Free: Santa Anita horses to watch for week of April 19, 2021
JOE DON LOONEY
Trainer: Steve Miyadi
Last race: April 17, race 3
Finish: 2nd by 1 3/4
Beyer: 68
This 3-year-old ran super in starter allowance sprint. Sped inside, hounded through quick pace, shook free into lane, collared late, finished more than five lengths clear of third.
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SUPERSTITION
Trainer: Richard Mandella
Last race: April 17, race 5
Finish: 2nd by 1 1/2
Beyer: 88
Improving filly did all the dirty work up front in turf sprint stakes. She dueled through a blazing pace, cleared into lane, worn down by deep closer. Speedster remains in top form.
MISS STORMY D
Trainer: Carla Gaines
Last race: April 17, race 7
Finish: 2nd by 3 1/4
Beyer: 84
Veteran mare affirmed preference for dirt sprints. Sped to lead, pressed through fast pace, no match for Grade 1 winner Ce Ce. Miss Stormy D is eligible to second-level allowance.
INDEPENDENCE HALL
Trainer: Michael McCarthy
Last race: April 17, race 8
Finish: 3rd by 9 3/4
Beyer: 93
This stakes winner clearly dislikes the Santa Anita’s main track. Pressed pace in Grade 2 route, lacked a rally. Improvement potential on any other surface, may prefer one turn.
TIZ WONDERFULLY
Trainer: Jim Cassidy
Last race: April 18, race 1
Finish: 1st by 5 1/2
Beyer: 69
Veteran mare dropped to $10,000 claiming and returned to form with runaway route win. Confidence-building victory by six-time winner, follow next out on the likely class hike.
CALI BAY
Trainer: Phil D’Amato
Last race: April 18, race 6
Finish: 2nd by 3 1/4
Beyer: 69
Six furlongs too short for European import. Broke last in turf sprint, angled outside for drive, finished evenly in respectable U.S. debut. Tab when stretches to two turns.