Del Mar Picks: Yellow Ribbon Stakes Analysis (8/8/2026)

Chris Adams

Written by: Chris Adams

Published: Sat Aug 08, 2026, 8:00 am ET

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The racing action from Del Mar on Saturday features the Yellow Ribbon Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Del Mar picks for the entire card!

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Del Mar Picks: Yellow Ribbon Stakes Analysis (8/8/2026)

Del Mar Picks: Yellow Ribbon Stakes Analysis (8/8/2026)

Del Mar Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 2:00 PM PT; Maiden Optional Claiming $70k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

  • #6 BOSS MAN BOLT (5-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Barn has been solid. Should still have something in the tank late. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
  • #4 BILLY GOAT (7-2): Major Player. Well bred for this race. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
  • #5 HIGH PRONTO (3-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
  • #9 ANOTHER WARRIOR (6-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 6 – 4 – 5 – 9

The Plays

Win: #6 at 5-1

Trifecta: 6 / 4,5 / 4,5,9

Del Mar Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 2:30 PM PT; Starter Optional Claiming $47k; 1 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

  • #6 SUNSET GRAZEN (8-1): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Barn has been solid.
  • #2 HANNAH BUCKLE (3-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #1 ETERNAL REIGN (5-2): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #3 NIKOLINA (6-1): Contender. Could be grinding down the competition late. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 1 – 3

The Plays

Win: #6 at 5-1

Exacta: 6 / 2,1,3

Del Mar Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 3:00 PM PT; Best Pal Stakes $150k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

  • #2 HE IS NO LIE (2-1): Top Pick. Odds suggest this one is ready to fire on debut. Strong early pace figs.
  • #1 PHONE BOOTH (12-1): Major Player. Can run with these. Should take a liking to the race shape.
  • #3 HUGHES (3-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #6 KENNYTEN (9-5): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 3 – 6

The Plays

Win: #2 at 7-5

Exacta: 2 / 1,3

Del Mar Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 3:30 PM PT; Claiming $43k; 5 F Turf; Field of 14 runners.

  • #11 DONCIC (4-1): Top Pick. Solid closing kick. Races competitive with the top contenders.
  • #5 CODE DUELLO (7-2): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Comes home strong.
  • #1 JETOVATOR (4-1): Major Player. Should sit a good trip. Could wear these ones down late.
  • #7 REGAL PATRIOT (5-1): Major Player. Could be grinding down the competition late. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 11 – 5 – 1 – 7

The Plays

Win: #11 at 3-1

Pick 3 (Races 4-6): #11,5 with #2 with #6,2

Exacta: 11 / 5,1,7

Del Mar Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 4:00 PM PT; Claiming $28k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

  • #2 IMA TRACK STAR (5-2): Best Bet of the Card. Top connections on the circuit with Rosario and Koriner. Fits well with this group. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
  • #8 CHAPTER ONE (3-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Speed figures match this group well.
  • #1 R DANNY BOY (8-1): Underneath. Has experience at this level. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #3 DESERT KAT (5-1): Underneath. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 2 – 8 – 1 – 3

The Plays

Win: #2 at 1-1

Exacta: 2 / 8,1

Del Mar Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 4:30 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $80k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

  • #6 CONQUER WE MUST (7-2): Prime Win Player. Favorable class relief in this spot. Fresu puts this one in with a chance.
  • #2 CONSTITUTION ANDI (3-1): Contender. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #10 PEACE ON EARTH (15-1): Contender. Should sit a good trip. Speed figs match up nicely.
  • #1 CORKSCREW ANDY (15-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 10 – 1

The Plays

Win: #6 at 3-1

Exacta: 6 / 2,10,1

Del Mar Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 5:00 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $80k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

  • #3 JUST WORK IT OUT (7-2): Prime Win Player. Favorable class relief in this spot.
  • #10 THIRSTY CAITLIN (8-1): Contender. Likely to get forward position.
  • #4 BIG BLAST (6-1): Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
  • #11 SAUCED UP (8-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Should still have enough in the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 3 – 10 – 4 – 11

The Plays

Win: #3 at 3-1

Exacta: 3 / 10,4,11

Del Mar Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 5:30 PM PT; Yellow Ribbon Stakes $200k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

  • #2 SWEET REBECCA (7-2): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Should be able to work out a trip.
  • #6 WARMING (6-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
  • #8 WHISKEY DECISION (2-1): Major Player. Potential to kick home late. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
  • #5 TAKE A BREATH (3-1): Major Player. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 2 – 6 – 8 – 5

The Plays

Win: #2 at 3-1

Exacta: 2 / 6,5

Del Mar Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 6:00 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $81k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #1 SPECIAL CLUB (5-2): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Stamina to outlast the competition.
  • #9 MATT AT FIVE (2-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.
  • #4 SUPERNAL (5-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #5 BRUNCHANDCRUNCH (6-1): Major Player. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Bravo puts this one in with a chance.

Selections: 1 – 9 – 4 – 5

The Plays

Win: #1 at 2-1

Exacta: 1 / 9,4,5

Del Mar Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 6:30 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $40k; 1 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

  • #5 NON DOMICILE (5-1): Top Pick. Should be able to work out a trip.
  • #14 BIG VENGEANCE (8-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Good race flow for this runner.
  • #6 THROWTHEFIRSTPUNCH (7-2): Major Player. Potential to kick home late. Morning Line suggests this one is all systems go for the first start.
  • #13 STILL BULLETPROOF (12-1): Major Player. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 5 – 14 – 6 – 13

The Plays

Win: #5 at 4-1

Exacta: 5 / 14,6,13

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Chris Adams
Chris Adams

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