Del Mar Picks- 2024 Hollywood Derby Analysis

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

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Del Mar Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:30 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $54k; 1 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #4 HEY LIL LADY (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #1 TWIRLING LIGHT (9-2): Major Player. Comes home strong. Stamina to be in the mix late.
• #14 PRIME AND READY (20-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Should sit a good trip.
• #7 DOUBLE CAPPUCCINO (6-1): Major Player. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 14 – 7

Del Mar Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:58 PM PT; Claiming $24k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #5 FIFTH STREET (2-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Looks good based on the 88 speed rating, which is among the top in the group.
• #2 MISCHELOF (5-2): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #3 MAN CHILD (5-1): Contender. Should sit a good trip. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
• #1 TALLIS (7-2): Fringe Contender. Should still have enough in reserve if there in the final furlong. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 5 – 2 – 3 – 1

Del Mar Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:28 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $55k; 1 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #13 INVIGORATED (5-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 97 speed rating, which is among the top in the group. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #2 LOTTERY PICK (5-1): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #11 ON THE WHIM (3-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types. Has experience at this level.
• #9 LAHAINA FLAVOR (6-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 13 – 2 – 11 – 9

Del Mar Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:57 PM PT; Starter Optional Claiming $46k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #6 A VOTRE SANTE (7-2): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Races that could beat these.
• #5 FAR WESTERN (3-1): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #3 WINDS OF FREEDOM (5-2): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. Should sit a good trip.
• #2 SILVERADO STORM (4-1): Major Player. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 3 – 2

Del Mar Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:27 PM PT; Jimmy Durante Stakes $100k; 1 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #9 SEA RUNNER (9-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #8 SUPA SPEED (7-2): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #4 DANDY VANDY (12-1): Major Player. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race.
• #3 LEE’S BABY GIRL (8-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 9 – 8 – 4 – 3

Del Mar Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:57 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $19k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #4 PRATCHETT (8-5): Best bet of the card. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #1 SIZE LORD (3-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #2 BRAVE BLEND (4-1): Worth a look. Could wear these ones down late. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
• #6 IGNATOWSKI (6-1): Fringe Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 2 – 6

Del Mar Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:27 PM PT; Seabiscuit Handicap $200k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #8 EASTER (8-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #10 ALMENDARES (4-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Can run with these.
• #3 SEAL TEAM (7-2): Worth a look. Has experience at this level.
• #7 REDISTRICTING (3-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 8 – 10 – 3 – 7

Del Mar Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:57 PM PT; Starter Optional Claiming $31k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #1 TOULOUSE DETRAC (10-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort.
• #4 WISHES TO RICHES (4-5): Major Player. Likely to get forward position.
• #3 SHOP TILL YOU DROP (8-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Hard to argue with the recent races.
• #5 SIDE BY SIDE (12-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 1 – 4 – 3 – 5

Del Mar Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:27 PM PT; Hollywood Derby $300k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #4 CARSON’S RUN (3-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Looks good based on the 85 speed rating, which is among the top in the group.
• #5 KING OF GOSFORD (5-1): Major Player. Can run with these. Good race flow for this runner.
• #6 FORMIDABLE MAN (9-2): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. May be able to find the right setup.
• #1 STAY HOT (8-1): Fringe Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 6 – 1

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Sunday

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