BIG BUZZ Trainer: Steve Knapp Last race: July 20, 1st Finish: 5th by 10 3/4 Beyer: 66 Late-running veteran had no shot on speed-biased track in $16k claiming route. Lagged, split field, never in it. With a class drop and non-biased surface, 9-year-old merits a closer look. MISCHELOF Trainer: Marcelo Polanco Last race: July 20, 4th Finish: 3rd by 7 1/4 Beyer: 80 Another late-runner compromised by the bias, N2L starter veteran went one-paced in race dominated by speed. Tough to rely on 1-for-22 veteran, but has upset potential on fair track. WAYNE THE BRAIN Trainer: Mark Glatt Last race: July 20, 8th Finish: 5th by 15 1/2 Beyer: 51 Debut colt void of speed in sprint, raced three- and four-wide, went evenly over speed-favoring track. This was an educational run; 3-year-old colt by Mitole can improve next out. :: DRF's Del Mar Handicapping Packages: Get everything you need to play the races with confidence. MEDORO Trainer: Peter Eurton Last race: July 20, 9th Finish: 3rd by 1 3/4 Beyer: 81 Slow start and slow pace compromised previously unbeaten filly in Grade 2 turf mile. Broke last, lagged, waited far turn, fast finish (23.41 final quarter). Contender in Grade 1 Del Mar Oaks Aug. 17. SAKURA BLOSSOM Trainer: Leonard Powell Last race: July 20, 9th Finish: 4th by 3 1/4 Beyer: 78 Mile too short for late-running turf filly in Grade 2. Settled inside, blocked far turn and into lane, weaved through traffic, galloped out in front. Live longshot Grade 1 Del Mar Oaks Aug. 17. OVETA’S HOBBY Trainer: John Sadler Last race: July 21, 4th Finish: 2nd by 5 1/2 Beyer: 58 Debut 2-year-old filly broke slowly from rail, saved ground, middle move on turn, followed winner, second-best. Promising debut by Army Mule filly, likely to improve second time out. THE GYPSY COWBOY Trainer: Steve Knapp Last race: July 21, 8th Finish: 7th by 11 1/4 Beyer: 36 Debut 2-year-old in Cal-bred maiden race walked out of gate to trail by many lengths, found best stride late, rallied, galloped out in front of the field in much better-than-looked debut. FIRST PEACE Trainer: Mark Glatt Last race: July 21, 9th Finish: 1st by 1 1/4 Beyer: 100 Improving 4-year-old has learned to settle, produced caree r-best effort in restricted turf mile stakes. Settled kindly in fourth, got first run, sharp. Class test Aug. 31 in Grade 2 Del Mar Mile. :: Want to learn more about handicapping and wagering? Check out DRF's Handicapping 101 and Wagering 101 pages.