Free: Santa Anita horses to watch for week of May 8, 2023
PROFESSORS’ PRIDE
Trainer: Mark Glatt
Last race: May 5, 3rd
Finish: Second by 1/2
Beyer: 71
A drop to $32k claiming turned around this 2021 juvenile stakes winner. Set pace, battled back, finished nearly four lengths clear. Claimed by Glatt from Eddie Truman, she is returning to form.
DONCIC
Trainer: Vladimir Cerin
Last race: May 5, 7th
Finish: Third by 11 3/4
Beyer: 53
Late surface switch to dirt compromised this turf sprinter. She lost position, and was perhaps uneasy on the footing. It was a toss race. She fits in a non-winners of three starter turf sprint.
SHE’S GOT A WAY
Trainer: Peter Eurton
Last race: May 7, 1st
Finish: third by 1 3/4
Beyer: 77
Turf sprinter is best when covered up, but found herself pressing the pace three wide. Dueled to deep stretch, wilted as favorite. Probably the one to beat next time vs. similar if she finds cover.
BIG BET JAFINSAFA
Trainer: Carla Gaines
Last race: May 7, 6th
Finish: third by 4 1/4
Beyer: 67
This 4-year-old first-time starter ran super in Cal-bred maiden sprint. Off slowly, trailed, picked up steam rallying through, ran into heavy traffic top of stretch, finished willingly Sharp effort.
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