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Del Mar Picks- 2024 Pat O’Brien Stakes
Written by: Chris Adams
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The racing action from Del Mar on Saturday features the Pat O’Brien 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: 2:00 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #4 AUTHENTIC SPIRIT (9-2): Best bet of the card. Race sets up perfectly. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #1 EMERALD BAY (2-5): Fringe Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #6 CANO FOR THE WIN (15-1): Underneath. Should step forward from the first start.
- #3 DR RUBEN M (5-1): Underneath. Competitive enough in recent efforts.
Selections: 4 – 1 – 6 – 3
Del Mar Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 2:28 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $76k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 6 runners.
- #6 COURT SNORT (4-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
- #3 JESSEBEAR (9-2): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
- #1 QUANTUM INNERGY (3-1): Worth a look. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Previous success in similar race types.
- #5 SUSHI STICKS (8-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Gets one of the best jockeys at the meet with Hernandez.
Selections: 6 – 3 – 1 – 5
Del Mar Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 2:59 PM PT; Claiming $49k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #3 TAHOE SUNRISE (3-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
- #4 COWBOY MIKE (2-1): Contender. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #1 CHASIN MUNNY (5-2): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely.
- #5 TARANTINO (10-1): Fringe Contender. Jockey is having a great meet.
Selections: 3 – 4 – 1 – 5
Del Mar Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 3:33 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 1 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.
- #2 SPANISH CARA (3-1): Top pick. Decent form of late. Top 5 rider aboard.
- #1 TAHITI ITI (20-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Seems to be up against the right competition.
- #6 SHE’Z THE LAW (5-2): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #5 REHEARSAL (2-1): Major Player. Trainer’s horses have been running. Competitive enough in recent efforts.
Selections: 2 – 1 – 6 – 5
Del Mar Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 4:03 PM PT; Claiming $29k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #6 ASIAN MATRIARCH (5-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Top jock on the circuit with Hernandez.
- #2 SLAM DIEGO (2-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Can run with these.
- #3 DANZING CAT (6-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
- #8 LOVE OUR FAMILY (5-1): Major Player. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 6 – 2 – 3 – 8
Del Mar Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 4:33 PM PT; Claiming $57k; 5 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.
- #9 ISLAND CRUISER (9-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Solid closing kick.
- #5 REFOCUS (4-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #3 INVINCIBLE (8-1): Contender. May be able to find the right setup. Could wear these ones down late.
- #8 BEER MONEY (6-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 9 – 5 – 3 – 8
Del Mar Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 5:03 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $39k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.
- #4 BAJAN BASHERT (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Race may set up for this runner. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
- #5 PERKINS (6-1): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Good race flow for this runner.
- #8 UPTOWN PREACHER (8-5): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
- #2 TIZ LISSETT (15-1): Major Player. Should still have enough reserves in the final furlong. Race shape gives this one an edge.
Selections: 4 – 5 – 8 – 2
Del Mar Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 5:33 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $76k; 5 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.
- #5 JUST NAILS (3-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Race may set up for this runner.
- #9 PALEO’S PRINCESS (10-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #10 GEM MINE (15-1): Contender. The 88 speed rating is among the best in the field. Should sit a good trip.
- #4 MAKE IT SNOW (10-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 5 – 9 – 10 – 4
Del Mar Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 6:03 PM PT; Pat O’Brien Stakes $250k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #6 THE CHOSEN VRON (3-2): Top pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #7 SENOR BUSCADOR (5-1): Contender. Good race flow for this runner.
- #5 BIG CITY LIGHTS (10-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.
- #3 HAPPY JACK (8-1): Fringe Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 6 – 7 – 5 – 3
Del Mar Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 6:33 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.
- #7 GLORIOUS LIFE (2-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
- #6 MINING DISTRICT (12-1): Major Player. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #2 GHOSTLY ACT (7-2): Major Player. This one’s a fighter in the late stages. Potential to kick home late.
- #8 SILVER N BLACK (8-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Recent races are solid.
Selections: 7 – 6 – 2 – 8
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Friday
- Saratoga Race Course picks featuring the Grade 1 Personal Ensign
Saturday
- Del Mar picks featuring the Grade 2 Pat O’Brien (Breeders’ Cup Win and You’re In)
- Saratoga Race Course picks featuring the Grade 1 Travers Stakes and multiple Breeders Cup Win and You’re In races
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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