BLAME IT ON ABBY Trainer: Peter Miller Last race: July 18, race 7th Finish: 3rd by 1 1/2 Beyer: 55 Debut 2-year-old Cal-bred filly by Blame tossed her head taking dirt early, dropped back behind runners, rallied in traffic, finished willingly in a promising first start. DRULINER Trainer: Craig Lewis Last race: July 18, 7th Finish: 4th by 1 1/2 Beyer: 55 Cal-bred 2-year-old maiden filly showed improved speed second out. Sandwiched between rivals, she waited on turn, finished okay. Wants longer than five furlongs. IRON MAN CAL Trainer: Phil D’Amato Last race: July 18, 8th Finish: 2nd by 1/2 Beyer: 81 Oceanside Stakes favorite bobbled and was away slowly. Raced near back, big rally inside, 22.94 final quarter. He was best. Figures as a contender in Grade 2 Del Mar Derby on Aug. 31. LYLE THE CROCODILE Trainer: Phil D’Amato Last race: July 18, 8th Finish: 3rd by 3/4 Beyer: 81 Hopped at start to get away poorly, lost position, rallied wide, finished well after losing considerable ground into stretch. Eligible for first allowance, also fits in stakes. :: Play to Win at Del Mar! Get DRF Past Performances, Clocker Reports, Picks, and Betting Strategies all in one place.  BENNY AND THE JET Trainer: Craig Lewis Last race: July 19, 4th Finish: 5th by 9 1/4 Beyer: 43 Debut 2-year-old Cal-bred colt broke from rail, was green while taking dirt and uncomfortable much of the trip, finished evenly. Clubhouse Ride colt wants longer than five furlongs. COUNTERBALANCE Trainer: Michael McCarthy Last race: July 19, 6th Finish: 4th by 3 Beyer: 55 Outstanding debut by 2-year-old filly who wants longer than five furlongs. Outrun, saved ground, finished well, galloped out super. Caravaggio filly might be very good. THIRSTY REBEL Trainer: Doug O’Neill Last race: July 19, 8th Finish: 1st by 3 3/4 Beyer: 68 Favored first out in sprint for Cal-bred maiden 2-year-olds. Tucked inside, took dirt, angled out, crushed, visually impressive. Fits in upcoming Cal-bred juvenile stakes. QUEEN MAXIMA Trainer: Jeff Mullins Last race: July 20, 9th Finish: 6th by 2 3/4 Beyer: 87 Top-class turf sprinter saved ground in turf mile, was blocked in stretch with nowhere no run. Inconclusive effort by Grade 3 sprint winner. She might prefer one turn anyway. :: Want to learn more about handicapping and wagering? Check out DRF's Handicapping 101 and Wagering 101 pages.