Del Mar Picks- 2024 Pat O’Brien Stakes

The racing action from Del Mar on Saturday features the Pat O’Brien Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Del Mar picks for the entire card!

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Del Mar Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 2:00 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #4 AUTHENTIC SPIRIT (9-2): Best bet of the card. Race sets up perfectly. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #1 EMERALD BAY (2-5): Fringe Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #6 CANO FOR THE WIN (15-1): Underneath. Should step forward from the first start.
• #3 DR RUBEN M (5-1): Underneath. Competitive enough in recent efforts.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 6 – 3

Del Mar Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 2:28 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $76k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 6 runners.

• #6 COURT SNORT (4-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
• #3 JESSEBEAR (9-2): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #1 QUANTUM INNERGY (3-1): Worth a look. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Previous success in similar race types.
• #5 SUSHI STICKS (8-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Gets one of the best jockeys at the meet with Hernandez.

Selections: 6 – 3 – 1 – 5

Del Mar Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:59 PM PT; Claiming $49k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #3 TAHOE SUNRISE (3-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
• #4 COWBOY MIKE (2-1): Contender. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #1 CHASIN MUNNY (5-2): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #5 TARANTINO (10-1): Fringe Contender. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 1 – 5

Del Mar Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 3:33 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 1 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #2 SPANISH CARA (3-1): Top pick. Decent form of late. Top 5 rider aboard.
• #1 TAHITI ITI (20-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #6 SHE’Z THE LAW (5-2): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #5 REHEARSAL (2-1): Major Player. Trainer’s horses have been running. Competitive enough in recent efforts.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 6 – 5

Del Mar Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 4:03 PM PT; Claiming $29k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #6 ASIAN MATRIARCH (5-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Top jock on the circuit with Hernandez.
• #2 SLAM DIEGO (2-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Can run with these.
• #3 DANZING CAT (6-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
• #8 LOVE OUR FAMILY (5-1): Major Player. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 3 – 8

Del Mar Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 4:33 PM PT; Claiming $57k; 5 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #9 ISLAND CRUISER (9-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Solid closing kick.
• #5 REFOCUS (4-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 INVINCIBLE (8-1): Contender. May be able to find the right setup. Could wear these ones down late.
• #8 BEER MONEY (6-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 9 – 5 – 3 – 8

Del Mar Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 5:03 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $39k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #4 BAJAN BASHERT (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Race may set up for this runner. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
• #5 PERKINS (6-1): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Good race flow for this runner.
• #8 UPTOWN PREACHER (8-5): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
• #2 TIZ LISSETT (15-1): Major Player. Should still have enough reserves in the final furlong. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 8 – 2

Del Mar Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 5:33 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $76k; 5 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #5 JUST NAILS (3-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Race may set up for this runner.
• #9 PALEO’S PRINCESS (10-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #10 GEM MINE (15-1): Contender. The 88 speed rating is among the best in the field. Should sit a good trip.
• #4 MAKE IT SNOW (10-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 5 – 9 – 10 – 4

Del Mar Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 6:03 PM PT; Pat O’Brien Stakes $250k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #6 THE CHOSEN VRON (3-2): Top pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #7 SENOR BUSCADOR (5-1): Contender. Good race flow for this runner.
• #5 BIG CITY LIGHTS (10-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.
• #3 HAPPY JACK (8-1): Fringe Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 7 – 5 – 3

Del Mar Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 6:33 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #7 GLORIOUS LIFE (2-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
• #6 MINING DISTRICT (12-1): Major Player. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #2 GHOSTLY ACT (7-2): Major Player. This one’s a fighter in the late stages. Potential to kick home late.
• #8 SILVER N BLACK (8-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Recent races are solid.

Selections: 7 – 6 – 2 – 8

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