Free: Santa Anita horses to watch for week of June 13
MISS SOUTHERN MISS
Trainer: Keith Desormeaux
Last race: June 9, 2nd
Finish: 1st by 3 1/4
Beyer: 66
This 2-year-old filly showed class in winning her debut. Raced inside, took dirt, split foes, and powered away. Sired by More Than Ready, this filly has a big future for a top stable.
DIVE DOWN
Trainer: Robertino Diodoro
Last race: June 9, 3rd
Finish: 3rd by 2 1/4
Beyer: 84
A questionable ride contributed to his loss. In traffic, premature move to duel inside on backstretch, tired late. Diodoro claimed him for $16,000 in a 14-way shake; he can rebound with a patient ride.
GIRL DOWNSTAIRS
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Last race: June 9, 5th
Finish: 4th by 6 1/2
Beyer: 59
This class-dropping filly, favored at odds-on, was eliminated when carried wide on the turn by a loose horse. She galloped out in front and can make amends in a similar N2L claiming sprint.
MATRICULATE
Trainer: Bill Spawr
Last race: June 9, 7th
Finish: 4th by 1 1/4
Beyer: 80
Two turns is slightly out of reach for this California-bred N1X gelding; he lost his punch late in three straight routes. Look for him to cut back to one turn in a similar statebred allowance.
AQUA FRIO
Trainer: Blaine Wright
Last race: June 10, 5th
Finish: 2nd by 1 1/2
Beyer: 58
A 2-year-old first-time starter by Uncle Mo, he took dirt, raced greenly in the lane, and finished willingly in a very good debut; Golden Gate-based colt should move up a ton second out.
SUPER ECHELON
Trainer: Keith Desormeaux
Last race: June 10, 5th
Finish: 7th by 7 1/4
Beyer: 42
Off slowly from the rail, this 2-year-old colt showed late interest in a debut that was a whole lot better than his finish position. By underproductive sire Gio Ponti, this colt has ability.
JUST KIDDING
Trainer: Pete Eurton
Last race: June 10, 7th
Finish: 4th by 5 1/4
Beyer: 90
Making his first start since being gelded, this comebacker ran well in an N2X that was dominated by speed. He might have been a race away from top form, follow vs. similar.
ASHLEYLUVSSUGAR
Trainer: Pete Eurton
Last race: June 11, 2nd
Finish: 3rd by 1
Beyer: 102
Making his first start since August at a one-mile distance possibly shorter than preferred, this Grade 2 winner ran well in a comeback prep race. He should be poised for a big summer.