Keep an eye on John Scott

The Carla Gaines-trained John Scott made it two for two in his career Monday at Del Mar, rallying from far back again to win the $100,000 I'm Smokin Stakes for 2-year-olds bred in California.

The son of Bertrando broke his maiden here on Aug. 2, breaking slowly and racing wide before getting up by a half-length in his debut at 7-2 under Victor Espinoza.

Espinoza was back aboard Monday, and John Scott broke a tad slow again in the 10-horse field before beginnng a huge run around the turn and passing Daylight Storm and Tribal Face in the final strides. He beat Daylight Storm by three-quarters of a length, running the six furlongs in 1:10.26.

This guy figures to get only better as the distances increase and you might see him surface in the Norfolk Stakes during the Oak Tree meet on Oct. 4 as a prep for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile on Nov. 7.

He's a colt of much promise.