Brad Free's Southern California horses to watch from week of June 26-28, 2020

KAELY’S CANDY
Trainer: Peter Miler
Last race: June 26, 1st
Finish: 2nd by 3/4
Beyer: 69
Debut filly in $30,000 maiden-claiming sprint ran a winning race. Broke from rail, dueled inside, worn down by favorite, finished 11 lengths clear of third. Next time versus similar.

DYN O MITE
Trainer: Keith Desormeaux
Last race: June 26, 4th
Finish: 2nd by 3 1/2
Beyer: 34
Second-start maiden special weight juvenile probably was best. Bobbled at start, away last, extended three-wide rally through turn and into lane, finished well clear of third.

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BLAME IT ON KITTY
Trainer: Doug O’Neill
Last race: June 26, 7th
Finish: 2nd by neck
Beyer: 72
Closer compromised by race shape in route won by pacesetter. Last early, middle move into far turn, rallied inside late. O’Neill claim from Craig Dollase, gelding in top form.

VERTICAL THREAT
Trainer: Richard Baltas
Last race: June 27, 3rd
Finish: 1st by 6
Beyer: 89
Second-start 3-year-old improved a ton, like many second-start maidens from this stable. Quick to press outside, drew off in fast 1:08.71. Sharp win, fits in entry-level allowance.

JAZZ HANDS
Trainer: Ed Freeman
Last race: June 28, 2nd
Finish: First by 11 lengths
Beyer: 57
A 2-year-old first-time starter, Square Eddie colt popped gate, coasted on lead, drew off without being asked. Impressive, fits in minor stakes at Del Mar or Northern California.