Free: Del Mar Horses to Watch for week of Nov. 9

SEEKING THE SHERIF
Trainer: Ron Ellis
Last race: Nov. 5, 7th
Finish: 4th by 3
Beyer: 76
This veteran was re-claimed for $32K by Ellis from Gus Headley. Ellis won six races with the gelding in 2014-15. He handles mud; the winter-long forecast in Southern California is for wet.

MAKENA
Trainer: Scott Hansen
Last race: Nov. 6, 8th
Finish: 2nd by 1 1/4
Beyer: 76
A second-start maiden, this special-weight filly finished more than 12 lengths clear of third in a promising comeback, her first start in 10 months. She should be tough next out.

BIRD E HOUSE
Trainer: Mike Pender
Last race: Nov. 8, 1st
Finish: 4th by 2
Beyer: 79
Trapped behind runners on the far turn and forced to wait, this starter-allowance caliber gelding finished willingly in a better-than-looked effort. He handles turf or dirt.

NINETY ONE ASSAULT
Trainer: Keith Desormeaux
Last race: Nov. 8, race 6
Finish: Second by nose
Beyer: 72
A first-timer at a mile on turf, this 2-year-old Artie Schiller gelding gave favorite Tusk a battle and finished nearly three lengths clear of third in a promising debut. Next time, turf only.