Free: Santa Anita horses to watch for week of Jan. 11
AUDRA
Trainer: Doug O’Neill
Last race: Jan. 7, 5th
Finish: 3rd by 1/2
Beyer: 70
This improving filly was compromised by a track bias in a starter allowance. She raced wide over a surface that favored the inside lanes and finished with run. Next time against similar.
ANNIE’S CURLS
Trainer: Kristin Mulhall
Last race: Jan. 8, 7th
Finish: 2nd by 1 3/4
Beyer: 70
Facing winners for the first time, this 3-year-old filly ran well in a N1X route. She was five wide early and four and three wide for the remainder. This was a sneaky-good effort.
LIEUTENANT COLONEL
Trainer: Jerry Hollendorfer
Last race: Jan. 9, 3rd
Finish: 7th by 7 1/2
Beyer: 73
This comebacking 4-year-old had an impossible trip in this N1X sprint. Off slowly from rail, rushed inside, dueled on a blazing pace, and tired. This was a useful prep for longer races.
MUCHO CHROME
Trainer: Art Sherman
Last race: Jan. 9, 4th
Finish: 4th by 6 1/2
Beyer: 65
A debuting 3-year-old ignored in the betting, this Macho Uno colt ran well. Broke slowly, settled in midpack, raced wide, and finished evenly. He probably wants a longer distance.
SHEER PLEASURE
Trainer: Phil D’Amato
Last race: Jan. 10, 8th
Finish: 6th by 4 1/2
Beyer: 74
No visible alibi for this N1X sprint favorite other than that she ran like she needed a race. First start in five months, settled in midpack, loomed wide, lost punch. This should move her up.