th
Finish: 1st by 7 1/2
Beyer: 72
Debut colt by Mr. Big is a full brother to multiple stakes winner Big Sweep, and he ran to his pedigree. Pressed fast pace, ran away. Excellent career launch, follow versus winners.

ARKAAN
Trainer: Vladimir Cerin
Last race: April 9, 11th
Finish: 3rd by 1
Beyer: 92
First start in more than a year and first for Cerin, 5-year-old by Into Mischief ran super. Shot to lead, set pace, fought back, and was worn down. Long gone in next N2X, on either surface.

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MUSICA
Trainer: Mark Glatt
Last race: April 10, 6th
Finish: Second by nose
Beyer: 83
Lightly raced 4-year-old filly up in class off maiden win, sped to lead, took heat, shook off pace foe, and was nailed on the wire. Ran a winning race in defeat. Tough to beat in next N1X.

ROYAL SHIP
Trainer: Richard Mandella
Last race: April 10, 8th
Finish: 1st by 5
Beyer: 103
Older gelding figures as major player in handicap division off this sparkling comeback in minor stakes. Pressed pace inside, ran away, and won with plenty left. Up the ladder.