Del Mar Picks: Sorrento Stakes Analysis (8/9/2026)
Written by: Chris Adams
Published: Sun Aug 09, 2026, 8:00 am ET
Read Time: 7 minutes
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The racing action from Del Mar on Sunday features the Sorrento Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Del Mar picks for the entire card!
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Del Mar Full Card Analysis
Del Mar Picks: Sorrento Stakes Analysis (8/9/2026)
Del Mar Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 2:00 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $80k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.
- #7 ULYSSES ROSE (5-2): Prime Win Player. Comes in with solid form. Barn has been solid.
- #4 PRECLUDE (6-1): Contender. Top connections on the circuit with Rispoli and Mccarthy. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #5 BRAZORIA (6-1): Fringe Contender. Previous success in similar race types. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
- #3 PENTLE BAY (3-1): Underneath. Could be grinding down the competition late.
Selections: 7 – 4 – 5 – 3
The Plays
Win: #7 at 2-1
Exacta: 7 / 4,5
Del Mar Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 2:30 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 5 runners.
- #1 MISS MONICA (8-5): Prime Win Player. Barn has been solid. Favorable class relief in this spot.
- #3 MOOBERRY (15-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Likely to get forward position.
- #5 WELL VERSED (2-1): Fringe Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Smith and Mandella team up on this one.
- #4 ROYAL PEARL (3-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 1 – 3 – 5 – 4
The Plays
Win: #1 at 6-5
Exacta: 1 / 3,4
Del Mar Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 3:00 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $81k; 1 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.
- #1 RED CHERRY (5-2): Top Pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Fits well with this group.
- #5 PEPPERMINT DASH (6-1): Major Player. Comes home strong. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #3 SOUL SISTER (12-1): Major Player. This one's a fighter in the late stages. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #2 MIA FAMILIA (5-1): Major Player. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.
Selections: 1 – 5 – 3 – 2
The Plays
Win: #1 at 2-1
Exacta: 1 / 5,3,2
Del Mar Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 3:30 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $30k; 5 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.
- #3 BIG BROADCAST (3-1): Best Bet of the Card. Top connections on the circuit with Rosario and Yakteen. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #11 PLEASE BEHAVE (4-1): Contender. Lopez puts this one in with a chance. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #13 HARKETTE (7-2): Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Likely in the mix early.
- #10 CLUB MAYO (5-1): Underneath. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer's horses have been running.
Selections: 3 – 11 – 13 – 10
The Plays
Win: #3 at 1-1
Pick 3 (Races 4-6): #3 with #9,8 with #5,2
Exacta: 3 / 11,13
Del Mar Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 4:00 PM PT; Claiming $43k; 5 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.
- #9 ENTERDADRAGON (4-1): Top Pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Solid closing kick.
- #8 DANIEL'S MAGIC (3-1): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well.
- #3 GAZON (4-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Rosario puts this one in with a chance.
- #1 COMEDY TOWN (7-2): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.
Selections: 9 – 8 – 3 – 1
The Plays
Win: #9 at 3-1
Exacta: 9 / 8,3,1
Del Mar Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 4:30 PM PT; Sorrento Stakes $150k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #5 HOLMBY (8-5): Top Pick. Should still have something in the tank late. Hernandez puts this one in with a chance.
- #2 BELLEZA LATINA (8-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Stamina to be in the mix late.
- #4 RUIVA (7-5): Major Player. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Should sit a good trip.
- #3 CRAZY HOT MESS (12-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 5 – 2 – 4 – 3
The Plays
Win: #5 at 6-5
Exacta: 5 / 2,3
Del Mar Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 5:00 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $81k; 5 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.
- #7 PAVEL IS APPEALING (2-1): Top Pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Fits well with this group.
- #6 TIGER OF THE SEA (6-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Can run with these.
- #11 ANDIAMO RAGAZZA (6-1): Major Player. Could wear these ones down late. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #9 PURE CHAOS (4-1): Major Player. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Trainer's horses have been running.
Selections: 7 – 6 – 11 – 9
The Plays
Win: #7 at 7-5
Exacta: 7 / 6,11,9
Del Mar Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 5:30 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $81k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #5 SCARY FAST RIDE (3-1): Top Pick. Strong early pace figs. Looks good based on the 94 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
- #1 NO BAD BEATS (2-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #2 SHARED FUTURE (4-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Speed figs match up nicely.
- #3 CLARINA (12-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.
Selections: 5 – 1 – 2 – 3
The Plays
Win: #5 at 5-2
Exacta: 5 / 1,2
Del Mar Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 6:00 PM PT; Starter Optional Claiming $41k; 1 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.
- #7 MOONLIT SONATA (5-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Solid closing kick. Top connections on the circuit with Rispoli and Yakteen. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
- #2 ROSTOVSKY (4-1): Major Player. Comes home strong. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #4 DIVISIBLE BY (8-1): Major Player. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Speed figs match up nicely.
- #9 MUSCLED (12-1): Major Player. Recent races are solid. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.
Selections: 7 – 2 – 4 – 9
The Plays
Win: #7 at 5-1
Trifecta: 7 / 2,4 / 2,4,9
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