Free's Santa Anita Horses to Watch for the week of May 25

SWIPE
Trainer: Keith Desormeaux
Last race: May 22, 2nd
Finish: 2nd by 2 1/4
Beyer: 58

A 2-year-old Birdstone colt, he broke slowly, weaved through traffic, and finished well in a promising debut at 4 1/2 furlongs. This stable’s maidens typically improve.

BUYMEABOND
Trainer: Jack Carava
Last race: May 22, 5th
Finish: 6th by 3 3/4
Beyer: 78

This veteran got stalled in heavy traffic in the stretch of a $25,000 claiming turf route. Chalk it up as inconclusive. Claimed by Carava from Rafael De Leon, he could upset similar.

AWESOME LUCK
Trainer: Blake Heap
Last race: May 23, 4th
Finish: 3rd by a head
Beyer: 64

This Cal-bred maiden filly suffered her third straight bad trip, four wide throughout while likely best. She is the one to beat vs. similar statebred maidens. Jockey change?

PERDONA
Trainer: Pete Eurton
Last race: May 24, 5th
Finish: 5th by 12
Beyer: 58

This 3-year-old Blame filly trained well but had all sorts of trouble in her debut. She broke slow, steadied into the turn, and went evenly. She is likely to improve second out.

ROSICKY
Trainer: Carla Gaines
Last race: May 25, 2nd
Finish: 2nd by 1/2
Beyer: 91

This colt is ready to win a maiden race after finishing nearly seven lengths clear of third in a highly rated route. It was his third consecutive runner-up finish.