HORSES TO WATCH

DEL MAR HAPPIER

Trainer: Bob Baffert Last race: July 31, 5th Finish: 1st by 3 1/4

Beyer: 89 A debut 3-year-old filly bet to favoritism at seven furlongs, she ran to the action. Popped, set fast pace, won for fun. Street Sense sibling to graded stakes winner might be any type.

IVY LEAGUE

Trainer: Richard Mandella Last race: July 31, 8th

Finish: 2nd by 1

Beyer: 62 Well-bred debut juvenile filly ran well in turf mile. Saved ground in fourth, angled out for stretch, briefly hesitant, battled inside, finished clear of third. Solid debut.

CHITU ME TOO

Trainer: Peter Eurton Last race: Aug. 1, 6th Finish: 3rd by 1/2

Beyer: 64 Debut 3-year-old filly was banged around at the start of turf sprint, dropped back, commenced rally on turn, five wide into lane, finished with run in a promising debut.

EDDIE’S NEW DREAM

Trainer: Ben Cecil Last race: Aug. 1, 7th Finish: 2nd by 2 3/4 Beyer: 48 California-bred 2-year-old should have won debut, but she broke behind the field. Rallied into second, wants more ground. Low-rated race, but Square Eddie filly ran well.

HEARTWOOD

Trainer: Jim Chapman Last race: Aug. 1, 10th Finish: 5th by 2 3/4

Beyer: 86 Longshot a cut below top sprinters in Grade 1 Bing Crosby. Loomed wide, evenly late, good try at 43-1 by sharp veteran, should be tough in Presque Isle Downs stakes on Aug. 17.

SCOOBY

Trainer: Jerry Hollendorfer Last race: Aug. 2, 3rd

Finish: 3rd by 2 1/4

Beyer: 54 Making his debut against winners in Cal-bred stakes, this colt ran well. Not quick from gate, settled three wide, steady late rally. Would be tough against statebred maidens.

FIGHTING MAD

Trainer: Bob Baffert Last race: Aug. 2, 10th Finish: 1st by 1/2

Beyer: 100 This filly has improved dramatically this year, earned second successive triple-digit figure wiring Grade 1. Legit front-runner’s longterm goal is Breeders’ Cup Distaff.

– Brad Free

MONMOUTH SEANOW

Trainer: Antonio Arriaga Date: Aug. 1, 2nd

Finish: 3rd by 2

Beyer: 76 This was a strong effort for the show, as he was involved in a three-way battle and only weakened late, in fact showing some life even in midstretch. Can wire the right group if able to shake loose in the opening stages.

HIGH FIVE COTTON

Trainer: Jose Delgado Date: Aug. 1, 5th

Finish: 3rd by 7 1/4

Beyer: 64 A slow start left him with little chance to win this turf sprint, which was light on pace to begin with, but she showed surprising late interest to get the show and galloped out nicely. Could prove tough on turf after all.

– Kenny Peck