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!

Stagger Lee: 5 Back Down Back Side and Finished 2nd With Courage

By Today's Racing Digest | December 17, 2025

Two year old colt for Steve Miyadi made start #2 on Friday In a Cal bred maiden special weight event at 5/8 on the lawn. Off at 5/2 in a field of 8, he broke OK under J.J. but was pretty much void of any early speed. He was five back down the back side, […]

Lamporghini: Good Enough To Knock Out This Condition at Arcadia

By Today's Racing Digest | December 17, 2025

Two year old filly for Doug O’Neill made her 2nd career start in Thursday’s finale, a mile turf race for Cal bred juvenile fillies. Off at 7/1 in a field of six due to two late scratches, she pressed a moderate pace under Maldonado, and was only one length back down the back side. She […]

Money Makes Money: 5 Back At Top Of Lane Nosed Out of 2nd

By Today's Racing Digest | December 17, 2025

Two year old colt for Mark Glatt made his debut in Thursday’s opener, a 5/8 sprint on the turf for maiden special weights. Off at 9/1 in a field of 8, he bobbled and hopped at the start under Rispoli to be away last and was 7 lengths back of the leaders down the back […]

Not A Sinner (GB): Bumped Hard For Slow Start Can Improve In Next

By Today's Racing Digest | December 17, 2025

Two year old filly for Simon Callaghan made her 2nd start in the U.S on Sunday in a maiden special weight at 5/8 on the turf. Bet down to the even money favorite in a field of 10, she was bumped hard at the start to get away slowly, then rushed up to be fifth […]

Matanzas Creek: Very Smart Final Quarter To Win by 3

By Today's Racing Digest | December 17, 2025

Three year old colt for Tim Yakteen made start #2 on Sunday in a maiden special weight at ¾ on the main. Off at 6/1 in a field of five, he made every pole a winning one opening up two down the back side through soft fractions of 22.70 for the ¼ and then 45.69 […]

Big City Lights: Can Run Short or Long and Should Find Winning Spot Soon

By Today's Racing Digest | December 17, 2025

Four year old colt for Richard Mandella made his 1st start in 10 months in the Cal bred Cary Grant stakes at 7/8 on the main Saturday. Off as the 5/2 second choice in a field of just five, due to three late scratches, he went to his knees at the start and pretty lost […]

Happyasaclam (IRE): Watch For Her In Opening Week At Santa Anita

By Today's Racing Digest | December 17, 2025

Three year old filly for Simon Callaghan made her third start off a layoff in Saturday’s opener, a mile on the turf for maiden claimers with a tag of $50K. Off at 10/1 in a field of 7, she broke well from the rail slot under Diego Herrera, but then was quickly covered up and […]

Shady Tiger: Gamely Battled Down Lane For 2nd But Should Improve

By Today's Racing Digest | December 17, 2025

Two year old gelding for Phil D’Amato made his debut on Friday off 11 five furlong drills, in a maiden special weight affair at 5/8 on the sod for Cal breds. Off at 2/1 in a field of 8 and was a slight favorite, he broke well under J.J. and sat third down the back […]

Book Smart: Made Every Pole a Winning One

By Today's Racing Digest | December 17, 2025

Four year old gelding for Bob Hess Jr., who he just claimed five weeks ago, couldn’t be any sharper than he is right now. Entered for the 1st allowance condition for Cal breds on Sunday in a field of six, he was gunning for his 3rd straight victory at ¾ on the main. Off as […]

Birth of Cool: Checked Twice and Should Improve In Next Start

By Today's Racing Digest | December 17, 2025

Four year old gelding for Craig Dollase, who he just acquired off the claim four weeks ago, was well intended in this $20,000 claimer non winners of 3 at a mile on the turf for older runners in Saturday’s finale. Off at 7/5 in a field of 10 with top turf rider Umberto Rispoli in […]

Coach Prime: Prat May Have a 2024 Derby Horse Here

By Today's Racing Digest | December 17, 2025

Two year old colt for Bob Baffert made his 2nd career start but 1st on the main track Friday in a one mile maiden special weight. Off as the wagering choice at 7/5 in a field of 10 under Prat, he broke OK from the 9 hole and was fifth into the clubhouse turn and […]

Cheeky Gal: Bred To Go Long But Found a Home on Turf

By Today's Racing Digest | December 17, 2025

Two year old filly for Peter Miller made her 4th career start but 1st ever on the lawn on Friday in a 1st allowance condition at 5/8 on the sod. Off at 17/1 under Fresu and the longest price in the six horse field, she bobbled at the start and was away last. The jock […]

Santo Dios (ARG): Should be Tighter In Next Start

By Today's Racing Digest | December 17, 2025

Five year old full horse for Marcelo Polanco made his 1st start stateside in Sunday’s finale, a 1st condition allowance race at a mile on the turf. Off at 8/1 in an 11 horse field, he made the running from the get go and carved out a swift 1st quarter in 22.30 when making the […]

Ruby Nell: Can Win Short Or Long For a Hall of Fame Barn

By Today's Racing Digest | December 17, 2025

Three year old filly for Richard Mandella tried the Autumn Miss Stakes on Sunday at a mile on the turf for soph fillies. Off at 5/2 and bet down from a M/L of 5/1, she stumbled badly at the start and went to her knees but quickly recovered under Maldonado. In a field of 8, […]

Stay and Scam: Strong Speed and Stamina For Sprints

By Today's Racing Digest | December 17, 2025

Three year old filly for Doug O’Neill tried the 1st allowance condition for “open” runners in the finale Saturday at six and a half down the hill, 3 and up. Off at 12/1 in a full field of 12 runners and drawing the rail, she ran a bang up second after tracking the pace down […]