Santa Anita horses to watch: Week of Feb. 8

SEEKING THE SHERIFF
Trainer: Ron Ellis
Last race: Jan. 30, 3rd
Finish: 2nd by 1
Beyer: 96
Up multiple levels first off the claim by Ellis, this gelding ran super in a $32K claiming sprint. He set fast fractions, finished well clear of third, and is the one to catch next out.

WILL HE AMAZE
Trainer: Vladimir Cerin
Last race: Jan. 30, 8th
Finish: 6th by 9 1/2
Beyer: 54
He walked out of the gate again, not a good sign, but this $12.5K N2L claimer is worth trying one final time at a price. He actually made a middle move before going flat.

SILK IN SILVER
Trainer: Richard Baltas
Last race: Jan. 31, 2nd
Finish: 3rd by 2
Beyer: 58
Claimed by Baltas from a decent third-place finish in a maiden-20, this three-start filly has enough ability to win at the bottom. She should improve for new connections.

TIZAPALOOZA
Trainer: Marty Jones
Last race: Jan. 31, 5th
Finish: 6th by 3 1/2
Beyer: 61
A first-time starter with impressive workouts, this older gelding broke slowly and steadied, then merely went through the motions. Expect a vastly improved effort next out.

KOUKLA
Trainer: John Sadler
Last race: Jan. 31, 3rd
Finish: 3rd by 1 1/4
Beyer: 69
Turf was not the preferred surface for this 3-year-old filly. She appeared uncomfortable at odds-on in a N1X grass route. Have to give her another shot on the main track.