Free: Santa Anita horses to watch for week of June 7, 2021
WE ALL AGREE
Trainer: Luis Mendez
Last race: June 4, race 4
Finish: 6th by 10 1/4
Beyer: 28
Debut 2-year-old filly reportedly showed speed in works, but threw a fit at gate and was taken out and reloaded. She was bumped, pressed the pace, and cracked. Willing to give her a pass. Follow vs. similar.
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VAROMA
Trainer: Bill Spawr
Last race: June 5, race 4
Finish: 1st by 3 3/4
Beyer: 71
Improving 3-year-old filly a timely $50,000 claim by Spawr from Manuel Ortiz. Tucked third in dirt route, she swept past and crushed. Handles dirt or turf. Follow on the class hike.
VENETIAN HARBOR
Trainer: Richard Baltas
Last race: June 5, race 7
Finish: 1st by 3 1/2
Beyer: 96
Top-class 2020 sprint filly crushed this Grade 2 turf sprint in 2021 debut. Sped to lead, dominated. Either surface fine. Fits with country’s top female sprinters. Saratoga-bound?
GOLIAD
Trainer: Richard Mandella
Last race: June 6, race 1
Finish: 2nd by neck
Beyer: 82
A 4-year-old War Front colt, he was off 15 months and sprinting for the first time, and ran well. Forwardly placed in entry-level allowance, he loomed and missed. May prefer two turns.
ULTIMATE HY
Trainer: Blake Heap
Last race: June 6, race 6
Finish: 4th by 6
Beyer: 62
Romping turf winner in her previous start, this turf specialist took a shot on dirt and merely spun her wheels in entry-level allowance route. This race was a complete toss. Follow on grass.
LOVE MY JIMMY
Trainer: Peter Miller
Last race: June 6, race 7
Finish: 3rd by 4 1/4
Beyer: 79
Speedster 3-year-old set fast pace in six-furlong turf stakes, led to deep stretch, and tired. Could be tough to catch when he shortens to a five-furlong turf sprint this summer at Del Mar.