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Del Mar Picks- Grade 1 Pacific Classic
Written by: Chris Adams
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The racing action from Del Mar on Saturday features the FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Del Mar picks for the entire card!
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Del Mar Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 1:30 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #4 USHA (9-5): Best bet of the card. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #2 NON COMPLIANT (7-2): Contender. Baffert is a good bet at the meet. Gets a top-notch pilot in Hernandez.
- #6 MARGARITA GIRL (5-2): Contender. Having this jockey up can only help the chances. Previous success in similar race types.
- #3 GEMADINI (20-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Jockey is having a great meet.
Selections: 4 – 2 – 6 – 3
Del Mar Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 2:00 PM PT; Claiming $28k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 13 runners.
- #2 JONAS’ DREAM (10-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group.
- #6 MR. BIG HEART (10-1): Major Player. Productive recent form. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
- #8 MAGIC ACCOUNT (3-1): Major Player. Goes out for the combination of Fresu and Palma. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race.
- #9 BILLY’S BET (20-1): Contender. Fast enough on paper to compete. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.
Selections: 2 – 6 – 8 – 9
Del Mar Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 2:30 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 1 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.
- #2 BROHEIM (9-2): Top pick. Races that could beat these. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #11 SPYCATCHER (5-2): Major Player. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
- #12 NATION (6-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
- #9 MIDDLEBURG (3-1): Contender. Baffert is the leading trainer in the standings. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 2 – 11 – 12 – 9
Del Mar Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 3:00 PM PT; Torrey Pines Stakes $150k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #3 HOPE ROAD (4-5): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Top jock on the circuit with Hernandez.
- #7 NOTHING LIKE YOU (9-2): Contender. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #6 GRAND SLAM SMILE (8-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Speed figs match up nicely.
- #4 DESERT RHAPSODY (4-1): Contender. Jockey is having a great meet.
Selections: 3 – 7 – 6 – 4
Del Mar Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 3:32 PM PT; Del Mar Handicap Presented by The Japan Racing Association $300k; 1 3/8 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.
- #6 MASTER PIECE (3-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Stamina to outlast the competition.
- #1 BALNIKHOV (3-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
- #2 DICEY MO CHARA (8-1): Major Player. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
- #7 GOLD PHOENIX (5-2): Major Player. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 6 – 1 – 2 – 7
Del Mar Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 4:05 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 13 runners.
- #10 CHARMZ AWAY (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
- #5 I’M A BAD BOY (6-5): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.
- #11 SPEEDY WILSON (6-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #13 WHISKYGINANDBRANDY (15-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.
Selections: 10 – 5 – 11 – 13
Del Mar Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 4:37 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $76k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.
- #11 STYLISHLYACCLAIMED (6-1): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
- #5 DONT FIGHT THE FED (5-2): Contender. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #8 TAKES THREE (10-1): Worth a look. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
- #7 SIZE DOES MATTER (12-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Jockey is having a great meet.
Selections: 11 – 5 – 8 – 7
Del Mar Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 5:08 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $76k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 11 runners.
- #9 FAST DRAW MUNNINGS (8-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race may setup for this runner.
- #1 BRIGHT LEAF (4-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Can run with these.
- #11 MCLAREN VALE (12-1): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
- #8 BETTER THAN GOLD (12-1): Fringe Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Jockey is having a great meet.
Selections: 9 – 1 – 11 – 8
Del Mar Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 5:39 PM PT; Green Flash Handicap $150k; 5 F Turf; Field of 12 runners.
- #5 STAR RACER (20-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly.
- #7 UNCONQUERABLE KEEN (8-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #10 MOTORIOUS (7-2): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
- #11 JOHNNY PODRES (8-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 5 – 7 – 10 – 11
Del Mar Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 6:13 PM PT; FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic Stakes $1000k; 1 1/4 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
- #7 ADARE MANOR (9-5): Top pick. Race may setup for this runner. Top trainer at the meet in Baffert.
- #3 DR. VENKMAN (5-2): Major Player. Running well of late. Likely to get forward position.
- #5 KATONAH (8-1): Worth a look. Has been running well enough recently. Previous success in similar race types.
- #1 IL MIRACOLO (5-1): Fringe Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves are there in the final furlong. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 7 – 3 – 5 – 1
Del Mar Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 6:45 PM PT; Del Mar Mile Stakes $300k; 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.
- #3 DU JOUR (8-5): Top pick. Top trainer at the meet in Baffert. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #9 FIRST PEACE (3-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
- #4 ALMENDARES (10-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
- #8 CONCLUDE (6-1): Underneath. Trainer’s horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 3 – 9 – 4 – 8
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