Del Mar Picks: Eddie Read Stakes Analysis (7/26/2026)

Chris Adams

Written by: Chris Adams

Published: Sun Jul 26, 2026, 7:00 am ET

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

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Del Mar Picks: Eddie Read Stakes Analysis (7/26/2026)

Del Mar Picks: Eddie Read Stakes Analysis (7/26/2026)

Del Mar Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 2:00 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $81k; 1 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

  • #1 CANDY BAR (7-2): Top Pick. Barn has been solid.
  • #7 SAREEHA (5-2): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Leparoux and Glatt team up on this one.
  • #3 IMA JOKER (8-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Should sit a good trip.
  • #5 LUBIE'S MUSIC (12-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 1 – 7 – 3 – 5

The Plays

Win: #1 at 3-1

Exacta: 1 / 7,3

Del Mar Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 2:30 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $80k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

  • #2 VAN GOGH STYLE (2-1): Top Pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Looks good based on the 75 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
  • #3 MICKEY (3-1): Major Player. Rosario and Brinkerhoff team up on this one. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #5 ZAKIEL (5-2): Major Player. Likely in the mix early. May be able to find the right setup.
  • #4 DE FACTO (5-1): Major Player. Fast enough on paper to compete. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 3 – 5 – 4

The Plays

Win: #2 at 7-5

Exacta: 2 / 3,4

Del Mar Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 3:00 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $80k; 1 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

  • #6 LET HER FLY (5-2): Top Pick. Solid closing kick. Barn has been solid.
  • #8 WILDCATTER (6-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #3 AUTOMATIC PRESS (4-1): Major Player. Should sit a good trip. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
  • #2 DEE SNOOK (8-1): Contender. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 8 – 3 – 2

The Plays

Win: #6 at 2-1

Exacta: 6 / 8,3,2

Del Mar Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 3:30 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $81k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

  • #2 GOODNIGHT NELLIE (4-1): Top Pick. Should be able to work out a trip.
  • #5 CIPRIANI (5-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
  • #6 QUICK KATE (4-1): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
  • #1 SHARED FUTURE (7-2): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 6 – 1

The Plays

Win: #2 at 3-1

Pick 3 (Races 4-6): #2,5 with #7 with #5,1

Exacta: 2 / 5,6,1

Del Mar Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 4:00 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $80k; 5 F Turf; Field of 14 runners.

  • #7 ZUZU'S CLASSIC GAL (7-2): Best Bet of the Card. Should still have something in the tank late. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
  • #13 MIA PIA (12-1): Contender. Comes home strong. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
  • #5 COME ON OM (4-1): Fringe Contender. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #9 DANZING DAISY (8-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 7 – 13 – 5 – 9

The Plays

Win: #7 at 1-1

Exacta: 7 / 13,5

Del Mar Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 4:30 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $27k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

  • #5 PERFECT SMILE (7-2): Top Pick. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance. Race sets up perfectly.
  • #1 COTTA RIDE (4-1): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well.
  • #2 SALTY SISS (6-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
  • #3 HOW IT IS (12-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Recent races are solid.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 2 – 3

The Plays

Win: #5 at 3-1

Exacta: 5 / 1,2,3

Del Mar Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 5:00 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $81k; 5 F Turf; Field of 12 runners.

  • #9 YACOWLEF (6-1): Top Pick. Solid closing kick. Barn has been solid.
  • #8 LEGAL HEIR (8-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
  • #11 SEE THROUGH IT (8-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #10 RE ARMED JON (12-1): Major Player. Trainer's horses have been running. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 9 – 8 – 11 – 10

The Plays

Win: #9 at 5-1

Exacta: 9 / 8,11,10

Del Mar Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 5:30 PM PT; Claiming $31k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

  • #7 DANZING FLYER (7-2): Prime Win Player. Barn has been solid. Smith and Sise team up on this one.
  • #5 EMMA G (12-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #6 DONTTELLOURWIVES (5-1): Contender. Likely in the mix early. Could wear these ones down late.
  • #4 LOVELY MEDAGLIA (12-1): Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Could be grinding down the competition late.

Selections: 7 – 5 – 6 – 4

The Plays

Win: #7 at 3-1

Exacta: 7 / 5,6

Del Mar Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 6:00 PM PT; Eddie Read Stakes $250k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

  • #8 FORMIDABLE MAN (7-5): Top Pick. Barn has been solid.
  • #5 GOLD PHOENIX (3-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Comes home strong.
  • #4 ALMENDARES (8-1): Major Player. Should sit a good trip. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #9 MI HERMANO RAMON (20-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 8 – 5 – 4 – 9

The Plays

Win: #8 at 6-5

Exacta: 8 / 5,4

Del Mar Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 6:30 PM PT; Claiming $30k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

  • #6 SHORTMAN (12-1): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Should be able to work out a trip.
  • #2 CUPID'S CRUSADER (8-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Seems to be up against the right competition.
  • #8 MICI'S EXPRESS (4-1): Major Player. May be able to find the right setup.
  • #10 MONGOLIAN MAX (7-2): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 8 – 10

The Plays

Win: #6 at 5-1

Exacta: 6 / 2,8,10

Del Mar Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 7:00 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $81k; 1 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

  • #12 WE THE HOBBY (5-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Barn has been solid. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
  • #4 FIBONACCIS RIDE (8-1): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
  • #10 HELLO KID O KID O (12-1): Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
  • #8 NEWPORT DREAMZ (8-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 12 – 4 – 10 – 8

The Plays

Win: #12 at 5-1

Trifecta: 12 / 4,10 / 4,10,8

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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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