Del Mar Picks: Grade 3 Red Carpet Stakes (11/23/2025)

Chris Adams

Written by: Chris Adams

Published: Sun Nov 23, 2025, 7:00 am ET

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

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Del Mar Picks: Grade 3 Red Carpet Stakes (11/23/2025)

Del Mar Picks: Grade 3 Red Carpet Stakes (11/23/2025)

Del Mar Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:30 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $61k; 5 F Turf; Field of 7 runners.

  • #2 VENTRY STRAND (5-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Barn has been solid.
  • #7 ARKADELPHIA (12-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
  • #4 CAL'S GOAL (4-1): Contender. May be able find the right setup. The 88 speed rating is among the best in the field.
  • #6 MO HOLLAND DRIVE (3-1): Contender. Could be griding down the competition late. Fast enough on paper to compete.

Selections: 2 – 7 – 4 – 6

The Plays

Win: #2 at 5-2

Exacta: 2/7,4

Del Mar Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:02 PM PT; Claiming $43k; 5 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

  • #6 POCKET VENUS (5-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Should be able to work out a trip.
  • #5 BINGING (5-1): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Should take a liking to the race shape.
  • #1 CASE HIT (2-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. May be able find the right setup.
  • #4 LISTENUPSHANCE (4-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 1 – 4

The Plays

Win: #6 at 5-2

Exacta: 6/5,1

Del Mar Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:32 PM PT; Starter Optional Claiming $34k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

  • #6 TIME SONG (3-1): Top pick. Solid closing kick. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance.
  • #9 CRAZY CAVALIER (4-1): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well.
  • #2 NIGHT OUT (4-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #3 BURNING RUBBER (10-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 6 – 9 – 2 – 3

The Plays

Win: #6 at 3-1

Exacta: 6/9,2

Del Mar Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:02 PM PT; Starter Optional Claiming $34k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 5 runners.

  • #4 MY KAT (2-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form.
  • #2 DARLIN SUGAREE (5-2): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #1 STRONG MORALS (5-1): Fringe Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Speed figs match up nicely.
  • #3 BOBS HONEY (3-1): Fringe Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 4 – 2 – 1 – 3

The Plays

Win: #4 at 2-1

Exacta: 4/2,1

Del Mar Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:32 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $61k; 5 F Turf; Field of 12 runners.

  • #2 LOVIN' ON THE RUN (7-2): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Barn has been solid.
  • #9 CURRENT AFFAIR (8-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Speed figures match this group well.
  • #12 GYPSY WOMAN (8-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #6 YOUNG LOVE (6-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 9 – 12 – 6

The Plays

Win: #2 at 7-2

Exacta: 2/9,12

Del Mar Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:02 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $60k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

  • #8 INTO THE HALL (2-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Looks good based on the 97 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
  • #4 NAFISA (5-1): Major Player. Productive recent form. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
  • #3 NEKO (7-2): Fringe Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races.
  • #2 STARWOOD (8-1): Underneath. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 8 – 4 – 3 – 2

The Plays

Win: #8 at 2-1

Exacta: 8/4,3

Del Mar Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:32 PM PT; Red Carpet Stakes $100k; 1 3/8 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

  • #2 MRS. ASTOR (5-2): Best bet of the card. Comes in with solid form. Fits well with this group. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
  • #5 PUBLIC ASSEMBLY (5-1): Contender. Good race flow for this runner. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
  • #6 PARADISE LAKE (8-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #4 WILL THEN (4-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Top connections on the circuit with Berrios and Thomas.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 6 – 4

The Plays

Win: #2 at 1-1

Exacta: 2/5,6

Pick 3 (races 7-9): #2 with #2,6 with #10,9,2,13

Del Mar Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:02 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $60k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #2 NIMAH (5-2): Top pick. Hernandez puts this one in with a chance. Barn has been solid.
  • #6 LERIOS (7-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #3 GETTING CLOSER (6-1): Underneath. Barn has been sending out runners. Rispoli and Callaghan team up on this one.
  • #4 ETHEREAL QUALITY (12-1): Underneath. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 2 – 6 – 3 – 4

The Plays

Win: #2 at 5-2

Exacta: 2/6,3

Del Mar Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:32 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $33k; 1 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

Longshot Play of the Day

  • #10 BLAME EVE (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Favorable class relief in this spot. Barn has been solid. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
  • #9 AUTHENTIC GRACE (12-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
  • #2 ANGELICA BAY (12-1): Major Player. Pedigree fits in this spot. Speed figs match up nicely.
  • #13 GLOBAL CONSORT (5-1): Major Player. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Could be griding down the competition late.

Selections: 10 – 9 – 2 – 13

The Plays

Win: #10 at 8-1

Trifecta: 10/9,2/2,9,13

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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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