Free: Del Mar horses to watch for week of July 30, 2018

PIONEEROF THE WEST

Trainer: Vladimir Cerin

Last race: July 26, 5th

Finish: 5^th by 6 1/4

Beyer: 72

Veteran is just 2 for 22, but perhaps had an alibi in this race. He had a rail trip, found traffic, and stalled at the quarter pole, then went one-paced. He needs to rally wide. Live longshot in similar N3L claiming route.

A WALK IN THE PARK

Trainer: Phil D’Amato

Last race: July 26, 7th

Finish: 2nd by a head

Beyer: 83

This Cal-bred allowance filly improved a bunch first start after a trainer change. Pressed the pace, led into the lane, and was collared. Tough to beat next time in similar statebred N1X turf route.

THE HUNTED

Trainer: Richard Baltas

Last race: July 27, 3rd

Finish: 3^rd by 8

Beyer: 68

This second-start maiden, gelded since his debut, ran much better in this statebred maiden turf route. Shot to the lead, set a fast pace, and weakened. Unusual Heat gelding is figuring things out.

SCREENSHOT

Trainer: Phil D’Amato

Last race: July 28, 2nd

Finish: 6^th by 3

Beyer: 64

A first-time starter in a turf sprint, this 3-year-old lagged off the pace, saved ground, finished willingly, and galloped out with run. Good debut prep; she may want longer.

SUMMERING

Trainer: Tom Proctor

Last race: July 29, 4th

Finish: 1^st by 5

Beyer: 74

A first-time starter in a turf route, this 2-year-old War Front filly ran like a seasoned pro. Made the lead, set a strong pace, and kicked away strongly late. The one to beat next out, likely in a stakes.

VIBRANCE

Trainer: Michael McCarthy

Last race: July 29, 4th

Finish: 4^th by 8 1/2

Beyer: 56

A 2-year-old first-time starter in a turf route, she broke from post 10 and stayed four wide the entire race before weakening in the lane. Promising debut by daughter of Violence.