Free: Santa Anita horses to watch for week of March 6
SLEEPWALKER
Trainer: Robertino Diodoro
Last race: March 2, 4th
Finish: 2nd by 2 1/4
Beyer: 79
He set a fast pace over a slow surface and held second in a $16,000 claiming sprint, non-winners of three. Next time, over a “normal” track, he could be gone.
KOPITAR
Trainer: Phil D’Amato
Last race: March 2, 5th
Finish: 3rd by 1 1/4
Beyer: 77
A sibling to Grade 3 turf sprint winner Unbridled’s Note and Grade 1 winner Spoken Fur, this debut colt was intimidated racing inside and kept to his task in a solid first start.
ALL THAT HEAT
Trainer: Mark Glatt
Last race: March 3, 1st
Finish: 3rd by 3/4
Beyer: 77
Strange trip in California-bred allowance on turf contributed to the loss. Lost position into far turn and dropped back from third to last, and made a mild re-rally. Fits in similar Cal-bred turf allowance.
LINE
Trainer: Richard Mandella
Last race: March 3, 8th
Finish: 6th by 3
Beyer: 60
Unlucky trip cost well-bred maiden all chance in turf sprint. She stumbled at start, lost position, was trapped behind runners into the lane, and went evenly. This comeback was a toss-out race.
PACIFIC WIND
Trainer: Peter Eurton
Last race: March 4, 10th
Finish: 1st by 4 1/2
Beyer: 78
A debut filly at a mile on turf, this Curlin sibling to millionaire Strike a Deal raced wide throughout and crushed. This 3-year-old turf filly has a bright future, indeed.
TALLY MO
Trainer: Tim Yakteen
Last race: March 5, 4th
Finish: 2nd by 6 ¼
Beyer: 70
Hounded through a strong pace in route, this maiden-75 gelding shook off his pace rivals and finished far clear of third. With a slight drop in class, he can be gone.
BOY HOWDY
Trainer: Bill Spawr
Last race: March 5, 8th
Finish: 2nd by 1/2
Beyer: 88
This Cal-bred allowance colt ran super in comeback. Pressed the pace, shook loose in the lane, and finished far clear of third. He should be tough next out vs. statebreds, sprint or route.