Del Mar Picks- 2024 Bob Hope Stakes

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

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Del Mar Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:30 PM PT
Starter Optional Claiming $31k; 5 F Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #2 AVOIR (5-2): Best bet of the card! Fits well with this group. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet today's best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #1 WITH LOVE (5-1): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #4 GEM MINE (3-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late.
• #6 LONG MAYSHE REIGN (9-2): Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 4 – 6

Del Mar Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:00 PM PT
Allowance Optional Claiming $55k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 5 runners.

• #4 NOKIE (9-5): Top pick. Looks good based on the 90 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Race may setup for this runner.
• #2 SPLENDORA (4-5): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #1 DON'T BRING CRAZY (5-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.
• #3 DON'T JU FORGET (8-1): Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 2 – 1 – 3

Del Mar Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:30 PM PT
Allowance Optional Claiming $57k; 1 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #1 ESCAPE ARTIST (2-1): Top pick. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #7 REIQUIST (7-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #6 LIVING LIFE (10-1): Contender. Potential to kick home late.
• #2 CASTLE LEOCH (8-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 7 – 6 – 2

Del Mar Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:00 PM PT
Maiden Claiming $30k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #8 NEWPORT DREAMZ (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
• #2 CLOUDY ROSE (3-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Speed figures match this group well.
• #5 APPLE VALLEY GIRL (8-1): Contender. This one's a fighter in the late stages. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
• #7 MY LOVELY LYDIA (8-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 8 – 2 – 5 – 7

Del Mar Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:30 PM PT
Maiden Special Weight $54k; 5 F Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #12 CAJUN GOLD (4-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
• #13 SOI NGERN (6-1): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Comes home strong.
• #14 ABAZAAMI (12-1): Contender. Has been running well enough recently. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #7 DETTORI (5-2): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 12 – 13 – 14 – 7

Del Mar Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:00 PM PT
Maiden Special Weight $54k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #8 RANK (9-2): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #4 DAY AND AGE (10-1): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Likely to get forward position.
• #1 BROTHER TONY (8-1): Worth a look. Has been running well enough recently. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #9 ZABO (12-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 8 – 4 – 1 – 9

Del Mar Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:30 PM PT
Allowance Optional Claiming $57k; 1 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #4 OLD PAL (5-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #1 EL POTENTE (3-1): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. Can run with these.
• #6 MUBTADAA (7-2): Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number. May be able to find the right setup.
• #2 ZIO JO (6-1): Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 6 – 2

Del Mar Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:00 PM PT
Bob Hope Stakes $100k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #4 MADAKET ROAD (10-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #1 MCKINZIE STREET (2-1): Contender. Running well of late. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #3 KALEA BAY (9-5): Worth a look. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Previous success in similar race types.
• #5 BULLARD (8-5): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 3 – 5

Del Mar Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:30 PM PT
Starter Allowance $31k; 1 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #2 CAMERON SLOUGH (5-1): Top pick. Race may setup for this runner. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance.
• #9 KETONIA (9-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Can run with these.
• #4 ANNIE'S JOY (8-1): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #7 KATERINI (4-1): Fringe Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 2 – 9 – 4 – 7

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