Free: Los Alamitos horses to watch for week of May 2
HAWK’S EYES
Trainer: Lorenzo Ruiz
Last race: April 28, 7th
Finish: 3rd by 5 3/4
Beyer: 57
This veteran Group 1 winner from Brazil could have won this $8,000 claiming sprint. He was shut off, steadied, lost position, and finished well. He fits vs. similar claiming foes.
LOFTY CAUSE
Trainer: Patty Harrington
Last race: April 29, 1st
Finish: 6th by 9
Beyer: 24
This 2-year-old filly posted fast works and was bet to odds-on. But she broke inward, raced inside, found trouble into the lane, and faded. Creative Cause filly is better than shown.
GONE WITH IT
Trainer: Phil Oviedo
Last race: April 30, 5th
Finish: 2nd by 3/4
Beyer: 66
This $20,000 maiden-claiming gelding ran the race of his 10-start career, finishing more than 12 lengths clear of third while equaling his career-best figure. He can win next time.
RARE CANDY
Trainer: David Hofmans
Last race: April 30, 8th
Finish: 2nd by 1/2
Beyer: 94
This recently gelded 3-year-old gave favorite Uncle Lino all he could handle in a stakes while finishing more than five lengths clear of third. Either surface is okay, N1X eligible.