Del Mar: Saturday Features Horse Racing’s Future Stars

Four of the 5 stakes races from Del Mar this weekend will be for 2 year old horses. Two of those races are featured on the Saturday race card.

Full Card Analysis

Last weekend Del Mar was experiencing a pretty strong early speed bias. Players will be wise to watch Friday's races to see if the track continues to play that way. If so, upgrades should be made to those projecting to run with the track bias.

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club- 1

Race Time: 1:30 PM PT; Distance: 5 1/2 f on dirt; Purse: $42k; Field: 10

• #9 ASIAN MATRIARCH (4-1) is our top choice. She should handle the distance comfortably and poses a threat to take an early lead.
• #2 SUPER ENTICING (8-1) appears as a fringe contender. Well-bred for this race, she's likely to sit mid-pack and make a late move.
• #1 DREAMING OF HOPE (3-1) debuts here and shouldn't be underestimated, especially with the Sadler-Hernandez combo.
• #3 PETITE ANGE (8-1) is expected to improve from her previous start and could surprise. She has shown consistency in recent outings.

Selections: 9 – 2 – 1 – 3

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club- 2

Race Time: 1:59 PM PT; Distance: 6 f on dirt; Purse: $30k; Field: 12

• #2 MANGO MOON (4-1) is our top pick. With tactical speed, she can stalk the leaders and has a proven track record in similar conditions.
• #3 DOVE IN CHARGE (12-1) is a longshot with class and is a strong contender in this race.
• #8 TENACIOUS LADY (3-1) is another contender, expected to make a late move from mid-pack.
• #12 BARBERA (6-1) shouldn't struggle with the distance and has tactical speed.

Selections: 2 – 3 – 8 – 12

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club- 3

Race Time: 2:29 PM PT; Distance: 5 1/2 f on dirt; Purse: $82k; Field: 14

• #13 EBOK'S DREAM GIRL (7-2) is our top choice. She's expected to improve from her first start and appears to be in top form.
• #8 SISTER COUSIN (10-1) is a price horse and a solid option for exotics, with early pace figures in her favor.
• #12 MIRINDA (5-2) debuts here and should be respected, given the Mandella-Smith combination.
• #4 ENVISIONED (6-1) is another debutant worth considering.

Selections: 13 – 8 – 12 – 4

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club- 4

Race Time: 2:59 PM PT; Distance: 5 1/2 f on dirt; Purse: $82k; Field: 10

• #5 SLIDER (9-5) is our top selection, expected to improve from the first start and handle the distance well.
• #7 UTOPIAN (4-1) debuts and could be a contender, especially with the Baffert-Hernandez combination.
• #3 DIVINO (4-1) is another debutant to consider.
• #2 E J WON THE CUP (12-1) is a longshot with previous experience on this track.

Selections: 5 – 7 – 3 – 2

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club- 5

Race Time: 3:29 PM PT; Distance: 1 m on turf; Purse: $100k Del Mar Juvenile Fillies Turf S.; Field: 11

• #9 LOTERIE (7-2) is our top pick, expected to run a strong race and contend in the late stages.
• #1 FLATTERY (4-1) should improve and is a major player in this race, especially with the Eurton-Hernandez combination.
• #6 ANGIOLLETA (5-2) has a proven track record on these conditions.
• #11 CAILIN DANA (6-1) has solid early pace figures in a race that lacks significant front-running speed.

Selections: 9 – 1 – 6 – 11

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club- 6

Race Time: 3:59 PM PT; Distance: 6 f on dirt; Purse: $37k Claiming; Field: 13

• #2 PACO'S PICO (6-1) looks strong, with no distance concerns and tactical speed.
• #13 QUICK FINISH (15-1) is a price horse and a strong contender.
• #5 COLT FICTION (5-1) fits well in this race.
• #10 WYFIRE (8-1) is competitive and has consistent pace figures.

Selections: 2 – 13 – 5 – 10

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club- 7

Race Time: 4:29 PM PT; Distance: 1 1/8 m on turf; Purse: $250k John C. Mabee S.; Field: 6

• #4 CLOSING REMARKS (9-5) is our top choice, considered the class of the field with a strong team behind her.
• #5 NEIGE BLANCHE (5-2) is expected to be competitive and has the ability to beat this group.
• #6 TURNERLOOSE (5-2) could be a frontrunner, and the D'Amato-Fresu combination is noteworthy.
• #3 OAKHURST (4-1) has a closing kick that could make her a contender.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 6 – 3

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club- 8

Race Time: 4:59 PM PT; Distance: 6 f on dirt; Purse: $43k Starter Allowance; Field: 13

• #13 HOUNDSTOOTH (7-2) is our top pick, considered the class of the field.
• #6 MR. DISRESPECTFUL (6-1) is a major player with solid speed figures.
• #8 MIDNIGHT FURY (8-1) should be part of the early pace and has proven track record in these conditions.
• #10 THE BULLION BOMBER (6-1) is a fringe contender worth considering.

Selections: 13 – 6 – 8 – 10

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club- 9

Race Time: 5:29 PM PT; Distance: 1 m on turf; Purse: $83k Allowance Optional Claiming; Field: 13

• #7 ALIGATO (4-1) looks strong, with races good enough to beat this group.
• #12 EASTERN OCEAN (5-1) should be competitive, with solid speed figures.
• #2 SEAL TEAM (5-2) is a contender and comes into the race in good form.
• #13 LURE HIM IN (6-1) is worth considering and fits well in this race.

Selections: 7 – 12 – 2 – 13

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club- 10

Race Time: 5:59 PM PT; Distance: 7 f on dirt; Purse: $300k FanDuel Racing Del Mar Debutante S.; Field: 14

• #7 DREAMFYRE (4-1) is a major player in this race with top overall power rating and strong speed figures.
• #8 PUSHINESS (8-1) is our top selection, with races good enough to compete.
• #9 TAMARA (7-2) should improve and be competitive, especially with consistent pace figures.
• #4 BENEDETTA (10-1) is a longshot with potential in a fair-paced scenario.

Selections: 7 – 8 – 9 – 4

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club- 11

Race Time: 6:29 PM PT; Distance: 1 m on turf; Purse: $82k Maiden Special Weight; Field: 16

• #6 SPYCATCHER (9-5) is a solid choice to hit the board in this race, making sense on speed figures.
• #15 LAHAINA FLAVOR (15-1) is a price horse with competitive speed figures.
• #9 DANDY MAN SHINES (6-1) should be competitive and might make a late move.
• #8 CHAY'S TORNADO (4-1) is a fringe contender, with the ability to handle these conditions.

Selections: 6 – 15 – 9 – 8

Betting News Horse Racing Coverage

Betting News provides in depth analysis of the week's biggest races. This week's lineup includes Saturday and Sunday cards.

Saturday

• Festival of Champions from Canterbury Park
• Grade 3 Turf New Kent County Virginia Derby from Colonial Downs
• Grade 1 Del Mar Debutante from Del Mar
• 5 Graded stakes races from Kentucky Downs including 2 Breeders' Cup Win and You're In races.

Sunday

• Grade 1 Del Mar Futurity and Grade 3 Del Mar Juvenile Turf from Del Mar

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