Free: Santa Anita horses to watch for week of April 2, 2018
BEST TWO MINUTES
Trainer: William Morey
Last race: March 29, 3rd
Finish: 1st by 4 1/4
Beyer: 90
This veteran sprinter trounced $25,000 claiming rivals first start off the Morey claim. Versatile gelding has tactical speed, adapts to any pace scenario. Looks tough right back.
ISOTHERM
Trainer: Phil D’Amato
Last race: March 29, 4th
Finish: 4th by 2 3/4
Beyer: 89
A Grade 2-winning distance turf runner, he broke slowly, was four wide throughout the mile race, loomed a threat into lane, and tired. Better-than-looked try by repeat HTW lister.
LONGDEN
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Last race: March 29, 6th
Finish: 1st by 2 1/4
Beyer: 87
An improving 3-year-old, his maiden win was better than the figure or margin indicates. Expected to set the pace, he broke last, raced behind traffic, made a middle move, and won clear. He is figuring it out.
FIBONACCI
Trainer: Richard Baltas
Last race: March 30, 4th
Finish: 1st by 5
Beyer: 91
Each start by this 3-year-old turf colt is better than the start before, including this N1X dazzler. He won ridden out to stamp his ticket into stakes. Up the ladder; looks like the real deal.
COCO KISSES
Trainer: Jeff Bonde
Last race: April 1, 7th
Finish: 5th by 6 1/2
Beyer: 56
Favored second time out, this maiden broke slowly from the rail, raced in traffic, cut the corner, and flattened out. Contender with outside draw next start vs. statebred maidens.
SYNTAX
Trainer: Phil D’Amato
Last race: March 31, 8th (Golden Gate)
Finish: 4th by 1 1/2
Beyer: 96
Southern California-based turf miler was best in the Grade 3 San Francisco Mile. Shuffled out of position on the far turn, he lost ground rallying wide and made it close despite the trip. Next start likely at Santa Anita.