Free: Santa Anita horses to watch for week of Feb. 8
HUNT, by Dark Angel
Trainer: Phil D’Amato
Last race: Feb. 4, 6th
Finish: 1st by 3/4
Beyer: 88
An import from Europe, he found his niche as a turf sprinter; this N1X victory was visually impressive. He can win right back in a N2X turf sprint.
DANZING CANDY, by Twirling Candy
Trainer: Cliff Sise
Last race: Feb. 4, 7th
Finish: 1st by 5 3/4
Beyer: 93
Stretching out for the first time, this 3-year-old ran away from N1X rivals. He won with plenty in the tank and is ready for stakes competition in the Grade 2 San Felipe on March 12.
MYSTERIOUS MIRACLE, by Congrats
Trainer: Phil D’Amato
Last race: Feb. 5, 3rd
Finish: 5th by 8 1/4
Beyer: 68
A pace duel from the rail, racing seven furlongs the first time out, contributed to this filly’s defeat. A 4-year-old filly, she had worked well and can be followed next time from a better post.
THORN LEGACY, by Thorn Song
Trainer: Tim Yakteen
Last race: Feb. 6, 2nd
Finish: 4th by 3 1/4
Beyer: 50
This maiden-$30K gelding had a tough trip. In traffic into the turn, steadied and shuffled back, and then rerallied wide. This was a better-than-it-looked second start.