Free: Santa Anita horses to watch for week of April 9, 2018
FOXY FRESH
Trainer: Reed Saldana
Last race: April 5, 6th
Finish: 1st by 3 3/4
Beyer: 72
This low-level claiming mare scored her second victory in her last three starts and was claimed for $8,000 by Saldana from Jim Cassidy. She can win again on the class hike.
JAZAALAH
Trainer: Jim Cassidy
Last race: April 6, 1st
Finish: 2nd by 1 1/2
Beyer: 69
A 4-year-old maiden making her U.S. debut, she flew home with a 22.60-second final quarter-mile. Figures tough next in upcoming turf mile for maiden fillies and mares.
THUNDERING SKY
Trainer: George Weaver
Last race: April 7, 10th
Finish: 2nd by 3/4
Beyer: 89
Tough trip in Grade 2 mile cost this mare the victory. Blocked through the far turn and into the stretch, always in traffic, she finished fast and galloped out super. She was best.
ENOLA GRAY
Trainer: Phil D’Amato
Last race: April 7, 10th
Finish: 4th by 2 1/4
Beyer: 85
This turf mare had no shot as the favorite in a Grade 2 mile. Off slowly, four and three wide on both turns, she battled to middle of stretch and tired. This was a sharp comeback from nine-month layoff.
THIRTEEN SQUARED
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Last race: April 7, 11th
Finish: 3rd by 7
Beyer: 79
Under-the-radar filly wants a hard and fast surface, but the track for Santa Anita Oaks was deep and slow. She set the pace and tired. Live longshot next time, any race on any fast track.
DIA DE PAGO
Trainer: Vladimir Cerin
Last race: April 8, 6th
Finish: 4th by 15
Beyer: 76
First start in seven months, this 3-year-old was just prepping. He lagged near the back in a race dominated by speed, and went one-paced. Grade 2-placed at 2, he has an upset chance next out.