DEL MAR, Calif. – An improving 2-year-old whose trainer believes wants more ground found seven furlongs just right on Friday at Del Mar. Speedy Wilson, owned and bred by Nick Alexander, scored a half-length victory over favorite R Heisman in the $175,000 Golden State Juvenile Stakes for California-bred sprinters. Speedy Wilson’s trainer Phil D’Amato looks forward to two turns for the son of Tough Sunday. “He’s just getting better and better,” D’Amato said. “He’s just a big, strapping colt horse, he definitely wants more ground.” Up in class after winning a six-furlong maiden race in his third start, Speedy Wilson ($10.80 second choice) and jockey Armando Ayuso settled wide just off a quick pace, looped outside into the lane, and won in 1:23.47. R Heisman finished 1 1/2 lengths clear of stablemate Shea Brennan. D’Amato said Shea Brennan may switch to grass for his next start. Owner-breeder Alexander often names horses after notable figures in sports and history. Speedy Wilson is named for Harold “Speedy” Wilson, one of the most decorated Marines of all time. Speedy Wilson earned the Medal of Honor following heroics in the Korean War. :: Get Breeders' Cup Betting Strategies from Brad Free and David Aragona for exclusive wager recommendations and play the races with confidence! In a televised post-race interview, D’Amato talked about the disposition of the colt Speedy Wilson. “He kind of only does as much as he needs to. Those are the kind of horses you like, because they stick around for a while. “I think when we get him around two turns, which we will next year” he will improve further, D’Amato said. Speedy Wilson has won two of four starts. :: Want to learn more about handicapping and wagering? Check out DRF's Handicapping 101 and Wagering 101 pages.