Horses To Watch

Our exclusive free list of horses that can improve greatly in their next starts while likely being overlooked by the betting public.  Often times when horses run into trouble in a horse race they tend to improve their figures in their next starts.  Since most of the betting public is some version of traditional past performances to handicap the trouble the horse experienced in the race may not be reflected in the points of call or position throughout the race.  Learning to "read between the lines" and understanding the true reason a horse may not have performed well in a race can pay huge dividends at the betting window.  The Horses To Watch List can help guide you in learning to read between the lines and uncover those overlooked bombs that payout big!

Shady Tiger: Visually Impressive While Toying with this field of Cal Breds

By Today's Racing Digest | December 18, 2025

Hard knocking three year old gelding for Phil D’Amato tried the Echo Eddie stakes on Saturday at six and a half on the main for sophomore Cal breds. Off at 3/1 in a field of 10, he broke running from the gate under J.J. and was just two off the pace down the back side. […]

Just Nails: Look for O’Neill to turn her back now, either down the hill or out the chute

By Today's Racing Digest | December 18, 2025

Five year old mare for Doug O’Neill tried two turns for the 1st time in her career on Saturday in a 1st allowance condition at a mile on the lawn for older runners. Off at 7/1 in a full field of 12 runners, she was hustled to the lead from the 12 hole under Maldonado […]

Hayley Amber: Soon winner if stays with Cal Bred

By Today's Racing Digest | December 18, 2025

Three year old filly for Cesar DeAlba, who had not been to the post since last summer at Del Mar, made her 2024 debut in Saturday’s opener at ¾ on the green for Cal bred maiden soph fillies. Off at 13/1 in a full field of 12, she came out running under Baze and got […]

Sea Dancer: Could Maintain Wagering Value After This Win by Four

By Today's Racing Digest | December 18, 2025

Three year old filly for Tim Yakteen tried the 1st allowance condition on Sunday in the finale at a mile on the turf for sophomore fillies. Off at 6/1 in a field of 9, she broke OK under Kimura and was 4th into and out of the clubhouse turn. She stayed in that position until […]

Queen of Naples: Good Debut For Daughter of Hard Spun

By Today's Racing Digest | December 18, 2025

Four year old filly for Mike McCarthy made her debut on Saturday in a maiden special weight at ¾ on the main, 3 and up. Off at 9/1 in a field of six, she broke OK but didn’t have much speed and was fifth in the early going. She started to rally on the outside […]

Queen’s Code: Soon Winner if Kept in Cal Bred Ranks

By Today's Racing Digest | December 18, 2025

Seven year old gelding for Carla Gaines, off since January of 23, came back to the races on Saturday in a 1st allowance condition for Cal breds at six and a half down the hill for older runners. He came out running from the rail slot under Franko, quickly opened up 2, then was joined […]

Show Card: May be a Late Bloomer For Top Filly Stakes

By Today's Racing Digest | December 18, 2025

Three year old filly for Bob Baffert made her 3rd career start on Saturday in a maiden special weight event at ¾ on the main. Off at 4/5 in a small field of just five, she stalked the pace from the inside, swung out for room at the ¼ pole under J.J., then exploded late […]

Guy Named Joe: Rallied Well Late But Came Up a Head Short Against Perfect Trip Favorite

By Today's Racing Digest | December 18, 2025

Three year old colt for Doug O’Neill tried the Pasadena stakes on Saturday in a non graded stakes at a mile on the lawn for sophomores. Off at 3/1 in a field of just four due to a late scratch, he sat off the lead down the back side in third, about 4 lengths back […]

Breezy Blue: Bumping Cost Her a Position In Inquiry After Strong Debut

By Today's Racing Digest | December 18, 2025

Three year old filly for Adam Kitchingman made her debut in Saturday’s finale, a 5/8 turf sprint for Cal bred soph fillies. Off at 9/1 in a field of 11, she was bumped off stride at the start, then settled in fifth early about 4 back of the leaders. She stayed in that position turning […]

Santarena: Trouble At Start For This Strong Runner

By Today's Racing Digest | December 18, 2025

Three year old colt for Mark Glatt made his debut on Saturday in a maiden special weight event for sophomores at six and a half on the main. Off at 3/1 and bet down from 6/1 M/L in a field of 10, he was well meant today but was knocked completely off stride at the […]

Logan’s Red Falcon: Fine Debut for Son of Practical Joke Who is Bred To Win Early

By Today's Racing Digest | December 18, 2025

Four year old gelding for Mike McCarthy made his debut on Saturday in a maiden special weight at ¾ on the lawn on a course rated as good. Off at 5/1 in a field of 7, he was bumped at the start to be away a bit awkward, then was hustled up to contend for […]

Certitude (FR): Bred To Long and Will Continue To Improve For Solid Barn

By Today's Racing Digest | December 18, 2025

Three year old filly for John Sadler, who had shown nothing in two starts to the post, finally came alive on Sunday in a maiden special weight at six and a half on the lawn for soph fillies. Off at 8/1 under Hector Berrios, she hopped at the start to be away last in a […]

She’s Muy Muy: Soon Winner For Leading Trainer For Meet

By Today's Racing Digest | December 18, 2025

Four year old filly for Mark Glatt tried two turns for the 1st time in her 4 race career in Monday’s opener, a one mile turf event for maiden claimers with a tag of $50,000. Off at 4/1 in a field of six, she made the running right from the get go and made the […]

Just Nails: Looked Like A Solid Winner In Deep Stretch

By Today's Racing Digest | December 18, 2025

Five year old mare for Doug O’Neill tried the first allowance condition on Saturday down the hill for older runners that are fillies and mares. Off at 4/1 and bet down from a 12/1 line and getting a ton of late money, she broke running under Berrios and dueled for the lead down the hill […]

Subsanador (ARG): Sitting On Victory at This Condition

By Today's Racing Digest | December 17, 2025

Five year old full horse for John Sadler made his 2nd U.S. start in the Grade 1 Big Cap on Sunday and ran too good to lose. Off at 22/1 and the longest price on the board in this field of 7 on the main track at 10 furlongs, he was sent right to the […]