Free: Santa Anita Horses to Watch for week of March 9, 2020
BELIEVE NOW
Trainer: Michael McCarthy
Last race: March 7, race 2
Finish: Fourth by 2 1/4 lengths
Beyer: 74
A 3-year-old first-timer by Uncle Mo, this $1.4 million yearling can flat run. Not quick, pulled while sixth in traffic, angled out, finished well and galloped out super. Very promising debut.
ROCKING REDHEAD
Trainer: Richard Baltas
Last race: March 7, race 3
Finish: Seventh by 3 1/4 lengths
Beyer: 69
A 3-year-old debut filly by Hard Spun, she ran well in turf sprint. Off slow, raced in rear flight, steadied quarter pole, more heavy traffic eighth pole, finished with run in a sneaky-good debut.
GAMINE
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Last race: March 7, race 6
Finish: First by 6 1/4 lengths
Beyer: 87
Well-publicized Into Mischief filly, purchased for $1.8 million last year as a 2-year-old, ran to the hype. Popped gate, opened up, won with plenty left. The sky is the limit.
STELA STAR
Trainer: John Sadler
Last race: March 7, race 7
Finish: Second by half-length
Beyer: 74
Group 3 winner last year in Ireland, this 3-year-old filly ran well in minor turf stakes. Off slow, rallied wide, collared from inside by racing-fit filly. Sharp comeback by Stela Star.
HONOR A. P.
Trainer: John Shirreffs
Last race: March 7, race 8
Finish: Second by 2 1/4 lengths
Beyer: 95
Off nearly five months, talented 3-year-old ran super in graded stakes. Settled off pace, loomed wide, finished well. Rematch with Authentic in Santa Anita Derby on April 4.

