Free: Santa Anita Horses to Watch for week of Oct. 5

BROADWAY NIKA

Trainer: Peter Miller
Last race: Oct. 1, 4th
Finish: 6th by 16
Beyer: 57
This 10-time winner was simply overmatched in a $20K claiming race. He pressed the pace and faded. Claimed two starts back for $10K, he can drop in class and win next out.

CHEEKABOO

Trainer: Peter Eurton
Last race: Oct. 3, 3rd
Finish: 2nd by 5 1/2
Beyer: 66
A Cal-bred first-timer in an open maiden special weight, this 2-year-old filly ran well in a turf sprint. Eurton-trained maidens typically race into condition. Look for drop to statebred.

GLACKEN TOO

Trainer: Phil D’Amato
Last race: Oct. 3, 8th
Finish: 3rd by 4 1/2
Beyer: 86
Chasing a hot pace in a Grade 1 sprint, this N2X-eligible colt loomed a threat before he was run over by closers. This was a solid effort by a 4-year-old that can win at a lower level.

RIDE HARD KOWBOY

Trainer: Molly Pearson
Last race: Oct. 4, 6th
Finish: 3rd by neck
Beyer: 73
Hard-held early, not relaxed while inside and behind foes, steadied into the lane, this $75K claiming 3-year-old could have won with smoother trip. Follow wherever he shows up next.