Free: Del Mar horses to watch for week of Nov. 13
AWESOME HEIGHTS
Trainer: Neil Drysdale
Last race: Nov. 11, 4th
Finish: 9th by 9
Beyer: 61
This turf sprinter stretched to a mile, opened up by 12 lengths on a wild 45.90 half, and emptied out. Look for this starter-allowance type to return to form on the Santa Anita hillside.
CANDY CORNELL
Trainer: John Shirreffs
Last race: Nov. 11, 7th
Finish: 2nd by 1 1/4
Beyer: 85
The longest shot in the field at 65-1, this Candy Ride first-time starter gave favorite Cool Bobby a battle in what should be a productive maiden sprint for 2-year-olds.
KEYSTONE FIELD
Trainer: Richard Mandella
Last race: Nov. 11, 7th
Finish: 4th by 5
Beyer: 77
Sibling to a graded winner and another Candy Ride firster, he lacked sprint speed and finished well in a solid prep. Well-regarded 2-year-old colt can stretch out and win a maiden race.
PITINO
Trainer: Doug O’Neill
Last race: Nov. 11, 7th
Finish: 6th by 6 1/4
Beyer: 74
A third HTW from same race, this Union Rags 2-year-old colt was only prepping in the sprint. He was not quick, raced greenly, made a middle move into contention, and went evenly late. He wants to run long.
SOUTH TEXAS LINGO
Trainer: Vladimir Cerin
Last race: Nov. 11, 9th
Finish: 7th by 7
Beyer: 63
Texas-bred gelding made a little move on the far turn before going flat. Claimed for $8,000 by Cerin from Steve Knapp, he may be better than he’s shown.
GENERAL IKE
Trainer: Mark Glatt
Last race: Nov. 12, 5th
Finish: 8th by 2 1/4
Beyer: 78
This veteran was going route to sprint, did not break well and lost position, then did not rally. He probably prefers two turns. Can be followed in an upper-level claiming route.