Free: Santa Anita horses to watch for week of May 22
EMPRESS OF LOV
Trainer: Gary Sherlock
Last race: May 18, 2nd
Finish: 2nd by 2 1/2
Beyer: 47
Debut 2-year-old filly hopped and was slowly, and finished with run in a promising debut at 4 1/2 furlongs. Cal-bred can be followed at a longer distance.
SORRY ERIK
Trainer: Keith Desormeaux
Last race: May 18, 5th
Finish: 2nd by 1 1/4
Beyer: 83
Dropping from a Grade 2 and moving to turf, this 3-year-old ran super in an N1X won by the pacesetter. Lacked speed as usual, made a big move wide on the far turn, and finished willingly. Poised for big summer on turf.
FOREST BLUE
Trainer: Jeff Mullins
Last race: May 18, 7th
Finish: 1st by 3 1/4
Beyer: 92
This 5-year-old sprint gelding has returned to peak form. Dueled on the inside in a $16,000 claiming starter under pressure throughout, and kicked away. Five-time winner is eligible to an N1X.
GLORIOUS CROWN
Trainer: Bob Hess Jr.
Last race: May 19, 6th
Finish: 4th by 2
Beyer: 72
First-time starter in a maiden-75 broke slowly, made a middle move saving ground through the turn, angled outside, and made a steady late bid. Solid debut for a 3-year-old likely to improve second time out.
MASCO YODELER
Trainer: Jerry Hollendorfer
Last race: May 20, 2nd
Finish: 4th by 7
Beyer: 47
Four and a half furlongs of this race was too short for this Cal-bred, who finished with run and galloped out in front of the field in a promising debut. Expect major improvement next time out.