Del Mar Picks: Grade 1 Bing Crosby Stakes (07/26/2025)

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Del Mar Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 2:00 P.M. PT; Maiden Special Weight $80k; 1 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #3 BROSKI (7-5): Best bet of the card. Barn has been solid. Solid breeding for this spot. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #4 TEMPUS VOLAT (7-2): Fringe Contender. Running well of late. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
• #1 LORENZO BERNINI (4-1): Fringe Contender. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #6 JIBILIAN (4-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 1 – 6

The Plays

Win: #3 at 1-1

Exacta: 3/ 1,4

Pick 3 (races 1-3): #3 with #7,5,11,12 with #8,6

Del Mar Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 2:30 P.M. PT; Claiming $31k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

• #7 SELF SUFFICIENT (5-2): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #5 CITY OF ANGELS (5-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Can run with these.
• #11 JAGUAR JON (12-1): Major Player. Should sit a good trip. Silvera puts this one in with a chance.
• #12 CAPTAIN SPARROW (4-1): Major Player. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 7 – 5 – 11 – 12

The Plays

Win: #7 at 5-2

Trifecta: 7/ 5,12/ 5,11,12

Del Mar Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 3:00 P.M. PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $81k; 5 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #8 NO CAP (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #6 DARLIN TAMI (6-1): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
• #3 SUMMER LAKE (4-1): Contender. Has experience at this level.
• #10 GOODNIGHT NELLIE (12-1): Contender. Fast enough on paper to compete. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 8 – 6 – 3 – 10

The Plays

Win: #8 at 7-2

Exacta: 8/ 3,6

Del Mar Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 3:30 P.M. PT; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #8 BRANT (3-1): Prime Win Player. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #10 L RANKIN (8-1): Contender. Likely to get forward position. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #5 BALBOA (5-2): Fringe Contender. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Previous success in similar race types.
• #3 FORTY SEVEN (15-1): Underneath. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 8 – 10 – 5 – 3

The Plays

Win: #8 at 3-1

Exacta: 8/ 5,10

Del Mar Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 4:00 P.M. PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $81k; 5 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #5 BLUE WILDCAT (7-2): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #6 PRESS YOUR LUCK (5-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #8 YOUNG LOVE (3-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #1 DORIE MILLER (5-1): Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 5 – 6 – 8 – 1

The Plays

Win: #5 at 5-2

Exacta: 5/ 6,8

Del Mar Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 4:30 P.M. PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $81k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #2 ISSA COURT (3-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Races competitive with the top contenders.
• #9 BIG CELEBRATION (6-1): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #6 NANCI GRIFFITH (6-1): Major Player. Likely in the mix early. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #8 I HAD THAT ONE TOO (10-1): Major Player. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 2 – 9 – 6 – 8

The Plays

Win: #2 at 5-2

Trifecta: 2/ 6,9/ 6,8,9

Del Mar Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 5:00 P.M. PT; Maiden Special Weight $80k; 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #7 CITY LADY (3-1): Prime Win Player. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #6 GOT THE RING (5-2): Contender. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #8 SOARING ANGEL (6-1): Contender. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race.
• #2 KIZAZI (8-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 7 – 6 – 8 – 2

The Plays

Win: #7 at 3-1

Exacta: 7/ 6,8

Del Mar Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 5:30 P.M. PT; San Diego Handicap $300k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #2 NYSOS (3-5): Prime Win Player. Comes in with solid form. Favorable class relief in this spot.
• #5 HALL OF FAME (6-1): Contender. Running well of late. Likely to get forward position.
• #3 MIRAHMADI (8-1): Contender. Likely in the mix early.
• #4 EXPRESS TRAIN (5-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 3 – 4

The Plays

Win: #2 at 3-5

Exacta: 2/ 4,5

Del Mar Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 6:00 P.M. PT; Daisycutter Handicap $100k; 5 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #6 UNCORKED (3-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Top connections on the circuit with Prat and Damato.
• #10 PUSHINESS (5-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #8 CHISMOSA (6-1): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
• #9 GRANNY BUDGIE (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 6 – 10 – 8 – 9

The Plays

Win: #6 at 2-1

Exacta Box: 6,10

Del Mar Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 6:30 P.M. PT; Bing Crosby Stakes $400k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #5 WORLD RECORD (3-1): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #2 DR. VENKMAN (4-1): Major Player. Fresu puts this one in with a chance. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #6 ROLL ON BIG JOE (6-1): Major Player. Leparoux and Hess team up on this one.
• #1 CRAZY MASON (6-1): Contender. Recent races are solid. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 5 – 2 – 6 – 1

The Plays

Win: #5 at 5-2

Exacta: 5/ 2,6

Del Mar Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 7:00 P.M. PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $81k; 1 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #6 FLYOVER (5-2): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #9 A DAY TO REMEMBER (5-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.
• #5 CUBAN CONFUSION (6-1): Major Player. This one’s a fighter in the late stages. Should sit a good trip.
• #2 ADIOS COLE (3-1): Major Player. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 6 – 9 – 5 – 2

The Plays

Win: #6 at 5-2

Trifecta: 6/ 2,9/ 2,5,9

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