The racing action from Del Mar on Saturday features the Del Mar Oaks Presented by Keeneland Sales. @HandicappingT3 has all the Del Mar picks for the entire card!
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Del Mar Full Card Analysis
Del Mar Picks: Del Mar Oaks Stakes (08/16/2025)
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Del Mar Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 2:00 PM PT; Claiming $25k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #4 DISCREPANCY (4-1): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Stamina to outlast the competition.
- #5 SHANGHAI SUNRISE (5-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #6 ROMAN EMPRESS (7-2): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. Should sit a good trip.
- #1 PUTT FOR DOUGH (8-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Competitive enough in recent efforts.
Selections: 4 – 5 – 6 – 1
The Plays
Win: #4 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 4,5,6
Del Mar Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 2:30 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $81k; 5 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.
- #10 ANMER HALL (10-1): Top pick. Fresu puts this one in with a chance. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #8 REGAL PATRIOT (8-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #7 BAD UNCLE BARRY (3-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
- #3 DANCING RINCA (12-1): Major Player. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 10 – 8 – 7 – 3
The Plays
Win: #10 at 8-1
Trifecta: 10/ 7,8/ 3,7,8
Del Mar Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 3:00 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #1 FALCON JET (3-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #2 LITMUS TEST (7-5): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
- #5 CHAPTER ONE (7-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
- #6 SENDIT MO (4-1): Underneath. Gaffalione puts this one in with a chance. Race shape gives this one an edge.
Selections: 1 – 2 – 5 – 6
The Plays
Win: #1 at 2-1
Exacta: 1/ 2,5
Del Mar Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 3:30 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $80k; 1 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.
- #12 HYPERGAMY (4-1): Top pick. Solid closing kick. Race may setup for this runner.
- #1 KIZAZI (6-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #3 GOT THE RING (3-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #11 MISS QUEUE (12-1): Contender. May be a better effort in the 2nd start. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 12 – 1 – 3 – 11
The Plays
Win: #12 at 7-2
Exacta Box: 1,3,12
Del Mar Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 4:00 PM PT; Claiming $31k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
- #1 ELTONSINGSANOTHER (4-1): Best bet of the card. Looks good based on the 86 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Barn has been solid. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #8 LIL’ BOOM BOOM (5-2): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
- #2 MISTY MUPPET (7-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Speed figs match up nicely.
- #7 WILD CAT DANZING (6-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.
Selections: 1 – 8 – 2 – 7
The Plays
Win: #1 at 1-1
Exacta: 1/ 2,8
Del Mar Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 4:30 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $81k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.
- #11 RUGELACH (7-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Looks good based on the 90 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
- #10 THE WHITE LADY (3-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #4 GYPSY WOMAN (5-2): Major Player. The 90 speed rating is among the best in the field. Has experience at this level.
- #8 SHE’S A JOKER (8-1): Major Player. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.
Selections: 11 – 10 – 4 – 8
The Plays
Win: #11 at 9-2
Exacta Box: 4,10,11
Del Mar Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 5:00 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
- #8 CAN’T HELP MYSELF (7-2): Top pick. Solid breeding for this spot. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #2 MYSTIC MOSES (3-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
- #4 OCEAN BEAR (4-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
- #7 ARISAKA (5-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 8 – 2 – 4 – 7
The Plays
Win: #8 at 3-1
Exacta: 8/ 2,4
Del Mar Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 5:30 PM PT; Del Mar Oaks Presented by Keeneland Sales $300k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.
- #5 LUSH LIPS (3-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Race sets up perfectly.
- #9 CASALU (10-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #10 THOUGHT PROCESS (8-5): Major Player. Potential to kick home late. Should sit a good trip.
- #11 MISO PHANSY (30-1): Contender. Recent races are solid. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 5 – 9 – 10 – 11
The Plays
Win: #5 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 5,9,10
Del Mar Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 6:00 PM PT; Claiming $32k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #4 GET HER NUMBER (2-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly.
- #5 ZIMBA WARRIOR (12-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Maldonado puts this one in with a chance.
- #3 JOINT VENTURE (6-1): Contender. Likely in the mix early. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #2 LIL RICHARDS BELLO (7-2): Contender. Recent races are solid.
Selections: 4 – 5 – 3 – 2
The Plays
Win: #4 at 5-2
Exacta: 4/ 2,3
Del Mar Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 6:30 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $80k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
- #4 FOR ARROGATE (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Stamina to outlast the competition. Favorable class relief in this spot. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
- #10 AUNTIE (5-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #9 BOUJEE BEACH (8-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #2 TOES (10-1): Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.
Selections: 4 – 10 – 9 – 2
The Plays
Win: #4 at 5-1
Trifecta: 4/ 2,10/ 2,9,10
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