THERMAL  Trainer: John Sadler  Last race: Oct. 17, 3rd  Finish: 1st by 3 3/4  Beyer: 93  Entry-level allowance filly ran super first start on Santa Anita dirt. Shot to lead, strong pace, long gone in 1:08.89. She is positioned for productive Santa Anita winter meet.  NIGHT OUT  Trainer: Phil D’Amato  Last race: Oct. 18, 2nd  Finish: 2nd by 3/4  Beyer: 75  Odds-on in starter allowance, trouble-prone colt blocked into lane, waited for room, bulled through, was disqualified, and placed sixth. He had no chance but probably was best. :: Bet Santa Anita with confidence! Get DRF All Access Past Performances, Picks, Clocker Reports and more. VIOLETS SONG  Trainer: Peter Miller  Last race: Oct. 18, 5th  Finish: 6th by 10 1/2 Beyer: 35  Scratched twice recently, debut 2-year-old filly pressed pace in Cal-bred maiden turf mile before fading at furlong pole. Decent debut by Violence filly, who can improve.  CASTLE LEOCH  Trainer: Mark Glatt  Last race: Oct. 19, 5th Finish: 1st by 1/2  Beyer: NA  Veteran turf miler smoked 22.93-second final quarter to win $25,000 claiming race second start back from a layoff. Sharp win by 6-year-old gelding, who can fire right back. :: Want to learn more about handicapping and wagering? Check out DRF's Handicapping 101 and Wagering 101 pages.