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!

Guiltyofhavingfun: Improved Dramatically Here and Soon Winner Going Short on the Turf

By Today's Racing Digest | February 12, 2026

Two year old filly for Andy Mathis made start #2 on Friday in a maiden special weight event for Cal breds at 5/8 on the turf. Off at 6/1 in a field of 9, she broke running under Aguilar and sat third down the back side, just two lengths off the pace. She went after […]

Royal Charter (GB): Good Tactical Speed With Decent Turn of Foot On Grass

By Today's Racing Digest | February 12, 2026

Four year old filly for Len Powell was in for the 2nd allowance condition at a mile on the turf in Friday’s finale. Off at 9/2 in a field of 11, she broke well under Kimura and sat third on the fence into the clubhouse turn. Kimura kept her there throughout the race and saved […]

Hardtobebetternow: Plenty of Options Moving Forward as Cal Bred for Top Barn

By Today's Racing Digest | February 12, 2026

Two year old gelding for Tim Yakteen made his debut on Sunday in a maiden special weight event at a mile on the turf for Cal breds. Off at 7/1 in a field of just five, he was pretty much void of early speed and was 4th down the back side, five back of the […]

Big City Lights: Look for Mandella to Find a Graded Sprint To Get the Job Done Again

By Today's Racing Digest | February 12, 2026

Five year old full horse for Richard Mandella tried the 7 furlong Cary Grant stakes on Saturday on the main track where he has run second in the last two years. However, this year The Chosen Vron is on the sidelines and he didn’t have to worry about losing to him, which he had done […]

Roll On Big Joe: Better Post and Shorter Trip Would Help

By Today's Racing Digest | February 12, 2026

Four year old gelding for Bob Hess Jr. tried the second allowance condition on Sunday at six and a half on the main, 3 and up. He broke running under Rispoli and set the pace from the inside through fast fractions of 21.76 and 44.22 for the half. There were four across the track at […]

Rank: Strong Finish For 2nd by 3/4 on Track Favoring Speed All Day

By Today's Racing Digest | February 12, 2026

Two year old colt for Doug O’Neill made start #4 on Monday in a maiden special weight at one mile on the main. Off at 4/1 in a field of 8, he broke OK from the 7 hole under Kyle Frey but got caught 5 wide into the clubhouse turn. He lost considerable ground and […]

Phosphorescence (FR): Kept on Rail And Bottled Up With No Where To Run But Good Enough To Win

By Today's Racing Digest | February 12, 2026

Four year old gelding for Michael McCarthy tried a starter allowance race for non winners of three lifetime in the finale on Friday at a mile on the turf, 3 and up. Off at even money from a morning line of 3/1 with a ton of money coming in late, he broke well under J.J. […]

Video Review: On Normal Non Biased Turf He Wins This Race

By Today's Racing Digest | February 12, 2026

Two year old colt for Doug O’Neill made start #2 in Saturday’s finale, a maiden special weight event at a mile on the turf. Off at 16/1 in this field of 10, he went right to the lead from the get go under Berrios and tried to take the field wire to wire. He had […]

Captivating Boy: Lost By 3 But Held Gamely with 3 Back to 3rd

By Today's Racing Digest | February 12, 2026

Four year old gelding for Craig Dollase, who had not been to the post since July 20 at Ellis Park, was in for the 1st allowance condition on Saturday at ¾ on the main. Off at 25/1 in a field of 8, he came out running under Kyle Frey and set some pretty fast fractions […]

Prince Dolce: Bred Top and Bottom For The Turf

By Today's Racing Digest | February 12, 2026

Two year old gelding for Carla Gaines made his 3rd career start and first on the turf on Friday in a Cal bred maiden special weight at ¾ on the turf. Off at 7/2 in a field of 7, there were four scratches in this race, he sat early in third three back under top […]

Day and Age: Pretty Fast for This 2 Year Old for Spendthrift Farms

By Today's Racing Digest | February 12, 2026

Two year old colt for Richard Mandella made his debut on Saturday in a maiden special weight at ¾ on the main. Off at 3/1 in a field of six and the 2nd choice in the wagering, he broke OK from the five hole but was pretty much void of any early speed and quickly […]

Aunt Mo: Eurton has a Good Record With 2nd Time Starters so Look for Improvement

By Today's Racing Digest | February 12, 2026

Two year old filly for Peter Eurton made her debut on Sunday in a maiden special weight event at five and a half on the main. Off at 8/1 in a field of 10, she “dwelt” a bit at the start to be away poorly and was quickly 8 lengths back of the field. She […]

Mizzyaan: Has Quick Acceleration That It Takes To Win On Turf

By Today's Racing Digest | February 12, 2026

Three year old filly for Mike McCarthy made her 4th career start and 2nd in this country in Saturday’s finale, a maiden special weight for fillies and mares 3 and up at a mile and a sixteenth on the turf. Off at 6/1 in an 11 horse field, she was void of any early speed […]

Bullard: Kicked In With Late Solid Burst to Beat J.J. On the Favorite

By Today's Racing Digest | February 12, 2026

Two year old colt for Mike McCarthy made his debut in Sunday’s opener at ¾ on the main for maiden special weights. Off at 3/1 in a field of 7 he broke slowly from the five hole and was last early on 7 lengths back of the odds on leader. He started to make up […]

Zip Om: Watch For Better Post and if Fresu Rides Him Back

By Today's Racing Digest | February 12, 2026

Three year old gelding for Carla Gaines made start #2 on Sunday in a Cal bred 1st allowance condition at 5/8 on the turf 3 and up. Bet down very heavy late at 4/5 in spite breaking from the dreaded rail in this field of 11, he broke inward and awkwardly from the rail slot […]