Free: Del Mar horses to watch for week of Nov. 11, 2019
SUMMER FIRE
Trainer: Bob Hess Jr.
Last race: Nov. 8, 1st
Finish: 2nd by 1 3/4
Beyer: 61
An improving Cal-bred maiden 2-year-old, he ran well after bobbling at start. Recovered, raced midfield, split rivals at quarter pole, narrowed gap, finished 12 lengths clear. Ready to graduate.
GUITTY
Trainer: Leonard Powell
Last race: Nov. 9, 4th
Finish: 1st by 1 3/4
Beyer: 66
Although she must learn to settle, quirky 2-year-old turf filly has stakes potential. Pulled hard most of mile race, lost ground rallying wide on far turn, stormed home. Up the ladder.
ABSOLUTE UNIT
Trainer: Peter Eurton
Last race: Nov. 9, 5th
Finish: 4th by 9
Beyer: 65
Debut 2-year-old with solid works flashed speed, dueled inside, tired in lane. Progeny of Will Take Charge not known to win first out; Absolute Unit should improve with racing.
CARDIFF CAY
Trainer: Don Chatlos
Last race: Nov. 10, 3rd
Finish: 3rd by 1 1/2
Beyer: 79
Shipper from New York got stopped and shuffled at quarter pole of maiden turf route for older, re-rallied outside, finished well. Follow in maiden route at nine furlongs or more.
GOALIE
Trainer: Phil D’Amato
Last race: Nov. 10, 9th
Finish: 8th by 4
Beyer: 62
Maiden 2-year-old had impossible trip in turf route. Off slowly, blocked far turn, blocked into lane, never had a clear path. Sibling to Grade 1 winner Midnight Storm is much better than looked.
ROYAL ACT
Trainer: Peter Eurton
Last race: Nov. 10, 9th
Finish: 1st by 1/2
Beyer: 70
Highly regarded 2-year-old colt by American Pharoah lost ground throughout mile turf route, and inched clear late in solid debut. Likely to run next at Santa Anita winter meet. Much potential.