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Del Mar Full Card Analysis
Del Mar Downs Picks: Grade 3 Native Dancer Stakes (11/22/2025)
Del Mar Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 12:30 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $24k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #1 CAN’T SAY THAT (2-1): Prime Win Player. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
- #3 DEFINITELY PRBABLE (3-1): Fringe Contender. Likely to get forward position.
- #5 REMEMBER APRIL (4-1): Fringe Contender. Speed figs match up nicely.
- #4 JEWLZ (5-1): Underneath. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 1 – 3 – 5 – 4
The Plays
Win: #1 at 2-1
Exacta: 1/3,5
Del Mar Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:02 PM PT; Claiming $18k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #7 TOPPERS AT SEASIDE (6-1): Top pick. Ayuso puts this one in with a chance.
- #3 CITY OF ANGELS (5-2): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Running well of late.
- #1 GENTLEMEN’S CLUB (5-1): Underneath. Should sit a good trip. Herrera and Lewis team up on this one.
- #2 NAISMITH (6-1): Underneath. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 7 – 3 – 1 – 2
The Plays
Win: #7 at 6-1
Exacta: 7/3,1
Del Mar Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 1:32 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $33k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #3 KID CHARLEMAGNE (2-1): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Looks good based on the 78 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
- #2 KING OF SUCCESS (5-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Likely to get forward position.
- #4 KIKI RIDE (8-1): Contender. Likely in the mix early. May be able find the right setup.
- #7 ALMOST A SAINT (12-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 3 – 2 – 4 – 7
The Plays
Win: #3 at 2-1
Exacta: 3/2,4
Del Mar Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:02 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $20k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
- #4 MOONLIT COURAGE (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Proven competitor at this configuration. Favorable class relief in this spot. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
- #3 EASTWICK (3-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
- #1 TUPELO (4-1): Major Player. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race.
- #7 GRETA’S GHOST (6-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 4 – 3 – 1 – 7
The Plays
Win: #4 at 5-1
Exacta Box: 4,3,1
Del Mar Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 2:32 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $16k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
- #9 DIXIE’S DELIGHT (7-2): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Strong early pace figs.
- #6 AMELIA’S ECHO (8-5): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Speed figures match this group well.
- #1 ELDIS (8-1): Contender. Demuro puts this one in with a chance. Previous success in similar race types.
- #5 ROYAL DUSTY (8-1): Contender. Could be griding down the competition late. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.
Selections: 9 – 6 – 1 – 5
The Plays
Win: #9 at 7-2
Exacta: 9/6,1
Del Mar Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:02 PM PT; Claiming $26k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #2 HEADSTRONG WAYS (3-1): Top pick. Pereira puts this one in with a chance. Strong early pace figs.
- #7 COIFFEUR (15-1): Major Player. Payeras and Eaton team up on this one. Speed figures match this group well.
- #5 EXINGTON (4-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #4 FREYA (5-2): Fringe Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Gonzalez puts this one in with a chance.
Selections: 2 – 7 – 5 – 4
The Plays
Win: #2 at 3-1
Exacta: 2/7,5
Del Mar Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 3:32 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $61k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #7 CHRISTEL CLEAN (2-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Should be able to work out a trip.
- #6 DON’T JU FORGET (5-2): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #3 TIMEKEEPER’S CHARM (4-1): Contender. The 89 speed rating is among the best in the field. Previous success in similar race types.
- #4 RIZZLEBERRY ROSE (5-1): Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.
Selections: 7 – 6 – 3 – 4
The Plays
Win: #7 at 2-1
Exacta: 7/6,3
Pick 3 (races 7-9): #7,6 with #1,3 with #3
Del Mar Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:02 PM PT; Native Diver Stakes $100k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 5 runners.
- #1 INDISPENSABLE (3-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Favorable class relief in this spot.
- #3 NEVADA BEACH (3-5): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Hernandez puts this one in with a chance.
- #2 WESTWOOD (6-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Rispoli puts this one in with a chance.
- #5 CLOUSEAU (12-1): Fringe Contender. Frey and Papaprodromou team up on this one. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.
Selections: 1 – 3 – 2 – 5
The Plays
Win: #1 at 3-1
Exacta: 1/3,2
Del Mar Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 4:32 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $60k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
- #3 BLACKSMITH (2-1): Best bet of the card. Looks good based on the 88 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Hernandez puts this one in with a chance. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #7 CACTUS CHARLIE (6-1): Contender. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Likely to get forward position.
- #10 WINSTON AVE (8-1): Fringe Contender. Pedigree fits in this spot. Previous success in similar race types.
- #9 SECURED FREEDOM (5-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 3 – 7 – 10 – 9
The Plays
Win: #3 at 1-1
Exacta: 3/7,10
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