Del Mar Picks: Pacific Classic Stakes (08/30/2025)

The racing action from Del Mar on Saturday features the Pacific Classic Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Del Mar picks for the entire card!

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Del Mar Full Card Analysis

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Del Mar Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:30 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $80k; 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #2 TEMPUS VOLAT (5-1): Prime Win Player. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #4 DOC BOVIE (8-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #8 DECAPO (7-2): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #10 FAUSTO (8-1): Contender. Top connections on the circuit with Berrios and Shirreffs. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 2 – 4 – 8 – 10

The Plays

Win: #2 at 2-1

Exacta: 2/ 4,8

Del Mar Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 2:00 PM PT; Claiming $31k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #6 ARABIAN FLIRT (20-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Looks good based on the 88 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #4 MR. MACHUPICCHU (10-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Good race flow for this runner.
• #3 COACH CRONIN (4-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Hard to argue with the recent races.
• #7 KITTEN IN CHARGE (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 6 – 4 – 3 – 7

The Plays

Win: #6 at 5-1

Trifecta: 6/ 3,4/ 3,4,7

Del Mar Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:30 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $81k; 1 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #10 ANNAN (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Race sets up perfectly. Solid closing kick. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #6 VODKA VODKA (8-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #12 MYSTIC SPIRIT (6-1): Major Player. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #3 BRAZENLY (7-2): Major Player. Solid turn of foot. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 10 – 6 – 12 – 3

The Plays

Win: #10 at 4-1

Trifecta: 10/ 3,6/ 3,6,12

Del Mar Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 3:00 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #4 MISSTRIAL (2-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 47 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Favorable class relief in this spot.
• #3 MOLLY E (5-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #6 HEAVEN’S BOLT (3-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
• #2 SANTA MONICA BEACH (5-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 3 – 6 – 2

The Plays

Win: #4 at 9-5

Exacta: 4/ 3,6

Del Mar Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:30 PM PT; Del Mar Mile Stakes $300k; 1 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #4 FORMIDABLE MAN (5-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Solid closing kick.
• #7 KING OF GOSFORD (3-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #3 ALMENDARES (5-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. Could wear these ones down late.
• #5 SUCHET (15-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 4 – 7 – 3 – 5

The Plays

Win: #4 at 5-2

Exacta: 4/ 3,7

Pick 3 (races 5-7): #4,7 with #1 with #5,7

Del Mar Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 4:00 PM PT; Torrey Pines Stakes $150k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #1 TENMA (1-1): Best bet of the card. Barn has been solid. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #2 HOWIN (9-5): Major Player. Van puts this one in with a chance. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #6 OM N JOY (5-1): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 LOLO LE PLUME (12-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 6 – 4

The Plays

Win: #1 at 1-1

Exacta: 1/ 2

Del Mar Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:30 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $82k; 1 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #5 SNEAKER (9-2): Top pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Fits well with this group.
• #7 MUSICAL RHAPSODY (20-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Potentially cycling to a top performance.
• #1 HANNAH BUCKLE (12-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. May be able find the right setup.
• #3 ROYAL CHARTER (20-1): Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 5 – 7 – 1 – 3

The Plays

Win: #5 at 5-2

Exacta: 5/ 1,7

Del Mar Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 5:00 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

• #5 MISS KONA (5-2): Prime Win Player. Should improve off the debut. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #8 SHADY STRIPES (5-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
• #9 JACKLYN LUCAS (20-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
• #12 BILLIE HOLIDAY (8-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 8 – 9 – 12

The Plays

Win: #5 at 2-1

Exacta: 5/ 8,12

Del Mar Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:30 PM PT; Green Flash Handicap $150k; 5 F Turf; Field of 15 runners.

• #10 MOTORIOUS (5-2): Prime Win Player. Comes in with solid form. Solid closing kick.
• #4 SORRENTO SKY (12-1): Contender. Speed figures match this group well. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #9 FIRST PEACE (5-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #11 QUEEN MAXIMA (9-2): Contender. Solid turn of foot. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 10 – 4 – 9 – 11

The Plays

Win: #10 at 2-1

Exacta: 10/ 9,11

Del Mar Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 6:00 PM PT; Pacific Classic Stakes $1000k; 1 1/4 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #4 NYSOS (8-5): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
• #1 FIERCENESS (3-1): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #6 JOURNALISM (9-5): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #5 INDISPENSABLE (15-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 6 – 5

The Plays

Win: #4 at 8-5

Exacta: 4/ 1,6

Del Mar Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 6:30 PM PT; Del Mar Handicap Presented by The Japan Racing Association $300k; 1 3/8 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #7 TRULY QUALITY (6-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Barn has been solid.
• #11 GOLD PHOENIX (3-1): Major Player. Prat puts this one in with a chance. Speed figures match this group well.
• #5 ATITLAN (5-1): Major Player. Should sit a good trip.
• #8 FINAL BOSS (4-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 7 – 11 – 5 – 8

The Plays

Win: #7 at 5-2

Exacta: 7/ 5,11

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