Free: Santa Anita horses to watch for week of Oct. 15, 2018
COPPER FEVER
Trainer: Peter Miller
Last race: Oct. 13, 3rd
Finish: 4th by 3 1/2
Beyer: 58
This class-dropping turf filly did not like the wet main track in an off-turf $25,000 claiming sprint, non-winners two. Claimed from Richard Mandella, follow for new stable.
THALIA
Trainer: Phil D’Amato
Last race: Oct. 13, 5th
Finish: 4th by 18
Beyer: 64
A lightly raced Cal-bred, she was compromised by surface in an off-turf route run on a “good" track. Her maiden win two back on turf was super. Give her a shot next time on turf.
ABSOLUTELY PERFECT
Trainer: Dan Blacker
Last race: oct. 13, 7th
Finish: 4th by 4 1/4
Beyer: 59
Cold in the betting at 7-1, this first-timer was only prepping. Forwardly placed three wide, she ran evenly. A California-bred 3-year-old filly, she should improve a ton second out.
MEET AND GREET
Trainer: Bill Morey
Last race: Oct. 13, 8th
Finish: 4th by 6 1/4
Beyer: 71
The Cal Cup Distaff would have been ideal for this turf filly, but the race was moved to dirt and she was no factor. Follow on turf in Cal-bred stakes or a second-level allowance.
CALEXMAN
Trainer: Vladimir Cerin
Last race: Oct. 14, 9th
Finish: 5th by 3 1/2
Beyer: 81
This comeback 3-year-old dueled on a hot pace and tired in an allowance turf sprint. Good prep for the $75,000 Let It Ride Stakes on Nov. 10 over a Del Mar turf course he loves.


