Free: Del Mar horses to watch for week of Nov. 16
STATESMAN
Trainer: Cliff Sise
Last race: Nov. 12, 1st
Finish: 2nd by 1/2
Beyer: 87
A second-start maiden, this 3-year-old Candy Ride colt from Grade 1 winner Tranquility Lake broke slowly, finished more than 11 lengths clear of third, and is sitting on a maiden win next out.
LILY POD
Trainer: Richard Baltas
Last race: Nov. 14, 4th
Finish: 3rd by 1/2
Beyer: 81
Turf might not be this sprinter’s best surface, though she ran well pressing the pace three wide only to be outrun late by a rail-skimming winner. Look for a return to dirt in a N1X.
PERDONA
Trainer: Peter Eurton
Last race: Nov. 14, 4th
Finish: 3rd by 1
Beyer: 80
This filly’s improving pattern stalled when she shortened up to a sprint and went one-paced late. She wants to run long; look for improvement in a N1X turf route.
DR. DORR
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Last race: Nov. 14, 8th
Finish: 4th by 5
Beyer: 73
This second-start 2-year-old got wiped out at the start when a rival veered in. He still put in a good run to split the field in this sprint stakes. He can improve with a clean trip.
TROJAN NATION
Trainer: Paddy Gallagher
Last race: Nov. 15, 4th
Finish: 3rd by 1 3/4
Beyer: 73
This 2-year-old maiden made a sharp move on the far turn, steadied in the lane, and went evenly in a good second start. Son of Street Cry was produced by 1996 champion filly Storm Song.