The racing action from Del Mar on Sunday features the Red Carpet Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Del Mar picks for the entire card!
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Del Mar Picks- 2024 Red Carpet Stakes
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Del Mar Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 12:30 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $54k; 5 F Turf; Field of 7 runners.
- #4 JUST BEFORE DAWN (2-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort.
- #7 MONEY MAKES MONEY (5-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Speed figures match this group well.
- #3 RUNNING SPARTAN (9-2): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely. Has been running well enough recently.
- #1 FINAL EDITION (4-1): Contender. Solid turn of foot. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 4 – 7 – 3 – 1
Del Mar Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:00 PM PT; Claiming $23k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #6 DIAL A FRIEND (6-5): Top pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Should be able to work out a trip.
- #1 DR. RAY D. (3-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
- #2 SAPADILLA (4-1): Worth a look. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.
- #5 BEAU SOLEIL (8-1): Fringe Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.
Selections: 6 – 1 – 2 – 5
Del Mar Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 1:30 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $55k; 5 F Turf; Field of 13 runners.
- #4 PARTY ON GIRL (3-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly.
- #6 QUEEN MAXIMA (2-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #9 RAGTIME ROSE (12-1): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
- #3 DIAMOND BAR GAL (8-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 4 – 6 – 9 – 3
Del Mar Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:00 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $54k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #2 GOT’M COT’M (8-5): Top pick. Decent form of late. Strong early pace figs.
- #4 THE GYPSY COWBOY (4-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Speed figures match this group well.
- #6 LETMEIN (2-1): Major Player. Not likely to be short in the stretch. May be able find the right setup.
- #5 ONE SMOKIN DUDE (5-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 2 – 4 – 6 – 5
Del Mar Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 2:30 PM PT; Claiming $31k; 1 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.
- #2 EXULTATION (2-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #6 GREAT KING (5-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.
- #1 SYDNEY STREET (15-1): Worth a look. Potential to kick home late.
- #11 EVENING SUN (10-1): Fringe Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.
Selections: 2 – 6 – 1 – 11
Del Mar Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:00 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $54k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #2 NO BAD BEATS (7-5): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly.
- #5 AMERICAN BLESSING (7-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
- #1 SURF SONG (5-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types.
- #6 MARULA (10-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 2 – 5 – 1 – 6
Del Mar Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 3:30 PM PT; Red Carpet Stakes $100k; 1 3/8 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
- #2 FOREVER AFTER ALL (2-1): Best bet of the card. Stamina to outlast the competition. Solid closing kick. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #7 MAHINA (10-1): Contender. Productive recent form. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #4 MOMENT’S PLEASURE (5-1): Worth a look. Should sit a good trip.
- #5 MRS. ASTOR (9-2): Fringe Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.
Selections: 2 – 7 – 4 – 5
Del Mar Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:00 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $55k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #3 STOP DIGGING (7-5): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Looks good based on the 91 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
- #6 EPIONE (9-2): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition.
- #4 SATELLITE HEART (7-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
- #1 LOVE OUR FAMILY (6-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 3 – 6 – 4 – 1
Del Mar Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 4:30 PM PT; Starter Optional Claiming $31k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
- #8 BAD TO THE BONES (10-1): Longshot play of the day. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
- #9 RASTAMAN VIBE (3-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
- #2 BALDORO (9-2): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
- #13 SIENNOIS (6-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Solid turn of foot.
Selections: 8 – 9 – 2 – 13
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