Race 11 DEL MAR. #2 PIONEER LAD 8-1 ML..
Reasoning:
Carava barn starting to heat up, workout reports like the way he's been moving. Proven at DMR when running 2nd last year in the OCEANSIDE and ran well in the LA Jolla. Race two back beat #12 by 2.5 lengths.
Pioneer Lad could be sitting on a big race and should get a great trip close to the pace on the rail. Pioneer has some back class and has shown to have a lot of talent, this field doesn't have many world beaters. I will happily take 8-1 with a horse that is feeling good with a trainer heating up, some nice back class, a jockey who knows this horse well and proven at track.