The racing action from Del Mar on Saturday features the Clement L. Hirsch Stakes Presented by Oak Tree Racing Association. @HandicappingT3 has all the Del Mar picks for the entire card!
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Del Mar Full Card Analysis
Del Mar Picks: Clement L. Hirsch Stakes (08/02/2025)
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Del Mar Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 2:00 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $80k; 5 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.
- #3 SOUTH BAY (4-1): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #6 RADIANT VIEW (7-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Fresu puts this one in with a chance.
- #7 HYPERGAMY (3-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Hernandez puts this one in with a chance.
- #1 JEWLZ (8-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Solid turn of foot.
Selections: 3 – 6 – 7 – 1
The Plays
Win: #3 at 4-1
Exacta Box: 3,6,7
Del Mar Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 2:31 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $34k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #5 CHARLIE FOXTROT (3-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Favorable class relief in this spot.
- #3 BENEFICIAL (4-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
- #8 KID DYNASTY (5-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #1 VERACRUZ (5-2): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 5 – 3 – 8 – 1
The Plays
Win: #5 at 3-1
Exacta: 5/ 3,8,1
Del Mar Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 3:02 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $82k; 1 3/8 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
- #5 MONDEGO (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Solid closing kick. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
- #1 DICEY MO CHARA (3-1): Major Player. Top connections on the circuit with Fresu and Powell.
- #3 PHOSPHORESCENCE (12-1): Fringe Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Has experience at this level.
- #4 IRISH PROPHET (15-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 5 – 1 – 3 – 4
The Plays
Win: #5 at 5-1
Exacta: 5/ 1,3
Del Mar Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 3:33 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $30k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
- #6 POCKET VENUS (3-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Favorable class relief in this spot.
- #3 PERFECT SMILE (5-2): Major Player. Well bred for this race. Likely to get forward position.
- #5 SAVEL (8-1): Major Player. This one’s a fighter in the late stages. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #4 KISS ME KADO (5-1): Fringe Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.
Selections: 6 – 3 – 5 – 4
The Plays
Win: #6 at 3-1
Exacta: 6/ 3,5
Del Mar Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 4:03 PM PT; Claiming $31k; 1 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.
- #6 GUY NAMED JOE (5-2): Prime Win Player. Race sets up perfectly. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #5 SPEARFISH (4-1): Contender. Good race flow for this runner. Seems to be up against the right competition.
- #3 HAWKER (5-1): Underneath. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
- #1 MIGHTY KAI (7-2): Underneath. Ran at this level last out. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 6 – 5 – 3 – 1
The Plays
Win: #6 at 2-1
Exacta: 6/ 5,3,1
Del Mar Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 4:33 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #4 BOURBON AND GINGER (3-1): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #3 UMBRALLE (4-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Fresu puts this one in with a chance.
- #6 MISSTRIAL (2-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #1 JASMINE (6-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 4 – 3 – 6 – 1
The Plays
Win: #4 at 3-1
Exacta Box: 4,3,6
Del Mar Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 5:03 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $80k; 5 F Turf; Field of 14 runners.
- #8 GLORIOUS LIFE (3-1): Prime Win Player. Solid breeding for this spot. Should be able to work out a trip.
- #1 OAKLEY’S SMILE (20-1): Contender. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #6 BENNY’S PUZZLE (20-1): Fringe Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Potential to kick home late.
- #7 LITTLE RAYMOND (5-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 8 – 1 – 6 – 7
The Plays
Win: #8 at 2-1
Exacta: 8/ 1,6,7
Del Mar Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 5:33 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $81k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #5 AWESOME RHYTHM (6-1): Top pick. Ayuso puts this one in with a chance. Strong early pace figs.
- #2 GRUBAUER (9-2): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Likely to get forward position.
- #6 WAYNE THE BRAIN (8-1): Major Player. Kimura and Glatt team up on this one. Previous success in similar race types.
- #7 GOOD WITH PEOPLE (3-1): Major Player. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start.
Selections: 5 – 2 – 6 – 7
The Plays
Win: #5 at 5-1
Exacta Box: 5,2,6
Del Mar Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 6:03 PM PT; California Dreamin’ Stakes $150k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.
- #9 KINGS RIVER KNIGHT (1-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 94 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #2 ALIGATO (4-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Speed figures match this group well.
- #7 COALINGA ROAD (8-1): Contender. May be able find the right setup. Has experience at this level.
- #5 MR. DISRESPECTFUL (8-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 9 – 2 – 7 – 5
The Plays
Win: #9 at 8-5
Exacta: 9/ 2,7
Pick 3 (races 9-11): #9,2 with #5 with #13,12,5,10
Del Mar Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 6:32 PM PT; Clement L. Hirsch Stakes Presented by Oak Tree Racing Association $400k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
- #5 RICHI (3-1): Best bet of the card. Looks good based on the 111 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Strong early pace figs. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #7 KOPION (5-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #2 ROYAL SPA (6-1): Contender. This one’s a fighter in the late stages. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race.
- #1 SEISMIC BEAUTY (2-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Top connections on the circuit with Hernandez and Baffert.
Selections: 5 – 7 – 2 – 1
The Plays
Win: #5 at 1-1
Exacta: 5/ 7,2,1
Del Mar Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 7:01 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $81k; 1 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.
- #13 BRAZENLY (6-1): Prime Win Player. Stamina to outlast the competition. Could be ready for a top effort.
- #12 MILES FINCH (4-1): Contender. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
- #5 CANANI (12-1): Contender. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Should sit a good trip.
- #10 UNCLE CHILLY (5-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.
Selections: 13 – 12 – 5 – 10
The Plays
Win: #13 at 3-1
Exacta: 13/ 12,5,10
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