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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