Del Mar Picks- 2024 Hollywood Turf Cup Analysis

The racing action from Del Mar on Friday features the Hollywood Turf Cup 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
Claiming $24k; 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #1 CHEEKIEST (3-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #5 MISS WILL (7-2): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Comes home strong.
• #9 IN YOUR LIFE (8-1): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
• #7 AMELIA BLEU (6-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 5 – 9 – 7

Del Mar Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:58 PM PT
Maiden Special Weight $54k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 5 runners.

• #4 SCARLET AVENUE (6-5): Best bet of the card. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #1 HALONE (9-5): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Good race flow for this runner.
• #3 NAFISA (5-2): Contender. Has experience at this level.
• #2 JUSTIVAR (8-1): Underneath. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 3 – 2

Del Mar Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:28 PM PT
Allowance Optional Claiming $55k; 5 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #10 COUNT OF AMAZONIA (8-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #9 TERRY'S BOY (9-5): Contender. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #7 NEWS AT TEN (4-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types.
• #11 COMMANDER (6-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 10 – 9 – 7 – 11

Del Mar Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:58 PM PT
Starter Optional Claiming $46k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #1 ICONIC MEMORY (9-5): Top pick. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #2 DON'T TELL TAMMO (8-5): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Speed figures match this group well.
• #4 VENICE VIBE (5-2): Contender. This one's a fighter in the late stages. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
• #3 MY KATHRYN ROSE (8-1): Contender. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 4 – 3

Del Mar Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:28 PM PT
Maiden Special Weight $54k; 1 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #8 MILES FINCH (9-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #7 SABERTOOTH (2-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #14 UNCLE EVCO (6-1): Worth a look. Has been running well enough recently. May be able to find the right setup.
• #13 HARDTOBEBETTERNOW (5-1): Fringe Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 8 – 7 – 14 – 13

Del Mar Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:57 PM PT
Claiming $31k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #5 ACE OF CLUBS (2-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly.
• #4 JOURNEY D' ORO (5-2): Major Player. Running well of late. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #2 ALWAYS ON CAY (20-1): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #7 STAY ON THE FENCE (10-1): Fringe Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 5 – 4 – 2 – 7

Del Mar Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:27 PM PT
Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes $200k; 1 1/2 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #9 BALNIKHOV (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Fits well with this group. Race may set up for this runner. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
• #3 DICEY MO CHARA (4-1): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #11 TRULY QUALITY (5-2): Contender. The 92 speed rating is among the best in the field. Has experience at this level.
• #4 DIVIN PROPOS (5-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 9 – 3 – 11 – 4

Del Mar Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:56 PM PT
Allowance Optional Claiming $55k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #2 ACCURACY (3-2): Top pick. Decent form of late. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #4 ULTIMATE AUTHORITY (2-1): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #1 INDY'S STAR (12-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
• #5 LOVIN' ON THE RUN (6-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 2 – 4 – 1 – 5

Del Mar Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:26 PM PT
Allowance Optional Claiming $55k; 1 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #14 EMPRESS ELLIE (10-1): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip. Fits well with this group.
• #7 WRIGLEYVILLE (6-1): Major Player. Comes home strong.
• #5 ALLURING (10-1): Major Player. Should sit a good trip.
• #1 SPECIAL FLOWER (10-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 14 – 7 – 5 – 1

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