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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!

Horses To Watch Running This Week

Santa Anita

Miss Roberts (GB): Bad Start and Trouble in Lane Was Still Best Here Upcoming Race: Santa Anita February 22, 2025

By Turfdom | February 1, 2025

Four year old filly now in the Jeff Mullins barn after shipping in from Woodbine was in for the 1st allowance condition at six and a half down the hill on Saturday. Off at 7/2 with a lot of late tote action, she got away poorly and quickly was 14 lengths back of the leader […] Read More

Queen Maxima: Won by Five at the Wire and That’s a Big Deal Here Upcoming Race: Santa Anita February 22, 2025

By Turfdom | January 23, 2025

Four year old filly for Jeff Mullins tried the 2nd allowance condition on Thursday coming down the hill for older runners, fillies and mares. Off as the heavy 2 to 5 favorite in a field of 7, she was up much closer to the pace than normal under Juan Hernandez. She broke running and was […] Read More

R Heisman: Can Run Long or Short and Should Find Winning Spot Soon Upcoming Race: Oaklawn Park February 24, 2025

By Turfdom | January 18, 2025

Three year old gelding for Peter Miller tried the Cal Cup Derby for sophomores Saturday at a mile and a sixteenth on the main. Off as the 3/2 favorite in a field of 8, he broke running under Prat and was third into and out of the clubhouse turn just a length back of the […] Read More

Guiltyofhavingfun: Improved Dramatically Here and Soon Winner Going Short on the Turf Upcoming Race: Santa Anita February 22, 2025

By Turfdom | November 22, 2024

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 […] Read More

Ma Rae’s Girl: Took To Sod With Lots of Options Moving Forward Upcoming Race: Santa Anita February 22, 2025

By Turfdom | November 3, 2024

Three year old filly for Doug O’Neill tried the 2nd allowance condition on Sunday in the opener. Off at 18/1 in a field of six and the longest price on the board in this 5/8 turf sprint, she broke running under Fresu and laid 4th down the back side just 3 back of the leaders. […] Read More

Broski (IRE): May Have Been The Best And Should Get The Job Done Next Time Out Upcoming Race: Santa Anita February 23, 2025

By Turfdom | October 31, 2024

Two year old colt for Phil D’Amato, making just his 2nd career start and 1st in the U.S., had a pretty rough trip in the stretch on Thursday in a one mile maiden special weight event. Off at 9/5 in a field of 10 under Prat, he sat fifth on the fence into the clubhouse […] Read More

Mysterious Husband: Best Today Looking To Break Maiden At Del Mar Upcoming Race: Santa Anita February 23, 2025

By Turfdom | October 26, 2024

Three year old gelding, re-claimed by Mark Glatt down at Del Mar in his last start, was in a straight maiden allowance race on Saturday and almost pulled off a stunner at 30/1. Sent 9 furlongs on the grass in a field of 7, he was bumped from both sides at the start and squeezed […] Read More

Miles Finch: Soon Winner Who Can Handle 2 Turns Upcoming Race: Santa Anita February 22, 2025

By Turfdom | October 25, 2024

Two year old colt for John Sadler made his debut on Friday in a Cal bred maiden special weight at ¾ on the green. Off as the 6/5 choice in a field of 9, This son of Vronsky broke well with the field under J.J., then quickly was hustled over to the rail at the […] Read More

Tom Horn: Won By 3 At Wire , Next Is 3rd Off Layoff Which Can Be His Best Upcoming Race: Santa Anita February 22, 2025

By Turfdom | June 9, 2024

Four year old colt for Steve Miyadi made his 2nd start off an 8 month layoff on Sunday, in a 1st allowance condition sprint for Cal breds at ¾ on the main, 3 and up. Off at 3/1 in a field of six, he broke OK under Frey and sat 4th down the back side […] Read More

Guy Named Joe: Rallied Well Late But Came Up a Head Short Against Perfect Trip Favorite Upcoming Race: Santa Anita February 22, 2025

By Turfdom | March 16, 2024

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 […] Read More

She’s Muy Muy: Soon Winner For Leading Trainer For Meet Upcoming Race: Turf Paradise February 26, 2025

By Turfdom | March 4, 2024

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 […] Read More

Santo Dios (ARG): May Have Been Best But Blocked Throughout Upcoming Race: Santa Anita February 22, 2025

By Turfdom | February 24, 2024

Six year old full horse for Marcelo Polanco tried the hill for the 1st time on Saturday in this 1st allowance condition for older horses. Off at 8/1 in a field of 9, he broke last from the rail under Laprida and was well back early. The jock moved him up from the inside and […] Read More

Lady Monclaire: Best Filly Today but Beaten By 3 at Wire Upcoming Race: Santa Anita February 22, 2025

By Turfdom | January 14, 2024

Three year old filly for Richard Baltas didn’t get the best of rides from Flavien Prat as she made start #2 in Sundays fifth, a six furlong sprint on the turf for sophomore Cal breds. Off as the 8/5 choice in a field of 7, she broke OK from the 2 hole, but Prat had […] Read More

Oobubbakakayo: Race Did Him Well Follow If Stays In Cal Bred Ranks Upcoming Race: Santa Anita February 23, 2025

By Turfdom | January 13, 2024

Three year old gelding for Ryan Hanson made his debut in Saturday’s opener, a Cal bred maiden special weight event at ¾ on the turf for sophomores. Off at 9/1 in a field of 10, he was pretty much void of any early speed under Dettori and fell 8 lengths off the pace down the […] Read More

Stay and Scam: Could Easily Contend In Cal Bred Stakes Upcoming Race: Santa Anita February 22, 2025

By Turfdom | December 1, 2023

This three year old filly for Doug O’Neill made this listing for the 2nd consecutive start because her victory today was so impressive over a field of 9, going 5/8 on the turf for the 1st allowance condition. Off at 5/2 and a Best Bet on our sheet, she was 4th early but only two […] Read More

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All Horses To Watch

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

By Turfdom | November 19, 2023

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 […] Read More

Matanzas Creek: Very Smart Final Quarter To Win by 3

By Turfdom | November 19, 2023

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 […] Read More

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

By Turfdom | November 18, 2023

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 […] Read More

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

By Turfdom | November 18, 2023

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 […] Read More

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

By Turfdom | November 17, 2023

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 […] Read More

Book Smart: Made Every Pole a Winning One

By Turfdom | November 12, 2023

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 […] Read More

Always On Cay: Can Handle Either Surface But Seems To Favor Turf

By Turfdom | November 11, 2023

Two year old colt for Bob Hess tried the 1st allowance condition in Saturday’s opener at 5/8 on the turf. Off at 10/1 in a field of six, he was void of any early speed and was away last ands fell 7 lengths off the pace at the 3/8 pole. Mike Smith got him rolling […] Read More

Birth of Cool: Checked Twice and Should Improve In Next Start Upcoming Race: Turf Paradise February 25, 2025

By Turfdom | November 11, 2023

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 […] Read More

Coach Prime: Prat May Have a 2024 Derby Horse Here

By Turfdom | November 10, 2023

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 […] Read More

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

By Turfdom | November 10, 2023

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 […] Read More

Santo Dios (ARG): Should be Tighter In Next Start Upcoming Race: Santa Anita February 22, 2025

By Turfdom | November 5, 2023

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 […] Read More

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

By Turfdom | November 5, 2023

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, […] Read More

Stay and Scam: Strong Speed and Stamina For Sprints

By Turfdom | November 4, 2023

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 […] Read More

Mo Fox Givin: Look for Powell to Find a Winning Spot Soon

By Turfdom | November 3, 2023

Two year old filly for Len Powell was used way too early in Friday’s opener, as she broke running from the six hole in the Qatar Golden Mile through fast fractions of 22.60 and 45.80 for the half. She put the other speed away turning for home, but had little left when it counted, and […] Read More

Hejazi: Strong Performance Here and Should Be Moving Up

By Turfdom | November 3, 2023

Three year old colt for Bob Baffert, who had not been to the post since April, dropped into a 1st allowance condition race at ¾ on the main in the nightcap on Friday. Off as the wagering favorite at 8/5 in a field of just 7 runners, he broke running under leading rider J.J. and […] Read More