Free: Santa Anita horses to watch for week of Jan. 9, 2023

COFFEE IN BED
Trainer: Richard Mandella
Last race: Jan. 6, race 2
Finish: 1st by 1 3/4
Beyer: 77

Debut 3-year-old filly by Curlin not quick, inside trip in sprint, angled out top of lane, powered home, hand ride, big gallop-out. Should relish two turns, up the ladder

SWEET TROUBLE
Trainer: Phil D’Amato
Last race: Jan. 6, race 2
Finish: 2nd by 1 3/4
Beyer: 73

Well-regarded 3-year-old filly by Into Mischief ready to stretch out. Lagged, four- and five-wide rally while winner cut corner, evenly late. Ready for two-turn maiden win.

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THIRSTY
Trainer: Peter Miller
Last race: Jan. 6, race 4
Finish: 8th by 18
Beyer: 24

Willing to try Cal-bred maiden again after he set pace and wilted in closers-dominated race. This stable’s maidens win 22 percent second out compared to 13 percent first out.

DEL MAR DRAMA
Trainer: Peter Miller
Last race: Jan. 6, race 7
Finish: 5th by 3
Beyer: 70

Sprint mare ran better than looks. Under pressing while chasing fast pace, no breather, hung tough until late. Claimed for $32k by Miller from Eric Kruljac, handles dirt and turf.

MOTORCADE
Trainer: John Sadler
Last race: Jan. 6, race 8
Finish: 3rd by 5
Beyer: 63

Debut 3-year-old colt by Accelerate broke dead last in sprint, rushed to midfield, raced evenly in lane. He likely wants two turns This was a promising career debut.

CHROME TO RICHES
Trainer: Carla Gaines
Last race: Jan. 7, race 2
Finish: 7th by 4 3/4
Beyer: 36

Cal-bred firster by California Chrome settled midfield in turf sprint, lost ground with a modest rally, flattened out. Quality uncertain, may want route, this debut was okay.

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ALIGATO
Trainer: Mark Glatt
Last race: Jan. 7, race 10
Finish: 2nd by neck
Beyer: 86

Tough trip cost this veteran turf router a victory in $200,000 Cal-bred stakes. Fifth on rail, blocked far turn and into lane, clear too late, finished fast, undoubtedly best.

REINCARNATE
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Last race: Jan. 8, race 8
Finish: 1st by neck
Beyer: 95

Wake-up performance by improving 3-year-old in Grade 3 route. Sped to lead, took heat, fast pace, dug in, held. Big payoff ($35), but no fluke. Good Magic colt the real deal.

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