Free: Santa Anita horses to watch for week of June 25, 2018
BIZWHACKS
Trainer: Doug O’Neill
Last race: June 21, 3rd
Finish: 2nd by 1 1/4
Beyer: 65
A 2-year-old by first-crop sire Fed Biz, this filly set the pace inside, was pressed throughout, shook off her pace rival, and held second in a fine debut. Tough to beat next out.
CLYDE’S PRIDE
Trainer: Matt Chew
Last race: June 21, 5th
Finish: 2nd by 3 1/4
Beyer: 73
Caught wide from post 10 in a mile turf race, he lost ground, pressed a fast pace, took command into the lane, and was collared. Sharp gelding is sitting on maiden win vs. Cal-bred turf milers.
AMBOSELI
Trainer: Jim Cassidy
Last race: June 21, 7th
Finish: 4th by 1/2
Beyer: 82
A second-level allowance turf mare, she was caught wide through the far turn, rallied to the lead in the lane, and lost her punch. It was a better-than-looked effort. She fits vs. similar N2X company.
JEFE
Trainer: Keith Desormeaux
Last race: June 22, 4th
Finish: 3rd by 3
Beyer: 51
A 2-year-old first-time starter by Curlin, this colt lacked speed, finished willingly, and galloped out strongly at five furlongs. The longer the better for this promising juvenile.
FRIENDLY STEVE
Trainer: Blake Heap
Last race: June 23, 9th
Finish: 7th by 7
Beyer: 47
A first-time starter in a maiden-30 sprint, he had a slow start from the rail, rolled forward, ran up on heels of a rival on the turn, lost position, and faded. Worth longshot consideration next time.