HORSES TO WATCH

SANTA ANITA

NARDINI

Trainer: David Hofmans Last race: June 14, 1st Finish: 3rd by 2 Beyer: 43

A debuting juvenile filly, she was pushed along early, steadied slightly at the threeeighths while inside, and finished evenly in the lane. Useful debut, likely to improve second time out.

SOUTER

Trainer: Mark Glatt Last race: June 14, 2nd Finish: 4th by 1 Beyer: 76

This gelding broke a step slowly and then was caught four wide from start to finish in a starter allowance at a mile on turf. Despite the compromising trip, he made it close late.

EYE OF THE RIVER

Trainer: Martine Bellocq Last race: June 14, 8th Finish: 4th by 5 3/4 Beyer: 63

Despite racing four wide throughout in a maiden-claiming turf mile, this filly outran more than half the field. The 12-start maiden merits longshot consideration in Cal-bred maiden turf routes.

OLIVER

Trainer: Luis Mendez Last race: June 15, 6th Finish: 3rd by 1 3/4 Beyer: 40

Though he showed speed in works, this 2-year-old first-timer was outrun for the lead. He waited behind runners on the turn, was four wide at the quarter pole, and finished evenly. Solid debut. Expect more gas next out.

TWO THIRTY FIVE

Trainer: Richard Baltas Last race: June 17, 5th Finish: 1st by 4 1/4 Beyer: 104

This improving gelding is now 3 for 4 in routes after this N2X romp. Sired by Stay Thirsty and produced by a well-bred, unraced dam who sold for $1 million as yearling, Two Thirty Five can handle another class hike.