Del Mar Picks- 2024 Del Mar Oaks Analysis

The racing action from Del Mar on Saturday features the Del Mar Oaks Presented by Keeneland Sales. @HandicappingT3 has all the Del Mar picks for the entire card!

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Del Mar Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 2:00 PM PT; Claiming $34k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #3 A REAL JEWEL (2-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
• #5 CLASSYMADEMOISELLE (7-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Good race flow for this runner.
• #2 JUST A LITTLE LUCK (8-5): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 ROMAN EMPRESS (4-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 2 – 4

Del Mar Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 2:32 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $78k; 1 M Turf; Field of 6 runners.

• #5 DANDY MAN SHINES (5-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Barn has been solid.
• #3 AH JEEZ (3-1): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #1 IRISH PROPHET (7-2): Worth a look. Having this jockey up can only help the chances. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
• #2 SARWAR (4-1): Fringe Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 1 – 2

Del Mar Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 3:02 PM PT; Claiming $31k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #2 SMOKEM EZ (3-1): Top pick. Race may set up for this runner.
• #6 JOURNEY D’ ORO (8-5): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #1 LETTHELIQUORTALK (5-1): Major Player. Should sit a good trip.
• #3 OUTGUNNED (15-1): Contender. Should still have enough in reserve in the final furlong.

Selections: 2 – 6 – 1 – 3

Del Mar Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 3:32 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 1 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #9 THOUGHT PROCESS (7-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #4 LEE’S BABY GIRL (6-1): Major Player. Productive recent form. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #1 RHYTHMICAL (30-1): Worth a look. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
• #6 APOCALYPTIC (15-1): Fringe Contender. Solid turn of foot. Could be grinding down the competition late.

Selections: 9 – 4 – 1 – 6

Del Mar Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 4:02 PM PT; Claiming $32k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #7 DEPARTURE (3-1): Top pick. Decent form of late. Race may set up for this runner.
• #2 LORD SHELDON (9-5): Major Player. Productive recent form. Good race flow for this runner.
• #6 FUNKENSTEIN (4-1): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
• #1 TERRACOTTA SOLDIER (6-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 7 – 2 – 6 – 1

Del Mar Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 4:32 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $76k; 5 F Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #2 BOSS SULLY (5-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Solid closing kick.
• #1 FLEET FEET (7-2): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
• #7 EDDIE’S LAST (4-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #6 TEJON PASS (8-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 7 – 6

Del Mar Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 5:02 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #3 SMASH IT (7-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #1 UNIQUE POWER (3-1): Contender. Sadler is a good bet at the meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #2 KALEA BAY (4-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types.
• #7 POWER PLAY (5-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 2 – 7

Del Mar Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 5:32 PM PT; Del Mar Oaks Presented by Keeneland Sales $300k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #1 ISCREAMUSCREAM (8-5): Best bet of the card. Proven competitor at this configuration. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #3 WHISKEY DECISION (5-2): Major Player. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #6 MEDORO (5-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
• #5 BUCHU (12-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 6 – 5

Del Mar Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 6:02 PM PT; Claiming $32k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #8 NATIONAL GENERAUX (4-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #3 STOP AND A TRES (3-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #2 TIZ TOK (5-2): Contender. Has experience at this level. May be able to find the right setup.
• #1 TABLE FOR TEN (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 8 – 3 – 2 – 1

Del Mar Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 6:32 PM PT; Claiming $47k; 5 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #3 TIERGARTEN (7-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Races competitively with the top contenders.
• #2 AVENTAPP (3-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #8 ADAAY IN ASIA (12-1): Contender. May be able to find the right setup. Has been running well enough recently.
• #4 DANCING SOUL (9-2): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 8 – 4

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