Free: Santa Anita horses to watch for week of Jan. 4
TARA’S TANGO
Trainer: Jerry Hollendorfer
Last race: Dec. 30, 6th
Finish: 4th by 6 1/4
Beyer: 75
This Grade 2-placed filly was only prepping in a sprint stakes. Outrun early over a speed-favoring surface, she finished well and galloped out with run. Follow on the stretch-out.
HAVANNA BELLE
Trainer: Phil D’Amato
Last race: Dec. 30, 7th
Finish: 8th by 7
Beyer: 74
Blocked for most of the stretch, this N2X turf filly finished willingly against the grain in a race dominated by speed. Her good form is hidden; she fits in a similar turf mile.
SHE’S A WARRIOR
Trainer: Peter Eurton
Last race: Dec. 30, 8th
Finish: 2nd by 1/2
Beyer: 75
Stretching out from sprints, this 2-year-old filly finished nearly eight lengths clear while chasing the bias-aided winner. This Majestic Warrior filly looks tough in an upcoming maiden route.
ARABIAN LEOPARD
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Last race: Dec. 31, 7th
Finish: 3rd by 1 1/2
Beyer: 78
This improving Scat Daddy colt was tons the best in a turf stakes. Off poorly, trailed by many, finished well. Undeniably best, he is getting his act together and handles either surface.