Del Mar Picks- 2024 Yellow Ribbon Handicap

The racing action from Del Mar on Saturday features the Yellow Ribbon Handicap. Check out our 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; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #1 SO THERE SHE WAS (2-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Barn has been solid.
• #5 POWER CONNECTION (9-5): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #3 ACQUITTED (6-1): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Should step forward from the first start.
• #6 SHOWERS (9-2): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 5 – 3 – 6

Del Mar Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 2:30 PM PT; Claiming $47k; 5 F Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #6 FORGIVING SPIRIT (3-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid.
• #4 MAMBA ON THREE (2-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Good race flow for this runner.
• #1 WHATMAKESSAMMYRUN (8-1): Contender. Potential to kick home late.
• #8 MY SUMMER DREAM (6-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Gets one of the best jockeys at the meet with Hernandez.

Selections: 6 – 4 – 1 – 8

Del Mar Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 3:00 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $76k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #6 FOR ALL MANKIND (6-5): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #2 TRANCHE (7-2): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #1 GYPSY TEARS (8-1): Contender. The 81 speed rating is among the best in the field. Should sit a good trip.
• #4 MANITOWISH (5-2): Contender. Could be griding down the competition late.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 1 – 4

Del Mar Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 3:30 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $76k; 1 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #1 RASTAMAN VIBE (5-2): Top pick. Top jock on the circuit with Hernandez.
• #4 NIGHT OUT (12-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #2 SIENNOIS (5-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Has experience at this level.
• #3 PROMISSIO (6-1): Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 1 – 4 – 2 – 3

Del Mar Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 4:00 PM PT; Sorrento Stakes $150k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 5 runners.

• #1 NOONI (6-5): Best bet of the card. Proven competitor at this configuration. Looks good based on the 86 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Bet today’s best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #2 CASALU (7-2): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #4 VODKA WITH A TWIST (4-1): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #3 NIGHT BEACON (10-1): Contender. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 4 – 3

Del Mar Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 4:30 PM PT; Starter Allowance $40k; 1 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #8 NASHOBA’S JOY (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Solid closing kick. Race may setup for this runner. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
• #6 JEWELED SHILLELAGH (9-2): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.
• #7 CARIBBEAN KING (15-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #2 BELMONT BILL (3-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 8 – 6 – 7 – 2

Del Mar Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 5:00 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

• #4 CHARMZ AWAY (5-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #1 STYLE CAT (3-1): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape. Potentially cycling to a top performance.
• #5 HOTHEAD (5-2): Contender. Having this jockey up can only help the chances. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #3 WHISKYGINANDBRANDY (15-1): Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 5 – 3

Del Mar Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 5:30 PM PT; Yellow Ribbon Handicap $200k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 6 runners.

• #2 ANISETTE (3-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Barn has been solid.
• #1 UNCORKED (5-1): Fringe Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #4 LUCKY GIRL (12-1): Worth a look. May be able to find the right setup. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #3 FUENTE OVEJUNA (10-1): Fringe Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 4 – 3

Del Mar Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 6:00 PM PT; Claiming $27k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

• #9 PICKING IT UP (30-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #8 DEVIL AMONG US (3-1): Major Player. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
• #3 POP D’ORO (7-2): Major Player. Has been running well enough recently.
• #7 THE BIG CHEESEOLA (9-2): Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 9 – 8 – 3 – 7

Del Mar Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 6:30 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 5 F Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #7 NOT A SINNER (4-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #3 WIMBERLY (8-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #9 AUTOMAX (15-1): Major Player. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #2 ABOVE ALL ELSE (20-1): Major Player. Ran at this level last out. Recent races are solid.

Selections: 7 – 3 – 9 – 2

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Saturday

• Canterbury Park picks featuring the Canterbury Park Oaks and Derby
• Del Mar picks featuring the Grade 2 Yellow Ribbon Handicap
• Saratoga Race Course picks featuring the Grade 1 Fourstardave Stakes Some turf races moved to Sunday due to Tropical Storm Debby

Sunday

• Colonial Downs picks featuring the Grade 1 Arlington Million and the Grade 2 Beverly D Stakes (Breeders’ Cup “Win and you’re in”)  Moved due to Tropical Storm Debby
• Del Mar picks featuring the Grade 3 Best Pal