Free: Santa Anita horses to watch for week of March 26, 2018
SOI PHET
Trainer: Leonard Powell
Last race: March 23, 7th
Finish: 2nd by 3/4
Beyer: 94
This veteran gelding returned from a six-month layoff with a solid effort in N2X/optional $62,500 claiming route. Ten-year-old still competitive in Cal-bred stakes or allowance.
SIR EDDIE
Trainer: Dan Blacker
Last race: March 24, 4th
Finish: 4th by 7
Beyer: 52
First-time starter dueled on a fast pace, battled to deep stretch, and tired in a promising debut. Three-year-old gelding will be a contender next out in statebred maiden race.
KIDMON
Trainer: John Sadler
Last race: March 25, 2nd
Finish: 1st by 5 1/4
Beyer: 83
Lightly raced 4-year-old by Lemon Drop Kid trounced sprint maidens in second start, and looks tough in an N1X. Sibling to graded winners Keertana, Snow Top Mountain, Diversy Harbor.
FAHAN MURA
Trainer: Vladimir Cerin
Last race: March 25, 4th
Finish: 1st by 7 1/4
Beyer: 93
Now 3 for 3 in California, this English Channel filly crushed an N1X turf mile, setting fast fractions (46.46 and 1:09.80). N2X within reach. The one to catch wherever she runs.