Free: Santa Anita horses to watch for week of March 28
SOCIALIZED, by City Zip
Trainer: John Brocklebank
Last race: March 24, 5th
Finish: 9th by 11 3/4
Beyer: 61
This need-the-lead turf filly had no shot after being outrun for the lead. Claimed for $40,000 by Brocklebank from Cliff Sise, she can wire a similar turf route if she makes the lead.
AMERICAN LEAGUE, by Old Fashioned
Trainer: Michael McCarthy
Last race: March 24, 7th
Finish: 4th by 3
Beyer: 71
A hot pace around two turns foiled this 3-year-old, who hung tough until late. His maiden win was at Los Alamitos, where he is likely to run next in a starter-allowance sprint.
MAGICAL MYSTERY, by Unbridled’s Song
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Last race: March 25, 4th
Finish: 2nd by 2 1/2
Beyer: 83
This 3-year-old maiden is racing into shape. He improved a ton second out while benefitting from the easy pace. He finished more than three lengths clear and is sitting on a win.
TEMPLE KEYS, by Temple City
Trainer: Richard Baltas
Last race: March 26, 8th
Finish: 6th by 4
Beyer: 64
This closer rallied from behind a slow pace in a California-bred allowance turf route won by his stablemate. First start in five months, he finished well and should improve next out.