Hollywood Park horses to watch: Week of Nov. 30

CHOCOLATIER
Trainer: John Sadler
Last race: Nov. 21, 4th
Finish: 2nd by neck
Beyer: 78
A switch to Cushion Track helped this $20,000 maiden claimer produce a career-best effort. He finished seven clear of third and is a low-odds standout next time vs. similar.

SHOER HUGH
Trainer: Silverio Martinez
Last race: Nov. 21, 5th
Finish: 1st by 5 1/2
Beyer: 80
This sharp 3-year-old crushed low-level claiming 3-year-olds in a continuation of his improving form. He can win a sprint right back, moving up in class.

PRAYER BE MINE
Trainer: Jerry Hollendorfer
Last race: Nov. 22, 5th
Finish: 4th by 2 1/4
Beyer: 55
Heavily favored based on an outstanding debut, this 2-year-old filly broke slowly and lost her best chance. She merits consideration Dec. 21 in the $200,000 Soviet Problem Stakes.

ENGLISH PUDDING
Trainer: Vann Belvoir
Last race: Nov. 22, 8th
Finish: 2nd by 4 1/4
Beyer: 61
This filly showed late interest closing ground in a race won by the pacesetter. Claimed for $8,000 by Belvoir from Dan Blacker, she can win a bottom claiming route.

MOBILIZED
Trainer: Gary Mandella
Last race: Nov. 24, 7th
Finish: 3rd by 2 3/4
Beyer: 88
This stretch-running veteran ran super in a sprint for California-breds that unfolded all wrong for his closing style. He finished with a rush and has returned to top form at age 7.