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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

Cathal (IRE): Berrios Miss Rode Cathal and Ran Into Trouble Losing By 2 To an Inferior Horse Upcoming Race: Santa Anita April 5, 2025

By Turfdom | February 2, 2025

Four year old colt for John Sadler, who has been running in graded stakes for sophomores, tried the 2nd allowance condition Sunday at 9 furlongs on the turf for older runners. Off at 3/1 in a field of 9, Berrios took him over to the fence and kept him well off the pace into the […] Read More

Miss Roberts (GB): Bad Start and Trouble in Lane Was Still Best Here Upcoming Race: Santa Anita April 5, 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 April 5, 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: Santa Anita April 5, 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

Ridegold: Getting To the Favorite Late in this Strong Performance Upcoming Race: Santa Anita April 5, 2025

By Turfdom | January 16, 2025

Three year old filly for Craig Lewis made her debut on Thursday in a maiden special weight event for Cal breds at five and a half on the main track for soph fillies. Off at 5/2 in a field of 10 off some very slow works, the word was out on this filly that she […] Read More

Maria Tallchief: Broke A Step Slow But Opened at 1/8 Galloping Out Strong Past Finish Wanting 2 Turns Upcoming Race: Santa Anita April 5, 2025

By Turfdom | January 4, 2025

Three year old filly for Phil D’Amato made start #2 on Saturday in a maiden special weight event at ¾ on the turf for Cal breds. Off at 5/1 in a field of 11, she broke a step slow under Frey and was five back early down the back side. She has some natural speed […] Read More

Barnes: Put Other Speed Away Cruising To Win by Six Upcoming Race: Santa Anita April 5, 2025

By Turfdom | January 4, 2025

Three year old colt for Bob Baffert made start #2 in the Grade 2 San Vicente stakes at 7/8 on the main track for newly turned sophomores. Off as the co-favorite at even money with Bullard, he came out running under J.J. and dueled for the early lead under moderate fractions of 22.65 and 45.10 […] Read More

Guiltyofhavingfun: Improved Dramatically Here and Soon Winner Going Short on the Turf Upcoming Race: Santa Anita April 5, 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

Nene Diamond: Can Get the Job Done With a Clean Trip Upcoming Race: Santa Anita April 5, 2025

By Turfdom | November 22, 2024

Four year old filly for Mike Puype was in for the first Cal bred allowance condition at ¾ on the main. Off at 4/1 in a field of 9 under J.J., she never really had a clear path to run in this entire six furlong trip. She broke a step slow, was in sixth between […] Read More

Vodka With a Twist: Huge Effort While Holding Second Beaten by Four at Wire Upcoming Race: Santa Anita April 5, 2025

By Turfdom | November 1, 2024

Two year old filly for Phil D’Amato tried two turns for the 1st time in her 6 time race career on Friday in the Grade 1 B/C juvenile Fillies at a mile and a sixteenth on the main. Off at 8/1 and bet down from a morning line of 20/1 in a field of 9, […] Read More

Montjica (FR): No Speed In This Race And Can Win With a Target To Catch Upcoming Race: Santa Anita April 5, 2025

By Turfdom | October 12, 2024

Four year old filly bred in France made her 2nd U.S. start on Saturday in a 1st allowance condition at a mile on the grass, 3 and up. Off at 7/2 in a field of 9 and adding the blinkers for the very first time, Mike Smith sent her right to the lead from the […] Read More

Unbreakable Trust: Was Best Here Watch For Win In Next Start Upcoming Race: Santa Anita April 4, 2025

By Turfdom | August 18, 2024

Two year old colt for John Sadler made his debut on Sunday at ¾ on the main in a maiden claimer for $100,000 that was just about equal to a straight maiden allowance race. After a late scratch, only six went to the post and “Trust” was sent off at odds of 5/2 under leading […] Read More

September Magic: Opened Up To Win by 5 Going Away at the Wire Upcoming Race: Santa Anita April 4, 2025

By Turfdom | August 9, 2024

Three year old filly for Tim Yakteen made her debut on Friday in a $50,000 maiden claimer at ¾ on the main 3 and up. Off at 8/1 in a field of 9, she broke running from the rail slot and was 4th early on just 3 back of the leaders. Kimura started to move […] Read More

I’m a Bad Boy: This Son of Win Early Sire Stay Thirsty Won’t Be Denied Next Out Upcoming Race: Santa Anita April 5, 2025

By Turfdom | July 21, 2024

Two year old gelding for Luis Mendez ran a winning race on Sunday but got a beat nose in a Cal bred maiden special weight event at 5/8 on the main. Off at 3/1 in a field of 9, he had an excellent trip sitting just off the pace, made his move at the ¼ […] Read More

Thorne House: Broke Slow, Caught Up at Half Mile Pole, Opend At top to Win by 7 Upcoming Race: Santa Anita April 4, 2025

By Turfdom | July 20, 2024

Five year old gelding for Dean Pederson simply crushed a 1st allowance condition open event at six and a half on the main Saturday. Off as the 9/5 choice in a field of 8, he broke a tad slow under Tiago Pereira, then was up to the leaders by the half mile pole. He cruised […] Read More

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All Horses To Watch

What’s Up Bro: Held By Jock While Full of Run.

By Racing Digest | February 20, 2023

Set the pace in his last start, but was allowed to track the leaders in this spot. He likely gained a lot of experience points as he was firmly held by the jock for the first three furlongs while seemingly full of run. Entering the stretch, he still had to wait for clear sailing, but […] Read More

Good as Gone: She Looks Like a Soon Winner

By Turfdom | February 19, 2023

Three year old filly for Steve Knapp tried the first allowance condition on Sunday at ¾ on the main for soph fillies. Off at 4/1 in just a five horse field after two late scratches, she broke running from the outside under Ricky Gonzales and laid third down the back side. She started to move […] Read More

B C Glory Days: Look for Rider Upgrade For Improvement

By Racing Digest | February 19, 2023

Made a nice little run along the rail around the turn and looked like a win threat entering the stretch. However, the jock just seemed to settle for a minor award as he was not riding that hard in the stretch and just used the whip every 10 strides or so. Look for a rider […] Read More

Isabel Ludlow: Strong Debut and Bred to Go Long Upcoming Race: Santa Anita April 4, 2025

By Turfdom | February 19, 2023

Three year old filly for Steve Miyadi made her debut in Sunday’s finale, a maiden special weight event at six and a half on the turf coming out of the chute for Cal breds. Off at 5/1 in a field of 11, she was void of any early speed and was well back down the […] Read More

Naval Aviator: Can Run All Day With More Patient Ride

By Racing Digest | February 19, 2023

Was slow into stride and settled near the back around the first turn. He made a middle move as they approached the far turn and was right off the two leaders while in between horses. However, he started spinning his wheels around the far turn and looked like he would be up the track. The […] Read More

King Angelo: Strong Rally and Just Missed. Outside Draw May Help In Next

By Racing Digest | February 18, 2023

Runs with his tail straight out and was outrun for the early lead in the first furlong. The veteran didn’t seem comfortable racing behind a wall of horses and that seemed evident as he was shuffled to the back of the pack entering the turn. He did seem to have run entering the stretch, but […] Read More

Bingo John: Nice Brave Effort But Not Ideal Run

By Racing Digest | February 18, 2023

Was pretty brave to finish 3rd in what not an ideal stretch run. The gelding raced on along the rail early and was in the second flight entering the stretch. The leaders began to tire and the jock took him to the rail while he was able to squeeze thru a tight opening in midstretch. […] Read More

Luminiferous: Winner Soon if “Papa” Keeps Her in for a Tag

By Turfdom | February 18, 2023

Three year old filly for George Papaprodromou made start #3 on Saturday in quest of her maiden win and for the first time was dropped in for a claiming price. Off at 8/1 in this 8 horse field at a mile on the turf for a $62,500 tag, she sat fifth into the clubhouse turn […] Read More

Old Pal: Not the Quickest but Can Win at 2 Turns

By Turfdom | February 18, 2023

Three year old colt for Mark Glatt made his debut on Saturday in the opener, a six and a half furlong dash on the green from out of the chute. Off as the 3/5 choice in a field of 8, he broke slowly under J.J. and was dead last for most of the race, trailing […] Read More

Big Venezuela: Returning To Sprints With Off Pace Trip To Improve.

By Racing Digest | February 18, 2023

While the outside is usually the faster part of the track, it is tough as a frontrunner to win with a five wide trip even with no pace pressure. This gelding has now set the pace in his last four dirt routes and the best he could finish was 3rd as he did today. He […] Read More

Falconet: Look for Rider Switch In Order To Improve

By Racing Digest | February 18, 2023

Received a questionable ride as she broke outward but fast and the jock seemed to insist that someone else take the lead. Eventual winner Frost Point did take the lead leaving the chute and it’s not like they were going fast early. Look for a rider switch and/or more aggressive ride on Falconet and maybe […] Read More

Fromanothamutha: Dry Track in Next Start Should Move Him Forward

By Racing Digest | February 17, 2023

Is usually a deep closer, but may have been more forwardly-placed due to today’s sloppy conditions. He held his own, though, as he had to steady slightly while trying to make his rally entering the stretch and that likely cost him all of his momentum. Afterwards, he basically raced evenly down the stretch. Should the […] Read More

Queens Masterpiece: Chased Fast Pace with Trouble Can Improve

By Racing Digest | February 17, 2023

Had to chase a fast pace early and was shuffled back to last up the backstretch. Jock had to steer her clear of trouble around the turn and she made a nice little run when she found clear sailing. However, the filly was too far back to threaten for the win, but did run well […] Read More

Tap It Up: Rough Trip and Could Rebound

By Racing Digest | February 17, 2023

Had a pretty rough trip from the start as she broke a bit slow then had to steer around runners while steadying repeatedly until entering the turn. From there, she was just never a factor and this may be a race to just toss out. She did have her best finish in her lone start […] Read More

Bad Connection: Good Debut but Tired Late. Watch Works for Next Start

By Racing Digest | February 17, 2023

Not a bad debut as she broke on top and raced outside of a three horse duel up the backstretch. She made a run for the lead entering the stretch, but tired in the late stages to finish midpack. Conditioning can only help this filly and she might not stop next time out. Next Upcoming […] Read More