Free: Los Alamitos horses to watch for week of Sept. 17, 2018
OUR TIGER’S BOY
Trainer: Jeff Bonde
Last race: Sept. 13, race 5
Finish: Second by 1 1/4 lengths
Beyer: 62
This 3-year-old sprinter ran super. He chased a fast pace, opened up in the lane, and got collared by a closer. ’Boy fits in an age-restricted claiming race, $12,500 to $20,000.
SECRET MANEUVER
Trainer: Keith Desormeaux
Last race: Sept. 15, race 8
Finish: Third by 1/2 length, placed second
Beyer: 55
A debut winner making her second start, she was passively ridden in deep stretch, surged while forced out, missed. This was a good try by pace-dependent starter allowance filly.
R MATINEIGH IDOL
Trainer: Dan Hendricks
Last race: Sept. 15, race 6
Finish: Second by 3 1/2 lengths
Beyer: 65
First-time starter in a Cal-bred maiden-claiming sprint, this 3-year-old ran well. Chased pace, finished six lengths clear of third, and can be followed vs. similar maidens at Santa Anita.
BUCK DUANE
Trainer: Steve Knapp
Last race: Sept. 15, race 6
Finish: First by 3 1/2 lengths
Beyer: 74
A recent claim, this Into Mischief gelding from a winning family (five siblings multiple winners) crushed maiden-claiming rivals. Fast pace, gone, eligible to starter allowance.
HITTERS PARK
Trainer: Jack Carava
Last race: Sept. 16, race 5
Finish: First by six lengths
Beyer: 88
This veteran sprinter returned to peak form in starter allowance. Pressed pace outside, confidently ridden, opened up, dominated. Can fire right back in $25-$32,000 claiming.


