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Del Mar Full Card Analysis
Del Mar Picks: Grade 2 Yellow Ribbon Handicap (08/09/2025)
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Del Mar Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 2:00 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $81k; 5 F Turf; Field of 7 runners.
• #6 TRIPLE DIAMONDS (4-1): Top pick. Top connections on the circuit with Rispoli and Glatt. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #7 UNCLE DUDE (6-1): Major Player. Comes home strong. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #3 ITS A CINCH (3-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. May be able find the right setup.
• #4 RUN FOR KIDDER (5-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Solid turn of foot.
Selections: 6 – 7 – 3 – 4
The Plays
Win: #6 at 3-1
Exacta Box: 6, 7
Del Mar Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 2:30 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
• #4 SUPER CORREDORA (4-1): Top pick. Solid breeding for this spot. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #2 BROOKLYN BLONDE (3-1): Major Player. Kimura puts this one in with a chance. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
• #3 BOTTLE OF ROUGE (2-1): Contender. The 83 speed rating is among the best in the field. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #7 BAD MANNERS (7-2): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 4 – 2 – 3 – 7
The Plays
Win: #4 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 4, 2, 3
Del Mar Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 3:00 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $80k; 5 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.
• #1 GODAVRI (2-1): Prime Win Player. Barn has been solid. Race sets up perfectly.
• #6 GRIEVOUS ANGEL (6-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #9 ZIP ME UP (4-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 PAVEL’S ETOILE (6-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 1 – 6 – 9 – 4
The Plays
Win: #1 at 2-1
Trifecta: 1/ 6,9,4/ 6,9,4
Del Mar Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 3:30 PM PT; Best Pal Stakes $150k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 5 runners.
• #5 DESERT GATE (3-5): Prime Win Player. Comes in with solid form. Race sets up perfectly.
• #1 BRIGANTE (6-1): Fringe Contender. Berrios and O’Neill team up on this one. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #4 PAVLOVIAN (8-1): Underneath. Could wear these ones down late. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #2 PUNTO FORTY (4-1): Underneath. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 5 – 1 – 4 – 2
The Plays
Win: #5 at 1-1
Exacta: 5/ 1,2
Del Mar Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 4:00 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $81k; 1 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
• #5 RIBBONS (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Should still have something in the tank late. Demuro puts this one in with a chance. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #6 SEA RUNNER (8-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Comes home strong.
• #4 INNOVATIVE (4-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #3 EIFFEL (5-2): Major Player. Trainer’s horses have been running. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.
Selections: 5 – 6 – 4 – 3
The Plays
Win: #5 at 4-1
Exacta: 5/ 4,3
Del Mar Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 4:30 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $81k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
• #1 LYELL’S SONG (3-1): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Fits well with this group.
• #7 BRAZENLY (4-1): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #6 PRIVMAN (5-2): Major Player. Likely in the mix early. Hernandez puts this one in with a chance.
• #2 FEEL THE MAGIC (7-2): Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 1 – 7 – 6 – 2
The Plays
Win: #1 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 1, 7, 6
Del Mar Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 5:00 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $84k; 1 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
• #2 GOLD PHOENIX (6-5): Best bet of the card. Proven competitor at this configuration. Frey and Damato team up on this one. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #8 BEYOND BRILLIANT (6-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #6 AIR FORCE RED (8-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
• #5 ASTRONOMER (5-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.
Selections: 2 – 8 – 6 – 5
The Plays
Win: #2 at 1-1
Exacta: 2/ 8,5
Del Mar Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 5:30 PM PT; Claiming $26k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.
• #11 BROADWAY UNIONS (8-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Barn has been solid.
• #7 MAJESTIC PALISADES (7-2): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #6 WHATS THE BUZZ (5-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. May be able find the right setup.
• #4 SEAGER MAN (12-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.
Selections: 11 – 7 – 6 – 4
The Plays
Win: #11 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 11, 7
Del Mar Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 6:00 PM PT; Yellow Ribbon Handicap $200k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.
• #3 LIGURIA (7-2): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #1 HANG THE MOON (3-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
• #6 MISSION OF JOY (6-1): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #4 PUBLIC ASSEMBLY (5-1): Major Player. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Race shape gives this one an edge.
Selections: 3 – 1 – 6 – 4
The Plays
Win: #3 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 3, 1
Del Mar Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 6:30 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
• #7 CHRISTEL CLEAN (3-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #2 TIMEKEEPER’S CHARM (5-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #5 TIGER FIRE (5-1): Major Player. Has been running well enough recently. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #6 SEXY BLUE (20-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 7 – 2 – 5 – 6
The Plays
Win: #7 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 7, 2, 5
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