Del Mar Picks- 2024 Del Mar Debutante

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

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Del Mar Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:30 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 5 F Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #14 SIR TOM (7-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Decent form of late.
• #8 STEAK FRIES (5-2): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #13 KEEP DANCIN NICK (12-1): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #11 PRINCE DOLCE (20-1): Major Player. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 14 – 8 – 13 – 11

Del Mar Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 2:00 PM PT; Claiming $29k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #5 UNCLE REG (9-5): Top pick. Top 5 rider aboard. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #7 TOUCHDOWN BROWN (2-1): Contender. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #2 CURRY (20-1): Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Should sit a good trip.
• #1 TRUST DADDY (12-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 5 – 7 – 2 – 1

Del Mar Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:30 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 1 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #14 TOPPERS AT SEASIDE (20-1): Top pick. Should improve off the debut. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #11 JOHNSON’S MAGIC (4-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #10 CURVINO (5-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Has experience at this level.
• #3 IRON MAN CAL (9-2): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 14 – 11 – 10 – 3

Del Mar Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 3:00 PM PT; FanDuel Racing Del Mar Debutante Stakes $300k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #2 NOONI (4-5): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip. Strong early pace figs.
• #4 VODKA WITH A TWIST (7-2): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #1 PROUD STARLET (15-1): Worth a look. Having this jockey up can only help the chances. Should sit a good trip.
• #6 TENMA (4-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 4 – 1 – 6

Del Mar Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:30 PM PT; Del Mar Juvenile Fillies Turf Stakes $100k; 1 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #2 THOUGHT PROCESS (9-5): Best bet of the card. Race sets up perfectly. Looks good based on the 80 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #12 SEA RUNNER (12-1): Fringe Contender. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #9 CAITLIN FEVER (15-1): Worth a look. May be able to find the right setup. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #3 AN CHORR DUBH (10-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 2 – 12 – 9 – 3

Del Mar Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 4:00 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #4 SMASH IT (5-2): Top pick. Top 5 rider aboard.
• #9 ARRAKIS (6-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Good race flow for this runner.
• #6 YAQIN (3-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Trainer, Baffert, is having a lot of success this meeting.
• #3 SOI NGERN (20-1): Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Should still have enough if the reserves are there in the final furlong.

Selections: 4 – 9 – 6 – 3

Del Mar Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:30 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $76k; 1 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #1 LOTTERY PICK (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Proven competitor at this configuration. Should be able to work out a trip. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
• #8 SMART CODE (9-2): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 LAHAINA FLAVOR (10-1): Contender. Potential to kick home late. Has experience at this level.
• #14 KING APOLLO (15-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 1 – 8 – 3 – 14

Del Mar Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 5:00 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $76k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

• #10 WISHTHEYALLCOULDBE (7-2): Top pick. Top 5 rider aboard. Strong early pace figs.
• #11 SAFA (5-1): Contender. Speed figures match this group well. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #7 SHARP RIDE (9-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
• #5 BABY KRISTEN (10-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 10 – 11 – 7 – 5

Del Mar Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:30 PM PT; John C. Mabee Stakes $250k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #1 ANISETTE (7-5): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Race may set up for this runner.
• #6 DIDIA (4-5): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Speed figures match this group well.
• #7 FUENTE OVEJUNA (20-1): Contender. Should sit a good trip. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #4 UNCORKED (10-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 7 – 4

Del Mar Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 6:00 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $76k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

• #5 RED FLAG (5-2): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Race sets up perfectly.
• #8 PILOT COMMANDER (9-5): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #1 TRANCHE (20-1): Worth a look. Hard to argue with the recent races. Previous success in similar race types.
• #12 WAYNE THE BRAIN (15-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 8 – 1 – 12

Del Mar Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 6:30 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #1 FIRE BAN (15-1): Top pick. The race feels like an open one so let’s throw a dart and see if it hits.
• #11 HELGA BRANDT (5-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Good race flow for this runner.
• #12 BOLT’S BROAD (30-1): Contender. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #8 MIZZYAAN (10-1): Contender. Jockey is having a great meet. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 1 – 11 – 12 – 8

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Saturday

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