Del Mar Picks- 2024 Let It Ride Stakes

The racing action from Del Mar on Thursday features the Let It Ride Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Del Mar picks for the entire card.

Full Card Analysis

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Del Mar Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:30 PM PT
Maiden Claiming $26k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #1 BROADWAY UNIONS (2-1): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Race sets up perfectly.
• #4 NAVAJO WARRIOR (7-2): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #6 MONGOLIAN GOLD (6-1): Major Player. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #2 DADDY JUSTIFY (3-1): Major Player. Could be griding down the competition late. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 1 – 4 – 6 – 2

Del Mar Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:01 PM PT
Allowance Optional Claiming $55k; 5 F Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #2 NEWS AT TEN (7-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group.
• #7 MO GOLD (3-1): Major Player. Comes home strong.
• #6 OSCAR JOY (5-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. May be able find the right setup.
• #5 SEISMIC SPIRIT (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 7 – 6 – 5

Del Mar Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:32 PM PT
Maiden Special Weight $54k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 5 runners.

• #1 GOING DEEP (4-5): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #2 ZOE’S CANDY (3-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.
• #5 CO HEART (7-2): Contender. Has experience at this level. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #3 KAPALUA RIDE (5-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 5 – 3

Del Mar Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:04 PM PT
Maiden Special Weight $54k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #8 PETITE ANGE (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #2 SOPHISTICATE (5-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Running well of late.
• #3 INTERPLAY (6-1): Worth a look. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Has experience at this level.
• #6 SPANISH CARA (4-1): Fringe Contender.

Selections: 8 – 2 – 3 – 6

Del Mar Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:35 PM PT
Allowance Optional Claiming $55k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #2 SPEED GRAZY (9-5): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip. Looks good based on the 92 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #3 NAUVOO (9-2): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #1 WINDRIBBON (7-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
• #4 ANITANEWMERCEDES (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 2 – 3 – 1 – 4

Del Mar Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:05 PM PT
Maiden Special Weight $54k; 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #4 BROSKI (4-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #5 UNBREAKABLE TRUST (6-1): Contender.
• #7 CURVINO (3-1): Contender. Potential to kick home late. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #1 VIDEO REVIEW (5-2): Fringe Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 7 – 1

Del Mar Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:35 PM PT
Starter Optional Claiming $31k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #1 BARTHOLDY (8-5): Best bet of the card. Comes in with solid form. Looks good based on the 108 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Bet today’s best bet with industry leading rebates and offers at BetOnline.
• #5 JERRY’S SPIRIT (5-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #3 LONESOME STEW (4-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #2 HONDO CROUCH (5-1): Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 5 – 3 – 2

Del Mar Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:05 PM PT
Let It Ride Stakes $100k; 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #10 KING OF GOSFORD (5-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Solid closing kick.
• #4 HEART HEADED (7-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #1 PROMISSIO (12-1): Worth a look. Hard to argue with the recent races. Has experience at this level.
• #2 SIENNOIS (10-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 10 – 4 – 1 – 2

Del Mar Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:35 PM PT
Claiming $22k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #3 DEVIL AMONG US (4-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #2 HONEYMOON SUITE (3-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #4 ROGUE SON (2-1): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #5 ALWAYS ON CAY (8-1): Contender. Fast enough on paper to compete. Competitive enough in recent efforts.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 4 – 5

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