Free: Del Mar horses to watch for week of Nov. 20
YA GOTTA WANNA
Trainer: Phil D’Amato
Last race: Nov. 16, 1st
Finish: 4th by 6
Beyer: 69
This trouble-prone maiden-claiming sprinter employed curious strategy. He runs best from off the pace, but pressed the pace losing ground four wide, and tired. Needs a waiting ride.
CHICKATINI
Trainer: Peter Eurton
Last race: Nov. 16, 6th
Finish: 4th by 5
Beyer: 57
A 2-year-old firster in a turf sprint, she lacked speed, made an extended run through the turn, was wide into the lane, and finished evenly. Fine debut by Bernardini filly from Grade 1-placed She’s Cheeky.
GET YOURSELF HOME
Trainer: Mike Machowsky
Last race: Nov. 17, 4th
Finish: 2nd by 2 1/4
Beyer: 61
Odds-on in her first start, this 3-year-old filly broke awkwardly, trailed the field, rallied to contention at the quarter pole, and finished evenly. She was best, and will be a short price next time vs. Cal-bred maiden fillies.
BATIQUITOS
Trainer: Bill Spawr
Last race: Nov. 17, 7th
Finish: 2nd by 3/4
Beyer: 77
This comeback allowance filly was not quick from the rail in a turf sprint, steadied waiting for room on the turn, was blocked in the lane, and put in a big finish and gallop-out. She probably was best.
INSTANT REFLEX
Trainer: Jim Cassidy
Last race: Nov. 19, 6th
Finish: 4th by 6
Beyer: 74
First time on dirt, this filly broke last, was gunned inside to duel, battled until deep stretch, and tired late. With a clean start, she might have wired the field. Threat on either surface.