Free: Santa Anita horses to watch for week of June 6
LEVELER
Trainer: Phil D’Amato
Last race: June 3, 6th
Finish: 2nd by 3 3/4
Beyer: 79
A two-time runner-up, this maiden filly finished clear of third in her second start, earned an improved speed figure, and has a running style that suggests two turns would be okay.
OCHO OCHO OCHO
Trainer: Jim Cassidy
Last race: June 3, 7th
Finish: 2nd by 3 1/2
Beyer: 90
After winning his first three starts at age 2, his career stalled. Now 4, he finished with run in a promising comeback and might finally be returning to form. He is eligible to an N3X.
WILDFIRE KID
Trainer: Mark Glatt
Last race: June 4, 5th
Finish: 2nd by 5 1/4
Beyer: 73
He put away every pace rival, then was no match for the stretch-running winner but held second. He was running for an $18,000 claim tag; he can drop a notch and be tough to catch.
AMERICANIZE
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Last race: June 4, 9th
Finish: 2nd by 1 1/4
Beyer: 87
This debuting colt dueled on the front end, stuck in there until deep stretch, and earned a number fast enough to win most maiden races. He should be long gone the second time out.
HOBBITS HERO
Trainer: Richard Baltas
Last race: June 4, 11th
Finish: 3rd by 2 1/2
Beyer: 84
Wheeling back in three weeks and compromised by a fast pace, this nine-time winner tired late. Expect a freshening and a likely return in an N1X turf route early in the Del Mar meet.
ARROGATE
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Last race: June 5, 2nd
Finish: 1st by 4 1/2
Beyer: 96
A second-start maiden, this Unbridled’s Song colt benefitted from soft fractions, but he stormed home to win in a quick 1:41.80. Juddmonte Farms prospect has much potential.