Free: Santa Anita horses to watch for week of June 12
KRISSYS MANICURE
Trainer: Richard Baltas
Last race: June 6, 3rd
Finish: 3rd by 7 1/4
Beyer: 47
No match for good one-two fillies Surrender Now and Tyfosha, but this 2-year-old firster ran well. From her rail draw, she pushed the pace inside, dropped back, took dirt, and went evenly. Maidens from this stable tend to improve. Twirling Candy filly one to follow.
FINALLYGOTABENTLEY
Trainer: Jerry Hollendorfer
Last race: June 9, 8th
Finish: 6th by 5 1/2
Beyer: 78
Veteran sprinter has never been effective at two turns. Raced three and four wide most of the route, and was one-paced in the lane. Low-level claiming gelding can return to form in a sprint. He has won at Los Alamitos.
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RUNAWAY GHOST
Trainer: Mike Machowsky
Last race: June 10, 5th
Finish: 1st by 1 3/4
Beyer: 69
Solid maiden win by second-start 2-year-old makes him a top candidate for the $100,000 Santa Anita Juvenile next month. Pressed the pace outside, put away the favorite, and won with something left. Ghostzapper colt is first named foal from a 10-for-15 multiple stakes winner.
GRAN FIESTA
Trainer: Jerry Hollendorfer
Last race: June 10, 5th
Finish: 5th by 8 1/4
Beyer: 46
Debut 2-year-old was void of speed, raced greenly, and ran in spots. He finished with run and galloped out big past the wire. Bernardini colt can improve with distance, experience.
CLASSY TUNE
Trainer: Simon Callaghan
Last race: June 11, 6th
Finish: Second by nose
Beyer: 80
Seven furlongs is slightly out of reach for comeback maiden filly. Set a strong pace, shook clear, tired, and was nailed on the line. Should be long gone at low odds in next maiden sprint.
NODIAC
Trainer: Phil D’Amato
Last race: June 11, 10th
Finish: 5th by 2
Beyer: 86
Multiple-stakes-placed filly was caught in heavy stretch traffic in N2X turf route, had her momentum stalled, and finished as well as she could. Looms a top contender next start vs. similar at Del Mar.
