Del Mar Picks: Grade 1 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes (8/01/2026)

Chris Adams

Written by: Chris Adams

Published: Sat Aug 01, 2026, 10:00 am ET

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The racing action from Del Mar on Saturday features the Clement L. Hirsch Stakes Presented by Oak Tree Racing Association. @HandicappingT3 has all the Del Mar picks for the entire card!

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Del Mar Picks: Grade 1 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes (8/01/2026)

Del Mar Picks: Grade 1 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes (8/01/2026)

Del Mar Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 2:00 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $80k; 5 F Turf; Field of 8 runners.

  • #2 SACRED SOUND (5-2): Top Pick. Race may setup for this runner. Races competitive with the top contenders.
  • #6 MAGGLES MCGEE (3-1): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
  • #7 SISSY GIRL (8-1): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #8 MIA PIA (12-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 2 – 6 – 7 – 8

The Plays

Win: #2 at 2-1

Exacta: 2 / 6,7

Del Mar Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 2:30 PM PT; Claiming $30k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #7 POP ROX (3-1): Top Pick. Jaramillo puts this one in with a chance. Should be able to work out a trip.
  • #9 LA SCALONETA (5-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #3 PERFECT LIFE (12-1): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
  • #5 MIZ CLUBCALI (7-2): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 9 – 3 – 5

The Plays

Win: #7 at 5-2

Exacta: 7 / 9,3,5

Del Mar Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 3:00 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $80k; 5 F Turf; Field of 7 runners.

  • #7 HIGH AMBITION (3-1): Top Pick. Race sets up perfectly. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance.
  • #3 BROCKSTER (5-2): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
  • #2 OCEAN CLUB (6-1): Underneath. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
  • #1 COSMIC CHARLIE (6-1): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 7 – 3 – 2 – 1

The Plays

Win: #7 at 5-2

Exacta: 7 / 3,2

Del Mar Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 3:30 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $30k; 5 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

  • #7 KEEPSMESANE (7-5): Prime Win Player. Barn has been solid. Strong early pace figs.
  • #9 RED RAIDER (5-1): Contender. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #1 JOHNNY B (12-1): Underneath. Baze puts this one in with a chance. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #8 ROMANTICON (8-1): Underneath. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 9 – 1 – 8

The Plays

Win: #7 at 6-5

Exacta: 7 / 9,1

Del Mar Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 4:00 PM PT; California Dreamin' Stakes $150k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.

  • #5 OLD PAL (5-2): Top Pick. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance.
  • #7 ON THE WHIM (7-2): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #2 NONE ABOVE THE LAW (6-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level.
  • #3 PRINCE DOLCE (4-1): Major Player. Ran at this level last out. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 5 – 7 – 2 – 3

The Plays

Win: #5 at 2-1

Exacta: 5 / 7,2,3

Del Mar Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 4:30 PM PT; Claiming $28k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #4 D DAY SKY (3-1): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Decent form of late.
  • #5 BIG REFLECTIONS (4-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Speed figures match this group well.
  • #1 TYPHOON TOMMY (12-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Likely in the mix early.
  • #7 TROJAN MAFIA (6-1): Fringe Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 1 – 7

The Plays

Win: #4 at 5-2

Exacta: 4 / 5,1,7

Del Mar Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 5:00 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $40k; 1 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

  • #3 ZURAYA (3-1): Top Pick. Race sets up perfectly. Barn has been solid.
  • #1 SILKIE SEVEI (4-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Speed figures match this group well.
  • #10 SENSATIONAL DREAM (5-1): Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
  • #6 HEAVENLY BELLE (20-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 10 – 6

The Plays

Win: #3 at 5-2

Pick 3 (Races 7-9): #3,1 with #4 with #5,3

Exacta: 3 / 1,10

Del Mar Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 5:30 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $81k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

  • #4 UNCLE CHILLY (4-1): Best Bet of the Card. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
  • #10 SANTARENA (8-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.
  • #9 GHOST OF MIDNIGHT (7-2): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely.
  • #2 DUKE SILVER (8-1): Major Player. Trainer's horses have been running. Fast enough on paper to compete.

Selections: 4 – 10 – 9 – 2

The Plays

Win: #4 at 1-1

Exacta: 4 / 10,9,2

Del Mar Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 6:00 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $81k; 5 F Turf; Field of 14 runners.

  • #5 SCENE BY ME (4-1): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance.
  • #3 BALLYVAUGHAN GIG (3-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Comes home strong.
  • #12 JETOVATOR (5-2): Major Player. Potential to kick home late. Has experience at this level.
  • #8 GREY'S BOY (5-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 12 – 8

The Plays

Win: #5 at 3-1

Exacta: 5 / 3,12,8

Del Mar Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 6:30 PM PT; Clement L. Hirsch Stakes Presented by Oak Tree Racing Association $400k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #8 SEISMIC BEAUTY (5-2): Top Pick. Looks good based on the 107 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Stamina to outlast the competition.
  • #3 OM N JOY (6-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Desormeaux and Ordonez team up on this one.
  • #9 EUNOMIA (5-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #6 SIMPLY JOKING (5-1): Major Player. Trainer's horses have been running. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 8 – 3 – 9 – 6

The Plays

Win: #8 at 2-1

Exacta: 8 / 3,9,6

Del Mar Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 7:00 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $40k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.

  • #10 TIMAYYYY (7-2): Prime Win Player. Hernandez puts this one in with a chance. Comes in with solid form.
  • #2 LORENZO BERNINI (4-1): Contender. Speed figures match this group well. Well bred for this race.
  • #13 MIGHTY TORO (6-1): Contender. Should sit a good trip.
  • #9 PLETTENBERG BAY (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Should still have enough in the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 10 – 2 – 13 – 9

The Plays

Win: #10 at 3-1

Exacta: 10 / 2,13,9

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Chris Adams
Chris Adams

Chris first got introduced to horse racing in 2009 at Canterbury Park (Shakopee, MN). Along with handicapping and betting, Chris has worked as a teller at his local track and participated in ownership partnerships. He now enjoys sharing his passion with his wife and two young daughters who love going out to the track each and every summer.

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