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Del Mar Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 12:30 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $60k; 1 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.
- #3 MEDICI (5-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Solid closing kick.
- #4 IRISEACH (6-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
- #6 BIGGIEBIGGIEBIGGIE (12-1): Contender. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
- #5 KID CHARLEMAGNE (9-2): Contender. Solid turn of foot.
Selections: 3 – 4 – 6 – 5
The Plays
Win: #3 at 5-2
Exacta: 3/ 4,5
Del Mar Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:00 PM PT; Claiming $23k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #2 WESTERN FREEDOM (5-2): Prime Win Player. Comes in with solid form. Looks good based on the 93 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
- #6 FAR WESTERN (7-2): Contender. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
- #5 WINDS OF FREEDOM (3-1): Contender. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Likely in the mix early.
- #7 PANUCO (5-1): Fringe Contender. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start.
Selections: 2 – 6 – 5 – 7
The Plays
Win: #2 at 3-1
Exacta: 2/ 5,7
Del Mar Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 1:30 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $60k; 1 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.
- #2 BRIGANTE (5-2): Prime Win Player. Comes in with solid form. Favorable class relief in this spot.
- #3 HONEY’S CHOICE (3-1): Contender. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #8 GREEN SCREEN (4-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
- #5 KEAGMAN (15-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 2 – 3 – 8 – 5
The Plays
Win: #2 at 3-1
Exacta: 2/ 3,8
Del Mar Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:00 PM PT; Claiming $26k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
- #1 ONE SMOKIN DUDE (2-1): Best bet of the card. Comes in with solid form. Barn has been solid. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #5 MAGIC CONNECTION (4-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Top connections on the circuit with Fresu and Palm.
- #3 MR. MACHUPICCHU (5-2): Contender. Likely in the mix early. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #4 TEE N OFF (10-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Competitive enough in recent efforts.
Selections: 1 – 5 – 3 – 4
The Plays
Win: #1 at 1-1
Exacta: 1/ 5,3
Pick 3 (races 4-6): #1 with #4,8,3,7 with #3,1
Del Mar Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 2:30 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $61k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.
- #4 CORPORAL VIOLETTE (3-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Barn has been solid.
- #8 DELIGHTFUL LAURA (5-2): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Good race flow for this runner.
- #3 STARTS NOW (5-1): Major Player. May be able find the right setup. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #7 SHE’S A JOKER (6-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 4 – 8 – 3 – 7
The Plays
Win: #4 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 4,8,3
Del Mar Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:00 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $33k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #3 AMELIA’S ECHO (2-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Favorable class relief in this spot.
- #1 TURKEY BIRD (12-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #5 WEST FRESNO (5-1): Contender. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Should sit a good trip.
- #4 SURFIN CANDY (6-1): Fringe Contender. Recent races are solid.
Selections: 3 – 1 – 5 – 4
The Plays
Win: #3 at 5-2
Exacta: 3/ 1,5
Del Mar Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 3:30 PM PT; Let It Ride Stakes $100k; 1 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.
- #6 FRIENDLY CONFINES (2-1): Top pick. Prat puts this one in with a chance. Race sets up perfectly.
- #4 GEOMETRY (5-2): Major Player. Running well of late. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #5 LYLE THE CROCODILE (4-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Potential to kick home late.
- #2 TEMPUS VOLAT (6-1): Major Player. Demuro and Powell team up on this one. Fast enough on paper to compete.
Selections: 6 – 4 – 5 – 2
The Plays
Win: #6 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 6,4,5
Del Mar Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:00 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $60k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.
- #7 TOMMY NORRIS (7-2): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Cohen and Barocio team up on this one.
- #4 ROCKY COLAVITO (6-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #11 ANOTHER BULLEIT (4-1): Major Player. Should sit a good trip.
- #3 LOW TOX (10-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 7 – 4 – 11 – 3
The Plays
Win: #7 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 7,4,11
Del Mar Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 4:30 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $61k; 1 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
- #11 MADONNA OF LORETO (12-1): Longshot play of the day. Barn has been solid. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
- #10 RESOLVE (8-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #4 TAKE ANOTHER CARD (3-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. The 87 speed rating is among the best in the field.
- #2 THE MIZEN QUEEN (5-1): Major Player. Top connections on the circuit with Berrios and Blacker. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.
Selections: 11 – 10 – 4 – 2
The Plays
Win: #11 at 5-1
Trifecta: 11/ 10,4/ 2,4,10
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