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Del Mar Full Card Analysis
Del Mar Picks- Grade 2 San Clemente (07/19/2025)
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Del Mar Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 2:00 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 5 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners
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#1 WHAT’S A GOOD NAME (5-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Proven competitor at this configuration.
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#9 MOHAVEN (5-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Top connections on the circuit with Berrios and Sadler.
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#5 TAMMY BABY (8-1): Fringe Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race.
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#4 COYOTE CAFE (12-1): Underneath. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 1 – 9 – 5 – 4
The Plays:
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Win: #1 at 7-2
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Exacta: 1/9, 5
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Trifecta: 1/9, 5, 4/9, 5, 4
Del Mar Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 2:30 PM PT; Claiming $30k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners
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#5 ISABEL LUDLOW (3-1): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Stamina to outlast the competition.
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#3 TWILIGHT EMPIRE (8-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Likely to get forward position.
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#9 DISCREPANCY (6-1): Major Player. Likely in the mix early. The 86 speed rating is among the best in the field.
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#1 UNWRITTEN CODE (5-2): Major Player. Race shape gives this one an edge. Could be grinding down the competition late.
Selections: 5 – 3 – 9 – 1
The Plays:
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Win: #5 at 5-2
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Exacta Box: 5, 3, 9
Del Mar Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 3:00 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $80k; 5 F Turf; Field of 10 runners
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#2 ARRAKIS (2-1): Prime Win Player. Should be able to work out a trip.
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#10 BURNING RUBBER (8-1): Contender. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
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#4 SEPTEMBERSIXTYFOUR (5-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
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#8 DOC BOVIE (6-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 2 – 10 – 4 – 8
The Plays:
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Win: #2 at 9-5
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Exacta: 2/10, 4
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Trifecta: 2/10, 4, 8/10, 4, 8
Del Mar Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 3:30 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 5 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners
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#2 ARKADELPHIA (5-2): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Strong early pace figs.
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#7 JALISCO (8-1): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
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#3 SAMMY DAVIS (7-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race.
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#1 BENNY AND THE JET (5-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 2 – 7 – 3 – 1
The Plays:
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Win: #2 at 2-1
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Exacta Box: 2, 7, 3
Del Mar Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 4:00 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $81k; 5 F Turf; Field of 9 runners
Best Bet of the Card
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#2 TIGHT SQUEEZE (5-2): Best bet of the card. Fits well with this group. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
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#7 MADONNA OF LORETO (5-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Trainer is having a great meet.
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#8 ORIGAMI (15-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners.
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#1 COMEBACK GIRL (8-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.
Selections: 2 – 7 – 8 – 1
The Plays:
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Win: #2 at 9-5
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Exacta: 2/7, 8
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Trifecta: 2/7, 8, 1/7, 8, 1
- Pick 3 (races 5-7): #2 with #2,8 with #7,8,2,3
Del Mar Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 4:30 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 5 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners
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#2 SUPER CORREDORA (3-1): Prime Win Player. Favorable class relief in this spot. Proven competitor at this configuration.
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#8 THANK YOU INDIA (5-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
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#6 CHERRY CIDER (5-2): Fringe Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
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#7 LA WALLY (5-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 2 – 8 – 6 – 7
The Plays:
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Win: #2 at 5-2
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Exacta: 2/8, 6
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Trifecta: 2/8, 6, 7/8, 6, 7
Del Mar Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 5:00 PM PT; Wickerr Stakes $100k; 1 M Turf; Field of 11 runners
Longshot Play of the Day
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#7 BRAN (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Comes in with solid form. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
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#8 AIR FORCE RED (8-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
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#2 NINEELEVENTURBO (20-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Has experience at this level.
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#3 BEYOND BRILLIANT (7-2): Major Player. Should still have enough in the reserves if there in the final furlong. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.
Selections: 7 – 8 – 2 – 3
The Plays:
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Win: #7 at 4-1
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Exacta Box: 7, 8, 2
Del Mar Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 5:30 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 5 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners
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#2 NO JOKE ANTARES (6-1): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Looks good based on the 83 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
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#4 FOREVER BEN (5-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Stamina to be in the mix late.
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#3 MAX CIAO (7-2): Major Player. Should step forward from the first start. May be able to find the right setup.
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#10 MOONSHINER (12-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 2 – 4 – 3 – 10
The Plays:
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Win: #2 at 9-2
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Exacta: 2/4, 3
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Trifecta: 2/4, 3, 10/4, 3, 10
Del Mar Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 6:00 PM PT; San Clemente Handicap $200k; 1 M Turf; Field of 9 runners
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#2 CASALU (6-1): Top pick. Race may set up for this runner.
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#6 AMORITA (10-1): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
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#5 THOUGHT PROCESS (8-5): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. The 92 speed rating is among the best in the field.
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#7 JUNGLE PEACE (8-1): Major Player. Trainer’s horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 2 – 6 – 5 – 7
The Plays:
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Win: #2 at 9-2
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Exacta Box: 2, 6, 5
Del Mar Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 6:30 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $81k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners
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#8 INDISPENSABLE (4-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Looks good based on the 103 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
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#1 TIZ SECURE (5-2): Major Player. Running well of late. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
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#10 BRAZENLY (8-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Has experience at this level.
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#3 CONCORD BRIDGE (6-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.
Selections: 8 – 1 – 10 – 3
The Plays:
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Win: #8 at 3-1
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Exacta: 8/1, 10
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Trifecta: 8/1, 10, 3/1, 10, 3
Del Mar Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 7:00 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $81k; 1 M Turf; Field of 14 runners
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#11 ROSELEE MAY (3-1): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Barn has been solid.
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#14 THEBESTISYETTOBE (6-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
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#13 LAUDATORY (5-1): Major Player. Frey and Damato team up on this one. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race.
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#7 QUICK BROWN FOX (7-2): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.
Selections: 11 – 14 – 13 – 7
The Plays:
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Win: 11 at 5-2
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Exacta Box: 11, 14, 13
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