Del Mar Picks- 2024 Closing Day Analysis

The racing action from Del Mar on Sunday features the Del Mar Futurity. @HandicappingT3 has all the Del Mar picks for the entire card!

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Del Mar Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:30 PM PT; Claiming $28k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #8 KYTHIRA (6-1): Top pick. Races competitive with the top contenders.
• #5 BEAUTY N THE BOLT (5-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #3 ACE ACE BABY (7-2): Contender. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
• #4 SMILE BABY SMILE (5-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 8 – 5 – 3 – 4

Del Mar Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 2:00 PM PT; Claiming $31k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #7 TRUSTY RUSTY (5-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Top jock on the circuit with Hernandez.
• #1 MOBOU (5-2): Major Player. Can run with these. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #8 IT’S MY HOUSE (7-2): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #6 KEEN HEIR (10-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 1 – 8 – 6

Del Mar Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:30 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 5 F Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #7 LOVIN’ ON THE RUN (9-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Decent form of late.
• #13 GIRVIN GAL (8-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #12 THEY ARE FOR SALE (5-1): Major Player. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race.
• #2 STEP IT OUT (4-1): Major Player. Ran at this level last out. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 7 – 13 – 12 – 2

Del Mar Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 3:00 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

• #12 MANCUSO (3-1): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Looks good based on the 84 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #7 CLAPPING TREES (20-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #2 CASH CALL (9-5): Contender. Trainer, Baffert, is having a lot of success this meeting. Hernandez makes this one a player.
• #14 ROSE’S WISH (30-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. May be a better effort in the 2nd start.

Selections: 12 – 7 – 2 – 14

Del Mar Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:30 PM PT; Starter Allowance $40k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #3 PHOSPHORESCENCE (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Barn has been solid. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
• #8 NASHOBA’S JOY (6-1): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. Can run with these.
• #6 DEALERS SPECIAL (5-2): Worth a look. Has experience at this level. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
• #4 AGATINO (12-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 3 – 8 – 6 – 4

Del Mar Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 4:00 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 13 runners.

• #7 MIRAHMADI (9-5): Top pick. Top trainer at the meet in Baffert. Race sets up perfectly.
• #3 FAME (20-1): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #13 BRUCKNER (6-1): Worth a look. Trainer, Baffert, is having a lot of success this meeting.
• #2 ABITMISCHIEVOUS (5-2): Fringe Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 7 – 3 – 13 – 2

Del Mar Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:30 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $76k; 5 F Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #13 MAS RAPIDO (8-1): Top pick. Solid closing kick. Barn has been solid.
• #5 DISKO TRIBUTE (7-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #2 RED PILL (3-1): Major Player. Could wear these ones down late. Should sit a good trip.
• #10 HABEAS (15-1): Fringe Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 13 – 5 – 2 – 10

Del Mar Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 5:00 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $76k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

• #9 IRISH CORN (4-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #11 BOB’S BLUE MOON (5-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #7 RICKS RED STORM (12-1): Major Player. Should sit a good trip.
• #5 WINDRIBBON (8-1): Major Player. Trainer’s horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 9 – 11 – 7 – 5

Del Mar Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:30 PM PT; Del Mar Juvenile Turf Stakes $100k; 1 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #6 IVAN THE GREAT (8-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Barn has been solid.
• #9 SABERTOOTH (12-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #15 SNOWDONIA (30-1): Contender. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #13 UNCLE DUDE (12-1): Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 6 – 9 – 15 – 13

Del Mar Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 6:00 PM PT; Del Mar Futurity $300k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #1 GETAWAY CAR (6-5): Best bet of the card. Comes in with solid form. Looks good based on the 88 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #2 GAMING (7-2): Contender. Baffert is a good bet at the meet.
• #7 CITIZEN BULL (9-2): Contender. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race.
• #3 R HEISMAN (20-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 7 – 3

Del Mar Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 6:30 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $76k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #4 ABHITA (30-1): Top pick. Should still have something in the tank late. Race may setup for this runner.
• #7 SHOCKING GREY (8-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Speed figures match this group well.
• #2 CORNELIA FORT (6-1): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #11 SPECIAL FLOWER (6-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 7 – 2 – 11

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Sunday

• Del Mar picks featuring the Grade 1 Del Mar Futurity