Free: Santa Anita horses to watch for week of June 20
R SUNDAY SURPRISE
Trainer: Doug O’Neill
Last race: June 16, 1st
Finish: 3rd by 4 1/2
Beyer: 37
A full sister to California Chrome, this 2-year-old debuting filly ran well. Uncomfortable early taking dirt, she angled out, finished with run, and galloped out in front of the field.
SEASIDE GLORY
Trainer: Jerry Hollendorfer
Last race: June 17, 1st
Finish: 1st by 2 1/4
Beyer: 84
This Speightstown filly scored an impressive maiden special weight comeback win. Broke from the rail, set a fast pace under pressure, opened up, and coasted. She will be tough next time in an N1X.
MAJESTIC HEAT
Trainer: Richard Mandella
Last race: June 17, 3rd
Finish: 1st by 1 1/4
Beyer: 90
Off eight months with a bone chip, this turf filly rolled home in an N2X with a final quarter in 23 seconds and change. This was a smart comeback; she is poised for a big Del Mar meet.
VINZ CLORTHO
Trainer: Phil D’Amato
Last race: June 18, 5th
Finish: 1st by 1/2
Beyer: 85
The figure and margin do not give credit to this maiden special weight winner. Off slowly, shuffled back, lost position, lost ground five wide into the lane, and won anyway. An N1X is next.
LIAM THE CHARMER
Trainer: Michael McCarthy
Last race: June 18, 6th
Finish: 3rd by 1/2
Beyer: 86
Making his first start on firm turf, this improving 3-year-old lost ground throughout in a turf stakes. He rallied willingly behind the front-running winner and would be a serious contender if he returns in the Oceanside Stakes on July 15 at Del Mar.
STAYS IN VEGAS
Trainer: Jerry Hollendorfer
Last race: June 19, 8th
Finish: 3rd by head
Beyer: 91
A fast pace foiled this 3-year-old filly in the Grade 2 Honeymoon. Forwardly placed pressing quick fractions, she opened up in lane and weakened late while running the best race of her career. With a slower tempo next time in a Del Mar stakes, she might be gone.