In the recent races, River Thames impressed with a 6 1/2 length victory at Gulfstream Park, while Richi and Kopion showed promise at Santa Anita. Gunmetal and Citizen Bull also showed potential in their races at Gulfstream Park, with Citizen Bull earning a strong 98 Beyer Speed Figure.

Guns Loaded may be better suited for sprinting races, as shown in his performance at Gulfstream Park. El Potente has shown improvement, winning the Thunder Road at Santa Anita and is now being considered for the Frank E. Kilroe Mile. Touchuponastar continued his dominance in Louisiana-bred races, winning the LA Bred Premier Night Championship.

Overall, the horses on the watch list have shown promise, with a 34 percent win rate and a 72 percent in-the-money rate in 2025. The list includes horses like River Thames, Richi, Kopion, Gunmetal, Citizen Bull, Guns Loaded, El Potente, and Touchuponastar, among others.