Free: Del Mar horses to watch for week of Nov. 25, 2019
QUERELLE
Trainer: Peter Miller
Last race: Nov. 23, 5th
Finish: 3rd by neck
Beyer: 77
Turf filly was hard held in slow-pace mile, rallied inside in tight spot in the lane, found room late, and surged. Claimed for $40,000 by Peter Miller. Follow in age-restricted claiming race.
SNAP CHAP
Trainer: Don Chatlos
Last race: Nov. 23, 6th
Finish: 4th by 6 1/4
Beyer: 66
A $1.2 million yearling making his debut, this Into Mischief juvenile colt lagged early, made an eye-catching rail move on the turn, went evenly late, and galloped out super. This colt has much potential.
HEROS REWARD
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Last race: Nov. 23, 6th
Finish: 5th by 9
Beyer: 59
With two sprints under his belt, this juvenile colt by Flatter is ready to stretch out. Raced midfield while between rivals, and was even paced in lane. Looms contender in upcoming maiden route.
MIDCOURT
Trainer: John Shirreffs
Last race: Nov. 23, 8th
Finish: 1st by 5 3/4
Beyer: 99
Now 4 for 5 since being gelded, this 4-year-old set the pace and crushed a small field in a Grade 3. Should be tough in Grade 2 San Antonio on Dec. 26, opening day of the Santa Anita winter meet.
DON’T BLAME JUDY
Trainer: Eric Kruljac
Last race: Nov. 24, 3rd
Finish: 3rd by head
Beyer: 85
Dropping to a second-level allowance, this closing turf filly was compromised by race flow and wide trip. Race was won by pacesetter, and this filly lagged, rallied wide, and had a big finish. Needs pace to run at.
ANCIENT WARRIOR
Trainer: Jerry Hollendorfer
Last race: Nov. 23, 6th
Finish: 1st by 4 1/4
Beyer: 80
Another debut winner sired by Constitution, this juvenile colt broke from rail and was gone. California-based trainer barred from Santa Anita, so the colt could head to Oaklawn Park.