Free: Del Mar horses to watch for week of July 19, 2021

QUEEN GODDESS

Trainer: Michael McCarthy

Last race: July 16, race 5

Finish: 2^nd by 1

Beyer: 76

First-time starter in maiden turf mile dropped toward rear, finished fast, ran out of room. Promising debut by well-bred 3-year-old filly. Probably the one to beat second time out.

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EREBUS

Trainer: Walther Solis

Last race: July 17, race 3

Finish: 7^th by 11 3/4

Beyer: 35

Gelded since his last-place debut and returning with abbreviated work tab, juvenile maiden sped to lead inside, battled into lane, tired. Sure to improve next out, possibly at high odds.

SMASH TICKET

Trainer: Todd Fincher

Last race: July 17, race 5

Finish: 1^st by 5

Beyer: 78

Lone Star shipper crushed maiden fillies. Showed early speed, dueled two wide, drew off, had plenty left. Impressive win makes her an early favorite for Grade 1 Del Mar Debutante Sept. 5.

GINOBILI

Trainer: Richard Baltas

Last race: July 17, race 8

Finish: 1^st by 9 3/4

Beyer: 104

Stretch-out sprinter added blinkers, blitzed entry-level allowance mile. Dueled three wide on hot pace, broke it open far turn, crushed with higher figure than Grade 2 later on card.

TRIPOLI

Trainer: John Sadler

Last race: July 17, race 10

Finish: 2^nd by 1/2

Beyer: 100

Former turf colt has found a home on dirt. Lagged off pace in Grade 2 route, rallied wide, finished well in race won by pace-presser. Tripoli is a contender for the Pacific Classic on Aug. 21.

RUSHIE

Trainer: Michael McCarthy

Last race: July 17, race 10

Finish: 6^th by 8 1/2

Beyer: 87

Compromised by surface in Grade 2 dirt route, he set pace inside over anti-inside surface, battled into lane, tired. It was his second straight bad trip. Might fit Grade 2 Pat O’Brien at seven furlongs.

LINCOLN HAWK

Trainer: Richard Baltas

Last race: July 17, race 11

Finish: 3^rd by 1 1/4

Beyer: 79

Allowance turf-route colt had no shot rallying from last. Trailed while leaders set slow pace, saved ground, put in fast finish in about 29 seconds. Can beat similar with pace to run at.

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CARPE FORTUNA

Trainer: Peter Eurton

Last race: July 18, race 11

Finish: 3^rd by 1

Beyer: 83

Stakes-placed comeback filly lagged near back in allowance turf route, finished fast, but race was dominated by front-runners. Solid comeback by lightly raced turf filly.