Santa Anita: Free's horses to watch

METABOSS
Trainer: Jeff Bonde
Last race: Oct. 10, 3rd
Finish: 3rd by 3 1/4
Beyer: 71
A 2-year-old colt by Street Boss, this first-time starter ran well in a downhill sprint. The race was won by the pacesetter, and Metaboss finished with run in a promising debut.

CARLOT COWBOY
Trainer: Bill Spawr
Last race: Oct. 11, 1st
Finish: 1st by 4 1/4
Beyer: 87
A veteran previously known as a sprinter, he crushed a $25,000 claiming race at 1 1/16 miles in his first start since being claimed by Spawr. Take him right back on the raise.

ALFA BIRD
Trainer: Victor Garcia
Last race: Oct. 11, 5th
Finish: 2nd by nose
Beyer: 85
This maiden 3-year-old by Birdstone was best. He was trapped into the lane, blocked until deep stretch, surged, and lost a heartbreaker. With clear sailing, he will be tough to beat next time in a maiden special weight race.

MISS CENTERFOLD
Trainer: Jerry Hollendorfer
Last race: Oct. 12, 7th
Finish: 2nd by 6 1/2
Beyer: 53
A 2-year-old by Tiznow and out of stakes winner Foxy Danseur, this filly ran a lot better than the line shows while going seven furlongs. She pulled while in traffic early, raced behind horses, and finished with run in a solid sprint debut. Two turns will be perfect.

DAY OF FURY
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Last race: Oct. 13, 3rd
Finish: 1st by 3/4
Beyer: 96
This 3-year-old returned from a layoff as a first-time gelding and scored a highly rated maiden route win that stamps him as a good one. His next start is likely a N1X route.