Del Mar Picks: Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes (11/28/2025)

Del Mar Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:30 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $60k; 5 F Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #9 COUNTERBALANCE (6-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #8 RADIANT VIEW (8-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Productive recent form.
• #7 VELVET DREAM (6-1): Major Player. Potential to kick home late. Aguilar and Lopez team up on this one.
• #3 MISS DONNA (4-1): Major Player. Trainer’s horses have been running. Competitive enough in recent efforts.

Selections: 9 – 8 – 7 – 3

The Plays

Win: #9 at 6-1

Trifecta: 9/8,7/3,7,8

Del Mar Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:02 PM PT; Claiming $16k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #1 CONTRARY CHIEFTAIN (5-2): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Comes in with solid form.
• #6 NORTHERN QUEST (2-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #3 SEA DOG (5-1): Contender. Should sit a good trip. Barn has been sending out runners.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 3 –

The Plays

Win: #1 at 5-2

Exacta: 1/6,3

Del Mar Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:32 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $60k; 5 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #5 HEADS IN BEDS (7-2): Prime Win Player. Races competitive with the top contenders. Barn has been solid.
• #9 LADY CHIC (5-2): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #4 CURTSY (12-1): Fringe Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #10 SPARROW (10-1): Underneath. Trainer’s horses have been running. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.

Selections: 5 – 9 – 4 – 10

The Plays

Win: #5 at 7-2

Exacta: 5/9,4

Del Mar Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:02 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $60k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #6 SEXY BLUE (2-1): Top pick. Franko-Angeles and Vega team up on this one.
• #4 SYNTAX (3-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #1 SALLY’S WISH (4-1): Fringe Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #2 CHANDSINTOMISCHIEF (6-1): Underneath. Trainer’s horses have been running. Orantes and Bonde team up on this one.

Selections: 6 – 4 – 1 – 2

The Plays

Win: #6 at 2-1

Exacta: 6/4,1

Del Mar Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:32 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $63k; 5 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #3 FLYOVER (7-2): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Solid closing kick.
• #6 MUCHO DEL ORO (8-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #4 REGAL PATRIOT (3-1): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Pereira and Knapp team up on this one.
• #2 SUNGLOW (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 4 – 2

The Plays

Win: #3 at 7-2

Exacta: 3/6,4

Del Mar Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:02 PM PT; Starter Optional Claiming $34k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #3 FUMANO’S MAGIC (6-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #2 L RANKIN (3-1): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #1 SENDIT MO (5-1): Major Player. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #4 A. P. AGAIN (2-1): Major Player. Frey and O’Neill team up on this one.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 1 – 4

The Plays

Win: #3 at 6-1

Trifecta: 3/2,1/1,2,4

Del Mar Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:32 PM PT; Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes $200k; 1 1/2 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #7 TRULY QUALITY (5-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #8 BALNIKHOV (4-1): Major Player. Comes home strong.
• #4 NINEELEVENTURBO (6-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #9 MONDEGO (5-1): Contender. Recent races are solid. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 7 – 8 – 4 – 9

The Plays

Win: #7 at 5-2

Trifecta: 7/8,4/4,8,9

Del Mar Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:02 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $20k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

• #1 MATTS ADVISOR (5-2): Best bet of the card. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #9 EPICTETUS (15-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #6 WAVE WITH ENVY (2-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #2 CHIEF RESIDENT (3-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 1 – 9 – 6 – 2

The Plays

Win: #1 at 1-1

Exacta Box: 1,9,6

Daily Double (Races 8-9): #1 with #10,8,5

Del Mar Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:32 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $61k; 5 F Turf; Field of 12 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

• #10 GRAZED (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Solid closing kick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #8 MINISTER SHANE (4-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #5 JETOVATOR (3-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. May be able find the right setup.
• #2 GOLD COUNCIL (5-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 10 – 8 – 5 – 2

The Plays

Win: #10 at 5-1

Exacta Box: 10,8,5