LADY RIDER Trainer: John Sadler Last race: May 23, 4th Finish: 2nd by 1 Beyer: 58 Maiden-claiming filly improved while stretching to a route for her second start. Grinding rally behind favorite, finished 12 lengths clear of third. Lady Rider can win next out. CALIFORNIA ROCKS Trainer: Daniel Dunham Last race: May 24, 1st Finish: 3rd by 2 3/4 Beyer: 56 Debut 3-year-old filly in Cal-bred turf mile trailed early, ran each quarter-mile faster than previous, finished willingly in race dominated by two front-runners. Solid debut. LIBERATION Trainer: John Sadler Last race: May 24, 2nd Finish: 1st by 1 3/4 Beyer: 74 Cal-bred maiden 2-year-old filly by Omaha Beach pressed in second, ran away late. Can improve at longer distance. She is the early favorite for the CTBA Stakes Aug. 3 at Del Mar. SHADY STRIPES Trainer: Jeff Bonde Last race: May 24, 2nd Finish: 2nd by 1 3/4 Beyer: 68 Cal-bred maiden 2-year-old filly was bet to favoritism. Set pace under pressure, no match late, finished seven lengths clear of third. Could be long gone vs. maidens next out. :: Santa Anita Clocker Reports are available every race day. Access now. BOOK SMART Trainer: Bob Hess Jr. Last race: May 24, 4th Finish: 3rd by 4 3/4 Beyer: 77 Veteran speedster was hounded through fast pace in Cal-bred stakes, cracked at furlong pole. Can return to form in race with less pace. Eligible for second allowance condition. MAX CIAO Trainer: Steve Knapp Last race: May 25, 5th Finish: 3rd by 4 1/2 Beyer: 65 Debut 2-year-old by Maxfield was off a step slow, steadied slightly and was shuffled slightly into turn, raced between rivals, finished evenly. This was a promising debut by Cal-bred. GOATSKI Trainer: Dan Blacker Last race: May 25, 10th Finish: 2nd by 1/2 Beyer: 73 Debut 3-year-old filly was tons best in Cal-bred maiden turf sprint. Ducked out and green, raced far off pace, regained stride, rail rally, angled out, finished well in nice debut. HEADS IN BEDS Trainer: Phil D’Amato Last race: May 26, 1st Finish: 3rd by 3 1/4 Beyer: 67 Debut 3-year-old filly was not quick in turf sprint. Rated midfield, saved ground, angled outside for stretch drive, finished well, and galloped out willingly in a solid debut. :: Want to learn more about handicapping and wagering? Check out DRF's Handicapping 101 and Wagering 101 pages.