Free's horses to watch at Del Mar for week of Aug. 5
SERBIAN SYCLONE
Trainer: Peter Miller
Last race: July 29, 3rd
Finish: 6th by 7 1/4
Beyer: 69
Favored in a N2X turf sprint, this colt broke last from the rail, rushed inside, set the pace, and tired. This good allowance colt can be followed; he handles either surface.
GUSTO’S GAL
Trainer: David Hofmans
Last race: July 29, 4th
Finish: 3rd by 8
Beyer: 22
A 2-year-old filly by J P’s Gusto, she broke poorly from the rail, had traffic trouble early, and ran better than the low figure indicates. She can be followed against similar maiden-$30K.
OH GREAT IDEA
Trainer: Peter Miller
Last race: Aug. 1, 7th
Finish: 2nd by 3 1/2
Beyer: 73
Despite breaking last of 10, this 2-year-old filly by J P’s Gusto ran creditably behind impressive winner One Last Shot. With a break next out, she can win a maiden special weight race.
GUNSLINGER
Trainer: Doug O’Neill
Last race: Aug. 2, 4th
Finish: 1st by 23 3/4
Beyer: 82
A $625,000 son of Indian Charlie, he dropped to maiden-$20K and crushed. O’Neill claimed him for $20,000 from Simon Callaghan. He can win right back in a starter allowance.
SEMPER FORTIS
Trainer: Doug O’Neill
Last race: Aug. 2, 7th
Finish: 2nd by 4 1/2
Beyer: 76
Runner-up to impressive Blameitonthelaw, this Distorted Humor 2-year-old colt finished clear of third in a fine debut. He is a sibling to Grade 1 winners Carpe Diem and J B’s Thunder.