Brad Free's Del Mar horses to watch for week of Aug. 27, 2018.
GUNMETAL GRAY
Trainer: Jerry Hollendorfer
Last race: Aug. 22, 2nd
Finish: 1st by 6 3/4
Beyer: 89
A second-start 2-year-old stretching from a sprint to a mile, this Exchange Rate colt pressed the pace and ran away late. Big win by a colt with graded stakes potential.
TIZ TOFFEE
Trainer: Phil D’Amato
Last race: Aug. 22, 3rd
Finish: 1st by 2 1/4
Beyer: 80
Racing over her conditions in starter-allowance sprint, this filly scored a decisive odds-on win. She can run back at the same level, likely similar low odds, likely same outcome.
TAPITHA BONITA
Trainer: Bill Spawr
Last race: Aug. 23, 1st
Finish: 3rd by 2 1/4
Beyer: 67
This 3-year-old filly held best of the speed in a closers-dominated sprint. Spawr claimed her for $25,000 from Sal Gonzalez to aim for Santa Anita, where she scored both wins.
SCREENSHOT
Trainer: Phil D’Amato
Last race: Aug. 23, 3rd
Finish: 4th by 3 3/4
Beyer: 69
Second time on this horses-to-watch list, 3-year-old maiden filly is ready to stretch out. Lagged at back in turf sprint, finished with run, galloped out well. Two turns next time.
MY MAN CHUCKLES
Trainer: Richard Baltas
Last race: Aug. 24, 5th
Finish: 4th by 2 1/4
Beyer: 74
Five furlongs too short for this turf sprinter. He broke slowly, trailed the field, and finished well. Three-time winner on the Santa Anita hill can be followed at autumn meet.
LOVE A HONEYBADGER
Trainer: Peter Miller
Last race: Aug. 24, 6th
Finish: 2nd by 1 1/2
Beyer: 83
This front-runner set a fast pace in allowance sprint and got worn down while finishing more than three lengths clear of third. She has won at Santa Anita and Los Alamitos.

