Del Mar Picks: Bing Crosby Stakes Analysis (7/25/2026)

Chris Adams

Written by: Chris Adams

Published: Sat Jul 25, 2026, 9:00 am ET

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

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Del Mar Picks: Bing Crosby Stakes Analysis (7/25/2026)

Del Mar Picks: Bing Crosby Stakes Analysis (7/25/2026)

Del Mar Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 2:00 PM PT; Maiden Optional Claiming $35k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

  • #6 SMOKIN HOT STUFF (7-2): Prime Win Player. Race sets up perfectly.
  • #5 SWIMMINGLY (4-1): Contender. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
  • #7 KINZLEE'SCHARISMA (4-1): Fringe Contender. Has been running well enough recently. The 82 speed rating is among the best in the field.
  • #2 CAMMY'S GIRL (6-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 7 – 2

The Plays

Win: #6 at 3-1

Exacta: 6 / 5,7,2

Del Mar Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 2:32 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $27k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 13 runners.

  • #1 BATTLE SCHOOL (12-1): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Race sets up perfectly.
  • #10 BUCKS ACTION (8-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #6 TREXIMO (4-1): Major Player. Could wear these ones down late. Likely in the mix early.
  • #9 TEXAS WILDCAT (12-1): Contender. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Fast enough on paper to compete.

Selections: 1 – 10 – 6 – 9

The Plays

Win: #1 at 5-1

Exacta: 1 / 10,6,9

Del Mar Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 3:04 PM PT; Osunitas Stakes $100k; 1 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

  • #4 PUBLIC ASSEMBLY (5-1): Top Pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Looks good based on the 92 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
  • #1 MAY DAY READY (7-2): Major Player. Running well of late. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
  • #7 RESOLVE (5-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Hernandez puts this one in with a chance.
  • #3 CERTITUDE (9-2): Contender. Could be grinding down the competition late. Fast enough on paper to compete.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 7 – 3

The Plays

Win: #4 at 4-1

Exacta: 4 / 1,7,3

Del Mar Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 3:38 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

  • #7 NAYAR (5-2): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Strong early pace figs.
  • #2 DOMUS (2-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #5 MIDNIGHT OVATION (4-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #1 LUBIES PRINCE (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 7 – 2 – 5 – 1

The Plays

Win: #7 at 2-1

Exacta: 7 / 5,1

Del Mar Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 4:10 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $81k; 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

  • #6 WARM SUN AND BREW (5-2): Top Pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration.
  • #8 CHROMEFLASH (3-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Speed figures match this group well.
  • #4 TRUMP ERA (6-1): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. Maldonado and Hanson team up on this one.
  • #7 HIGHPLAINSDRIFTER (12-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Could be grinding down the competition late.

Selections: 6 – 8 – 4 – 7

The Plays

Win: #6 at 2-1

Exacta: 6 / 8,4,7

Del Mar Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 4:40 PM PT; Claiming $28k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

  • #2 VIOLENCES OHR (6-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Could be ready for a top effort. Strong early pace figs. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
  • #7 SHADY STRIPES (3-1): Contender. Maldonado puts this one in with a chance. Speed figures match this group well.
  • #10 ALIX (12-1): Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
  • #14 TATE BATZ (4-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 2 – 7 – 10 – 14

The Plays

Win: #2 at 5-1

Trifecta: 2 / 7,14 / 7,14,10

Del Mar Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 5:10 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $81k; 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

  • #10 VENTRY STRAND (7-2): Prime Win Player. Comes in with solid form. Race may setup for this runner.
  • #9 DOUBLE JAB (5-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Ayuso and Mathis team up on this one.
  • #1 KNOWN IDEA (4-1): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Fresu and Papaprodromou team up on this one.
  • #6 STYLISHLYACCLAIMED (5-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 10 – 9 – 1 – 6

The Plays

Win: #10 at 3-1

Exacta: 10 / 9,1,6

Del Mar Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 5:40 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $82k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

  • #7 INDISPENSABLE (4-1): Top Pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Race sets up perfectly.
  • #5 MIDNIGHT MAMMOTH (4-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
  • #8 MC VAY (8-1): Major Player. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Could wear these ones down late.
  • #2 BARTHOLDY (8-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 7 – 5 – 8 – 2

The Plays

Win: #7 at 3-1

Exacta: 7 / 5,8,2

Del Mar Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 6:10 PM PT; Daisycutter Handicap $100k; 5 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.

  • #3 CAN'T SLEEP (8-1): Top Pick. Fits well with this group. Barn has been solid.
  • #2 BIT'S TIGER MAGIC (4-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #5 PRINCESA MOCHE (8-1): Major Player. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
  • #10 KUWAITYA (10-1): Major Player. Trainer's horses have been running. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 5 – 10

The Plays

Win: #3 at 5-1

Pick 3 (Races 9-11): #3,2 with #6,3 with #10

Exacta: 3 / 2,5,10

Del Mar Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 6:40 PM PT; Bing Crosby Stakes $400k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #6 CORNUCOPIAN (3-1): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Race sets up perfectly.
  • #3 DR. VENKMAN (4-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Seems to be up against the right competition.
  • #9 MOONLIGHT (20-1): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #5 STRONGHOLD (4-1): Contender. Fresu and Damato team up on this one. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 6 – 3 – 9 – 5

The Plays

Win: #6 at 5-2

Exacta: 6 / 3,9,5

Del Mar Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 7:10 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $81k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

  • #10 TAKE ANOTHER CARD (7-2): Best Bet of the Card. Odds suggest this mare is ready to fire on debut. Solid closing kick. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
  • #2 KIKURIDE (6-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
  • #5 MISO PHANSY (6-1): Contender. May be able to find the right setup. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #11 QUANTUM INNERGY (20-1): Contender. Solid turn of foot.

Selections: 10 – 2 – 5 – 11

The Plays

Win: #10 at 1-1

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Chris Adams
Chris Adams

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