Augustin Stables’ homebred had raced only twice since his win here last November, but the lack of match practice proved no obstacle.

Apparently outkicked by fellow closer Balnikhov in midstretch, Truly Quality only found his top gear in the final strides of Friday’s Hollywood Turf Cup (G2) at Del Mar.

Briefly under consideration for the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1), Truly Quality instead seeks to continue his ascent in more methodical fashion in Friday’s Hollywood Turf Cup (G2) at Del Mar.

Michael House’s Prince Abama had yet to race beyond 1 1/8 miles, but trainer Phil D’Amato believed that the Irish import would handle the climb to 1 1/2 miles in Friday’s Hollywood Turf Cup (G2) at Del Mar.

The $250,000 Hollywood Turf Cup (G2), the Black Friday feature at Del Mar, has lured an eclectic cast of seven with no clear stand-out.

In contrast to his luckless passage in the Del Mar H. (G2), Say the Word saw nothing but daylight in the stretch as he swooped to a last-to-first verdict in Friday’s Hollywood Turf Cup (G2).

Friday’s Hollywood Turf Cup (G2) at Del Mar shapes up as a logical rebound spot for three Breeders’ Cup also-rans, but a couple of others warrant a look as well.