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Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 10:05 AM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $175k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
- #12 TWIRLING POINT (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Could be ready for a top effort. Solid closing kick. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
- #3 SUCHET (7-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #6 KANSAS CAT (6-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #15 BEEF WINSLOW (6-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.
Selections: 12 – 3 – 6 – 15
The Plays
Win: #12 at 5-1
Trifecta: 12/ 3,6/ 3,6,15
Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 10:40 AM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $175k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.
- #8 MODUS BESTIA (3-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race may setup for this runner.
- #10 COMEDY TOWN (10-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
- #12 RED FLAG (6-1): Major Player. Has been running well enough recently. Has experience at this level.
- #5 SIR ROCKET (8-1): Major Player. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 8 – 10 – 12 – 5
The Plays
Win: #8 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 8,10,12
Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 11:15 AM PT; Goldikova Stakes presented by Yaamava’ $300k; 1 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.
- #5 MEDORO (6-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #2 DEEP SATIN (7-2): Major Player. Running well of late. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
- #3 SPECIAL WAN (2-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. May be able find the right setup.
- #9 BREATH AWAY (8-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Could be griding down the competition late.
Selections: 5 – 2 – 3 – 9
The Plays
Win: #5 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 5,2,3
Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 12:00 PM PT; PNC Bank Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint $1000k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
- #2 SPLENDORA (8-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Race sets up perfectly.
- #9 RICHI (5-1): Major Player. Likely to get forward position.
- #6 SWEET AZTECA (2-1): Major Player. May be able find the right setup. Has experience at this level.
- #8 HOPE ROAD (4-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Could be griding down the competition late.
Selections: 2 – 9 – 6 – 8
The Plays
Win: #2 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 2,9,6
Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 12:41 PM PT; Prevagen Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint $1000k; 5 F Turf; Field of 16 runners.
- #1 MOTORIOUS (7-2): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Should be able to work out a trip.
- #8 AG BULLET (4-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Seems to be up against the right competition.
- #10 SHISOSPICY (6-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
- #13 PURO MAGIC (20-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 1 – 8 – 10 – 13
The Plays
Win: #1 at 5-2
Exacta: 1/ 8,10
Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 1:21 PM PT; Cygames Breeders’ Cup Sprint $2000k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 15 runners.
- #2 BANISHING (15-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Barn has been solid.
- #1 KOPION (7-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
- #12 STRAIGHT NO CHASER (8-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.
- #6 DR. VENKMAN (15-1): Major Player. Trainer’s horses have been running. Rispoli and Glatt team up on this one.
Selections: 2 – 1 – 12 – 6
The Plays
Win: #2 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 2,1,12
Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 2:01 PM PT; Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff $2000k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 13 runners.
- #8 SEISMIC BEAUTY (9-5): Prime Win Player. Barn has been solid. Strong early pace figs.
- #4 SCYLLA (15-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Running well of late.
- #13 REGALED (30-1): Fringe Contender. This one’s a fighter in the late stages. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #7 GIN GIN (12-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 8 – 4 – 13 – 7
The Plays
Win: #8 at 8-5
Exacta: 8/ 4,13,7
Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 2:41 PM PT; Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf $5000k; 1 1/2 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.
- #1 REBEL’S ROMANCE (5-2): Top pick. Looks good based on the 109 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Solid closing kick.
- #12 TAWNY PORT (30-1): Major Player. Productive recent form. Comes home strong.
- #8 MINNIE HAUK (8-5): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
- #4 REDISTRICTING (15-1): Contender. Prat puts this one in with a chance. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.
Selections: 1 – 12 – 8 – 4
The Plays
Win: #1 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 1,12,8
Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 3:25 PM PT; Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic $7000k; 1 1/4 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
- #6 SOVEREIGNTY (6-5): Top pick. SCRATCHED- FEVER
- #7 SIERRA LEONE (8-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #1 FIERCENESS (4-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Previous success in similar race types.
- #10 ANTIQUARIAN (15-1): Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Has started to show what all the hype was about.
- #5 FOREVER YOUNG (6-1): Contender. Probably the most consistent older horse in the world, but so hard to know if he’s still a monster based on the last year of work.
Selections: 6 – 7 – 1 – 10-5
The Plays
Win: #7 at 3-1
Trifecta: 7,1/7,1,10,5/7,1,10,5
Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 4:05 PM PT; FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile Presented by PDJF $2000k; 1 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.
- #2 NOTABLE SPEECH (5-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Barn has been solid.
- #5 PROGRAM TRADING (10-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #11 RHETORICAL (5-1): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Could wear these ones down late.
- #10 JONQUIL (10-1): Contender. Fast enough on paper to compete. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 2 – 5 – 11 – 10
The Plays
Win: #2 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 2,5,11
Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 4:45 PM PT; Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile $1000k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
- #3 NYSOS (8-5): Best bet of the card. Favorable class relief in this spot. Should be able to work out a trip. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #10 WHITE ABARRIO (8-1): Contender. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #7 CITIZEN BULL (10-1): Fringe Contender. Likely in the mix early. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #4 MYSTIK DAN (6-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 3 – 10 – 7 – 4
The Plays
Win: #3 at 1-1
Exacta: 3/ 10,7
Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar Picks – Race 12
Post Time: 5:25 PM PT; Maker’s Mark Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf $2000k; 1 3/8 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.
- #9 CINDERELLA’S DREAM (9-2): Top pick. Buick puts this one in with a chance.
- #13 SHE FEELS PRETTY (4-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
- #12 BELLEZZA (20-1): Major Player. This one’s a fighter in the late stages. Previous success in similar race types.
- #6 DIAMOND RAIN (6-1): Contender. Recent races are solid. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.
Selections: 9 – 13 – 12 – 6
The Plays
Win: #9 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 9,13,6
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