HORSES TO WATCH

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Trainer: Jerry Hollendorfer Last race: Sept. 28, 2nd Finish: 5th by 12 Beyer: 51

This maiden dropper was eliminated when he broke slowly and was squeezed, recovered to chase, surrendered in the lane. Worth following in maiden-$40K or maiden-$32K sprint.

AFTER YOU

Trainer: Neil Drysdale Last race: Sept. 28, 5th Finish: 1st by 5 1/2 Beyer: 71

A second-start 2-year-old dropping to maiden-$40K and shortening up to a dirt sprint, this gelding crushed. Strong pace, widened late, can win back in starter allowance. YAK Trainer: Keith Desormeaux Last race: Sept. 28, 7th Finish: 5th by 8 1/2 Beyer: 68

This 2-year-old had a compromising trip in maiden dirt route. Keen behind slow pace, early move inside, battled into lane, tired. Might want to be held up early, then rally.

STRETFORD END

Trainer: Simon Callaghan Last race: Sept. 29, 1st Finish: 2nd by neck Beyer: 84

A debuting 2-year-old, he ran a winning race. Dueled through strong pace, dug in late, worn down by favorite, finished more than four lengths clear of third. Tough to beat next out.

POWER PLAYER

Trainer: Bob Baffert Last race: Sept. 29, 4th Finish: 3rd by 3 1/4 Beyer: 70

A sibling to multiple turf stakes winners, this debuting 2-year-old ran well in maiden turf route. Cold in the betting at 11-1, dropped off the pace, finished willingly. Good debut.

ENAMORED

Trainer: Richard Mandella Last race: Sept. 30, 3rd Finish: 2nd by 2 3/4 Beyer: 74 A 2-year-old first-time starter, this Curlin filly ran well. Inside chasing pace, waited for room, angled out, evenly. She eventually will want two turns. This was a solid debut.

– Brad Free