Brad Free's Del Mar horses to watch from week of Aug. 26-29, 2021
CENSORSHIP
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Last race: Aug. 26, 1st
Finish: 2nd by 4 1/4
Beyer: 64
Maiden juvenile filly was much best in maiden route. Stumbled and lost position at start, rail midpack, three wide to lead on far turn, worn down. Tough next out in maiden route.
LAW ABIDING
Trainer: Richard Baltas
Last race: Aug. 26, 4th
Finish: 3rd by 1 1/4
Beyer: 46
Juvenile colt ran well with odd trip in maiden turf sprint. Popped gate, pressed pace early, dropped out on turn, angled out, re-rallied, finished willingly. Ran like he needed a start.
FLYING DRUMMER
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Last race: Aug. 27, 4th
Finish: 2nd by 4 1/4
Beyer: 73
Juvenile colt set blistering pace (45.62-second half-mile), shook off pace rivals, collared by closer. Super effort by Gun Runner colt, major threat next out in maiden or stakes race.
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ELECTRIC RIDE
Trainer: John Sadler
Last race: Aug. 28, 1st
Finish: 1st by 8 1/2
Beyer: 85
Juvenile filly posted one of the most impressive debut victories of summer. Broke well, pressed pace, crushed. Sired by Daredevil, produced by sprint dam, no telling how good.
ACTIVE ACCOUNT
Trainer: Doug O’Neill
Last race: Aug. 28, 2nd
Finish: 1st by 1 1/2
Beyer: 70
Dropped to $16K claiming nonwinners of two, took up early, trapped inside, found room, won clear. Claimed by O’Neill from Dean Pederson, can win right back in N3L claiming.
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FRIAR’S ROAD
Trainer: Michael McCarthy
Last race: Aug. 28, 9th
Finish: 1st by 4 1/4
Beyer: 89
First-time turf, first-time marathon, Quality Road 4-year-old dominated 1 3/8-mile entry-level allowance. Found niche in long-distance turf races, stakes potential.