Free: Santa Anita horses to watch for week of Feb. 22
LIAM THE CHARMER, by Smart Strike
Trainer: Michael McCarthy
Last race: Feb. 20, 2nd
Finish: 2nd by 3/4
Beyer: 80
Bred for turf and switching to it, this second-time starter improved despite a wide trip. This Smart Strike colt from Grade 3 winner Charm the Giant can win next time at nine furlongs.
ONE MORE ROUND, by Discreet Cat
Trainer: A.C. Avila
Last race: Feb. 20, 3rd
Finish: 4th by 2 1/2
Beyer: 63
In his second career start and his first off the $75,000 claim, this speedster ran super against maiden special weight foes. He set the meet’s fastest (44.34 seconds) half-mile for seven furlongs and only weakened late.
HER EMMYNENCY, by Successful Appeal
Trainer: Kristin Mulhall
Last race: Feb. 20, 8th
Finish: 4th by 2 3/4
Beyer: 88
This top turf filly needed this race, her first in four months. She lost ground, loomed a threat into the lane, and tired. She is likely to improve a ton March 26 in the Grade 2 Santa Ana.
MONTEGO BAY, by War Chant
Trainer: Neil Drysdale
Last race: Feb. 21, 5th
Finish: 2nd by 1/2
Beyer: 90
This gelding had a tough trip in this $40,000 claiming turf route. Steadied and shuffled early, wide into the lane, and finished well. Lightly raced (12 starts) gelding still has run.