Free: Santa Anita horses to watch for week of Jan. 16, 2023
CANDY ON TOP
Trainer: Carla Gaines
Last race: Jan. 13, race 1
Finish: Eighth by nine and one-quarter lengths
Beyer: 49
Older maiden had no shot in Cal-bred turf mile. Rail trip third or fourth, blocked final quarter-mile, coasted home. Toss this race. Contender in similar maiden turf route.
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SULLY
Trainer: John Shirreffs
Last race: Jan. 15, race 1
Finish: Third by four and three-quarter lengths
Beyer: 87
Repeat horses-to-watch maiden missed works due to rain/track condition, pressed strong pace and tired in fast race. Highly regarded 3-year-old remains top prospect.
JOKER BOY
Trainer: Lorenzo Ruiz
Last race: Jan. 15, race 5
Finish: Fourth by six lengths
Beyer: 62
Class dropper broke last and was eliminated as favorite in restricted claiming sprint, finished okay. Claimed for $20k by Ruiz from Brian Koriner. Fits in similar sprint.
MCLAREN VALE
Trainer: John Sadler
Last race: Jan. 15, race 6
Finish: Fourth by two and one-half lengths
Beyer: 86
Comeback 4-year-old chased fast pace in allowance sprint, finished evenly, galloped out willingly. Recent $200k purchase at horses-of-racing-age sale still has upside.
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