Del Mar Picks- Matriarch Stakes: Sunday, December 3, 2023

The Matriarch is the feature of the Sunday card at Del Mar. The race is a grade 1 is bringing talent from across the country. Check out our Del Mar picks for Sunday.

Full Card Analysis

Del Mar Race 1 Picks

Maiden Special Weight on Turf; Post Time: 12:30 PM PT; Prize: $61,000; Distance: 1 mile; Field: 13 entries

• #10 GUY NAMED JOE (4-1): Leading the pack as the class of the field. This contender strategically positions to make a well-timed run at the leaders from the second tier of runners.
• #13 BANDWAGON (4-1): Expected to be competitive in this spot, this runner is guided by the combination of D’Amato and Ortiz. He makes a compelling case based on speed figures.
• #4 ISLAND CRUISER (3-1): Anticipated to show improvement from the first start, this Sadler-trained contender with Rosario in the irons is a strong candidate for a competitive run in the lane.
• #7 RASTAMAN VIBE (6-1): Considered a fringe contender, this horse adds depth to the field’s class.

Selections: 10-13-4-7

Del Mar Race 2 Picks

Claiming on Dirt; Post Time: 12:58 PM PT; Prize: $24,000; Distance: 6 furlongs; Field: 7 entries

• #6 YOLO CALLS (5-2): Securing the top selection, this filly exhibits races strong enough to surpass the group, boasting the highest overall power rating.
• #5 WILLAMINA (4-1): With a solid chance in this race, Willamina demonstrates performances capable of outshining the competition.
• #1 TURQUOISE BIKINI (9-2): In excellent form entering the race, this contender stands as a noteworthy candidate for success.
• #3 ALWAYS SMILING (2-1): Positioned as a strong competitor, Always Smiling is well-equipped to handle the distance, having proven abilities in previous starts.

Selections: 6-5-1-3

Del Mar Race 3 Picks

Allowance Optional Claiming on Turf; Post Time: 1:27 PM PT; Prize: $65,000; Distance: 1 mile; Field: 9 entries

• #9 ALMENDARES (3-1): Securing the top selection with the highest overall power rating, Almendares is anticipated to make a competitive run in the lane.
• #7 ALIGATO (6-1): A viable competitor running against decent company, Aligato adds depth to the race.
• #8 INDIAN PEAK (12-1): Positioned as a fringe contender, this price horse makes sense on speed figures.
• #6 GOLIAD (4-1): Another fringe contender, Goliad showcases races strong enough to beat the group, having run against decent competition.

Selections: 9-7-8-6

Del Mar Race 4 Picks

Maiden Claiming on Dirt; Post Time: 1:56 PM PT; Prize: $22,000; Distance: 6 1/2 furlongs; Field: 7 entries

• #3 THE GIANTS CANDY (5-2): The top selection, posing a threat to get loose on the front end, The Giants Candy is recognized as the class of the field.
• #2 BRING HIM HOME (3-1): A solid contender with recent strong performances, Bring Him Home is ready to run a big race.
• #7 MEMES (9-5): With a shot in this race and well-bred for the spot, Memes, guided by D’Amato and Frey, is a competitive entry.
• #6 QUINCY MARKET (4-1): A fringe contender with good form entering the race, Quincy Market adds depth to the selection.

Selections: 3-2-7-6

Del Mar Race 5 Picks

Cecil B. DeMille S. on Turf; Post Time: 2:25 PM PT; Prize: $100,000; Distance: 1 mile; Field: 9 entries

• #9 STAY HOT (3-1): Earning the top selection, Stay Hot is strategically positioned for a well-timed run and will run for the combination of Eurton and Fresu.
• #4 LORD BULLINGDON (5-2): Expected to be competitive, Lord Bullingdon makes sense on speed figures and could make a competitive run in the lane.
• #8 ALWAYS ON CAY (6-1): Another competitive entry, Always On Cay, makes sense on speed figures.
• #5 INVINCIBLE (6-1): Not without hope, Invincible, guided by the O’Neill barn and with Rosario in the irons, adds depth to the selection.

Selections: 9-4-8-5

Del Mar Race 6 Picks

Maiden Claiming on Dirt; Post Time: 2:55 PM PT; Prize: $35,000; Distance: 6 1/2 furlongs; Field: 9 entries

• #6 SHARPAZANO (5-2): Securing the top selection as the class of the field, Sharpazano is a standout in this race.
• #9 LAST CALL PAUL (5-1): Recognized as a major player, Last Call Paul consistently runs against decent company.
• #1 RIGHT IN FRONT (6-1): Positioned to be competitive, Right In Front has proven ability to handle conditions, adding depth to the selection.
• #7 BOWTIE BOYS (6-1): Expected to improve and be competitive, Bowtie Boys, in good form, is ready to run a big race.

Selections: 6-9-1-7

Del Mar Race 7 Picks

Matriarch S. on Turf; Post Time: 3:25 PM PT; Prize: $300,000; Distance: 1 mile; Field: 12 entries

• #11 CLOSING REMARKS (6-1): Securing the top selection, Closing Remarks may benefit from a hot pace. She runs for the Gaines barn with Hernandez in the irons.
• #10 FLUFFY SOCKS (5-1): A major player in this race, Fluffy Socks, with the top overall power rating, could make a competitive run.
• #8 QUEEN GODDESS (4-1): Another major player, Queen Goddess, runs races good enough to beat the group.
• #12 WAKANAKA (15-1): A price horse with a competitive edge, Wakanaka projects to sit mid-pack and come with one run. She makes sense on speed figures.

Selections: 11-10-8-12

Del Mar Race 8 Picks

Maiden Claiming on Dirt; Post Time: 3:55 PM PT; Prize: $25,000; Distance: 6 furlongs; Field: 9 entries

• #4 BOSSY BRUIN GAL (5-2): Securing the top selection as the class of the field, Bossy Bruin Gal is likely to be part of the early pace.
• #7 CONQUEST CELSIUS (8-1): Expected to be competitive, Conquest Celsius makes sense on speed figures and will likely be out on or near the lead.
• #3 CALIFORNIA CODE (6-1): Another competitive entry, California Code makes sense on speed figures and has the pedigree to be a major player.
• #8 DREAMING OF HOPE (3-1): A competitive contender, Dreaming of Hope is running for the combination of Miller and Prat. He has the pedigree to be a major player.

Selections: 4-7-3-8

Del Mar Race 9 Picks

Allowance Optional Claiming on Turf; Post Time: 4:25 PM PT; Prize: $63,000; Distance: 1 1/16 miles; Field: 14 entries

• #5 MALTESE FALCON (4-1): Securing the top selection with the highest overall power rating. Maltese Falcon has proven abilities to handle these conditions.
• #14 CALI BAY (3-1): Expected to be competitive, Cali Bay may benefit from a hot pace and makes sense on speed figures.
• #1 MIRANDA RIGHTS (6-1): Another competitive entry, Miranda Rights has been solid in recent starts. He is positioned for a well-timed run.
• #11 HULA CANDY (8-1): With a shot in this race, Hula Candy, has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk-and-pounce trip.

Selections: 5-14-1-11

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