Del Mar Picks- 2024 Desi Arnaz Stakes

Chris Adams

Written by: Chris Adams

Published: Fri Nov 15, 2024, 9:52 am ET

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

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Del Mar Picks- 2024 Desi Arnaz Stakes

Del Mar Picks- 2024 Desi Arnaz Stakes

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Del Mar Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:30 PM PT
Maiden Special Weight $54k; 5 F Turf; Field of 8 runners.

  • #6 BIG GAIN (3-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
  • #1 ANDTHEOMOFTHEBRAVE (7-2): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition. Should take a liking to the race shape.
  • #5 DESERT ROCKET (5-1): Worth a look. Trainer, Callaghan, is having a lot of success this meeting.
  • #2 JUST A GRAZE (4-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 5 – 2

Del Mar Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:00 PM PT
Desi Arnaz Stakes $100k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 5 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

  • #4 SILENT LAW (6-5): Best bet of the card. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
  • #1 TENMA (3-1): Major Player. This filly debuts at low odds. Backside buzz? Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
  • #5 MAWU (5-2): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. May be able to find the right setup.
  • #2 PRACTICAL DREAM (5-1): Contender. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 5 – 2

Del Mar Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:30 PM PT
Maiden Special Weight $54k; 1 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

  • #3 CO HEART (12-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
  • #7 LESS IS MORE (7-2): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #5 OM N JOY (8-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level.
  • #4 RENATUS (2-1): Major Player. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 3 – 7 – 5 – 4

Del Mar Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:00 PM PT
Claiming $21k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

  • #8 TEQUILA TALKIN (7-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
  • #1 RED ON SUNDAY (3-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
  • #2 OCASEK (4-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #5 SOUTHERN SLANG (5-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 8 – 1 – 2 – 5

Del Mar Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:30 PM PT
Allowance Optional Claiming $57k; 5 F Turf; Field of 6 runners.

  • #1 IRIDEO (3-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Barn has been solid.
  • #5 TIGERHON (5-2): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Comes home strong.
  • #3 SIGILOSO (9-2): Contender. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #6 BOSS SULLY (7-2): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 1 – 5 – 3 – 6

Del Mar Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:00 PM PT
Maiden Claiming $30k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #4 WHISKEYINATEACUP (9-2): Top pick. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance.
  • #5 CITIZEN BARRETT (4-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #9 PAX A PUNCH (7-2): Major Player. Likely in the mix early. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
  • #6 MASTER JACQUES (15-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 9 – 6

Del Mar Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:30 PM PT
Maiden Special Weight $54k; 5 F Turf; Field of 14 runners.

  • #6 MAGALE (4-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Comes in with solid form.
  • #13 PURA VIDA PRINCESA (8-1): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition. Running well of late.
  • #14 MOLLY JENSEN (12-1): Worth a look. Should step forward from the first start.
  • #8 SPECIAL LOOK (6-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Competitive enough in recent efforts.

Selections: 6 – 13 – 14 – 8

Del Mar Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:00 PM PT
Allowance Optional Claiming $55k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

Longshot Play of the Day

  • #9 BEE EYE GEE (10-1): Longshot play of the day. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
  • #7 SMILING BEAST (5-2): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #10 DEVIL AMONG US (6-1): Major Player. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
  • #2 AFTERNOON NAP (6-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 9 – 7 – 10 – 2

Del Mar Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:30 PM PT
Maiden Claiming $30k; 1 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

  • #2 RICH OF JOY (12-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Comes in with solid form.
  • #11 LAST ELIZABETHAN (5-2): Major Player. Productive recent form.
  • #8 FIRE BAN (6-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late.
  • #6 DANGEROUS AFFAIR (8-1): Fringe Contender. Could be grinding down the competition late.

Selections: 2 – 11 – 8 – 6

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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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