Del Mar Picks: Torrey Pines (8/30/2026)
Written by: Chris Adams
Published: Sun Aug 30, 2026, 7:00 am ET
Read Time: 7 minutes
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The racing action from Del Mar on Sunday features the Torrey Pines Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Del Mar picks for the entire card!
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Del Mar Full Card Analysis
Del Mar Picks: Torrey Pines (8/30/2026)
Del Mar Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 2:00 PM PT; Starter Optional Claiming $41k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #1 HOWIE'S LAW (4-5): Best Bet of the Card. Proven competitor at this configuration. Top connections on the circuit with Jaramillo and O'Neill. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #5 FUMANO'S MAGIC (5-1): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
- #4 LETMEIN (8-1): Major Player. Could wear these ones down late. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
- #2 CRUISIN FOR CALI (6-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 1 – 5 – 4 – 2
The Plays
Win: #1 at 1-1
Pick 3 (Races 1-3): #1 with #3,1 with #2,4
Exacta: 1 / 5,4
Del Mar Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 2:30 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $80k; 5 F Turf; Field: 13 runners.
- #3 CHISELED IN STONE (5-2): Prime Win Player. Race sets up perfectly. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #1 FIRST TIME LISTING (4-1): Contender. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #5 LIL PRINCE CAIRO (8-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
- #7 BOTTLED IN BOND (6-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Berrios puts this one in with a chance.
Selections: 3 – 1 – 5 – 7
The Plays
Win: #3 at 2-1
Exacta: 3 / 1,5,7
Del Mar Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 3:00 PM PT; Claiming $32k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
- #2 DANZING FLYER (8-1): Top Pick. Barn has been solid.
- #4 HARNEY LANE (6-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #1 CHASING KAT (5-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Should sit a good trip.
- #3 LADY GREGORY (5-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Jaramillo and Knapp team up on this one.
Selections: 2 – 4 – 1 – 3
The Plays
Win: #2 at 5-1
Exacta: 2 / 4,1,3
Del Mar Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 3:30 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $81k; 1 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.
- #4 CORTINA D'AMPREZZO (3-1): Top Pick. Solid closing kick. Fits well with this group.
- #6 RUN WITH LIBERTY (7-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #7 STRUCK BY HER (6-1): Major Player. Potential to kick home late.
- #8 MIA FAMILIA (5-1): Major Player. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Jaramillo puts this one in with a chance.
Selections: 4 – 6 – 7 – 8
The Plays
Win: #4 at 5-2
Exacta: 4 / 6,7,8
Del Mar Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 4:00 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $80k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.
- #3 SAUCED UP (8-1): Top Pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Strong early pace figs.
- #8 HER STRUT (7-2): Major Player. Can run with these. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #10 I'M SMOKEN HOT (8-1): Major Player. Likely in the mix early. The 75 speed rating is among the best in the field.
- #11 PAVULAR (12-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 3 – 8 – 10 – 11
The Plays
Win: #3 at 5-1
Exacta: 3 / 8,10,11
Del Mar Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 4:30 PM PT; Claiming $50k; 5 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.
- #9 CODE DUELLO (5-2): Top Pick. Barn has been solid.
- #8 GREGORY'S PRIDE (8-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #11 REGAL PATRIOT (6-1): Major Player. Has been running well enough recently. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
- #2 HARCYN (8-1): Major Player. Ran at this level last out. Solid turn of foot.
Selections: 9 – 8 – 11 – 2
The Plays
Win: #9 at 2-1
Exacta: 9 / 8,11,2
Del Mar Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 5:00 PM PT; Torrey Pines Stakes $150k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #5 MOHAVEN (7-2): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Fits well with this group.
- #2 SHE'S NO QUANT (3-1): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #3 RABEEBA (8-5): Contender. May be able to find the right setup. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #6 KINZLEE'SCHARISMA (8-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 5 – 2 – 3 – 6
The Plays
Win: #5 at 3-1
Exacta: 5 / 2,6
Del Mar Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 5:30 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $80k; 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.
- #7 ZUZU'S CLASSIC GAL (5-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Solid breeding for this spot. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
- #4 MARLA HOOCH (5-1): Major Player. Top connections on the circuit with Fresu and Damato. Speed figures match this group well.
- #9 IMPRESSIONISTIC (5-1): Major Player. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #1 FIRST LIGHT (8-1): Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Trainer's horses have been running.
Selections: 7 – 4 – 9 – 1
The Plays
Win: #7 at 5-1
Trifecta: 7 / 4,9 / 4,9,1
Del Mar Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 6:00 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $82k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
- #7 PRIVMAN (3-1): Top Pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Should be able to work out a trip.
- #8 INDISPENSABLE (6-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.
- #1 MIDNIGHT MAMMOTH (8-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. May be able to find the right setup.
- #6 LYELL'S SONG (5-1): Major Player. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 7 – 8 – 1 – 6
The Plays
Win: #7 at 5-2
Exacta: 7 / 8,1,6
Del Mar Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 6:30 PM PT; Starter Optional Claiming $47k; 1 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.
- #9 CALL ME SIR (5-1): Top Pick. Barn has been solid.
- #5 BEYOND STOKED (6-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Seems to be up against the right competition.
- #11 JOEJOE GO (6-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Speed figs match up nicely.
- #1 MIDWAY LANE (3-1): Contender. Debuting here, this one is at short odds. Potential for talent. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.
Selections: 9 – 5 – 11 – 1
The Plays
Win: #9 at 4-1
Exacta: 9 / 5,11,1
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