Del Mar Sunday: Track Hosts Only Stateside Graded Stakes

Sunday, September 10th is a fairly quiet day for graded stakes races. Del Mar is the only North American track to run any. They will run two.

The only other graded stakes being run on Sunday will be hosted by the Japan Racing Association.

Full Card Analysis

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club- 1

Post: 1:30 PM PT; $30k Maiden Claiming going 6 1/2 f on dirt; Entries: 9

• #7 YOLO CALLS (5-2) earns the top selection, positioned to sit in the second tier of runners and make a well-timed run at the leaders. Trained by the Eurton barn and ridden by Maldonado, she shows promise.
• #6 EXCLUSIVE JONI (4-1) stands a chance in this race and should handle the distance with ease.
• #5 UNKEPT SECRET (15-1) emerges as a price horse, possibly a fringe contender, having demonstrated competence in these conditions in previous starts.
• #8 COPPER BO TEN (8-1) also falls into the fringe contender category, fitting well enough in this race and boasting past success in similar conditions.

Selections: 7 – 6 – 5 – 8

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club- 2

Post: 2:02 PM PT; $82k Maiden Special Weight going 5 1/2 f on dirt; Entries: 12

• #1 EBOK’S DREAM GIRL (7-2) should improve after her first start and earns the top pick. She tends to run evenly and should benefit from a fair pace scenario.
• #2 SAFA (15-1) offers value as a price horse and seems like a significant player in this race, likely to contend for a place on the board. Expect an early pace presence.
• #6 SIGNORA VITTORIA (20-1) presents another price horse with a shot at success.
• #7 ASADA FRIES (4-1) shows promise to improve after her first start and could contend, known for her strong late kick. She has the ability to surpass this group.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 6 – 7

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club- 3

Post: 2:33 PM PT; $43k Starter Allowance going 1 1/16 m on turf; Entries: 13

• #12 LONE SCOUT (5-1) appears to be the best choice, arriving in excellent form and possessing the ability to outperform this field.
• #9 GOLDENEYE (5-1) should be competitive and could pose a threat if able to establish a lead early. Considered the class of the field.
• #3 MEGA MOON (4-1) should also be competitive and has shown consistency in recent starts, making a strong case for a top performance.
• #5 DERECHO DANDY (6-1) is another contender in this race, fitting well and capable of stalking and pouncing.

Selections: 12 – 9 – 3 – 5

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club- 4

Post: 3:05 PM PT; $82k Maiden Special Weight going 5 1/2 f on dirt; Entries: 13

• #1 NOTHING LIKE YOU (4-1) is poised to improve after her first start and takes the top selection. She should handle the distance comfortably and arrives in good form.
• #11 RASCALITY (3-1) is another contender, likely to improve after her first start and showing promise in recent outings.
• #4 UR IN TROUBLE (4-1) should be competitive, projected to sit mid-pack and make a late charge. She has been consistent in recent starts.
• #8 HALONE (5-2) is making her debut and should be considered for exotic bets, with the combination of Baffert and Hernandez lending credibility.

Selections: 1 – 11 – 4 – 8

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club- 5

Post: 3:37 PM PT; $82k Maiden Special Weight going 1 m on turf; Entries: 14

• #3 RASTAMAN VIBE (6-1) earns the top pick with potential for improvement after the first start, known for a strong late kick.
• #2 SHARPAZANO (4-1) should also improve and be competitive, with the ability to surpass this group.
• #5 LAKE SUPERIOR (3-1) makes her debut and is expected to be competitive, especially with the combination of Baffert and Hernandez.
• #1 AMBIGUOUS (20-1) represents a price horse with a shot, particularly due to strong early pace figures in a race lacking front-running speed.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 5 – 1

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club- 6

Post: 4:08 PM PT; $83k Allowance Optional Claiming going 6 1/2 f on dirt; Entries: 15

• #7 WINDRIBBON (5-1) appears to be the strongest contender, backed by solid speed figures.
• #4 SUPER CHIEF (3-1) should be competitive and holds the top overall power rating in the group.
• #15 TIGER DAD (15-1) is a price horse worth considering, as he has tactical speed and could benefit from the right race setup.
• #2 LET’S ACCLIMATE (8-1) may be a fringe contender, expected to be part of the early pace, potentially benefiting from a hot pace.

Selections: 7 – 4 – 15 – 2

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club- 7

Post: 4:39 PM PT; $100k Del Mar Juvenile Turf S. going 1 m on turf; Entries: 9

• #1 ANDREADYTORUMBLE (12-1) is the top selection, a price horse with consistent pace figures suitable for a moderately paced race. Trained by Miller and ridden by Rispoli.
• #3 BOLTAGE (2-1) is expected to be competitive, arriving in good form.
• #8 ENDLESSLY (5-2) should improve after the first start and could be a contender, supported by strong speed figures.
• #7 GLANDFORD (6-1) may be a fringe contender, displaying consistency in recent starts.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 8 – 7

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club- 8

Post: 5:10 PM PT; $83k Allowance Optional Claiming going 1 m on dirt; Entries: 9

• #2 DEVIL BE ME (3-1) is the top pick, proven to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #5 MASTERING (5-2) is a significant player in this race, with performances capable of beating this group.
• #4 EASTSIDE COOL (4-1) should be competitive, displaying consistency in recent outings.
• #8 GHAZAALY (15-1) is a price horse worth considering, as she seems to fit well enough in this race.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 4 – 8

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club- 9

Post: 5:40 PM PT; $83k Allowance Optional Claiming going 5 f on turf; Entries: 14

• #6 BOLDEN (8-5) stands out as the top choice, boasting tactical speed and a high power rating.
• #2 DANIEL’S MAGIC (8-1) may be best suited for exotic bets, projected to sit mid-pack and make a late run.
• #1 SAWASDEE (6-1) is another candidate for exotic bets, potentially benefiting from the race setup and expected to be part of the early pace.
• #7 MISTER ICEMAN (5-1) should also be considered for exotic bets, having performed well recently and ridden by Hernandez.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 1 – 7

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club- 10

Post: 6:09 PM PT; $300k Runhappy Del Mar Futurity going 7 f on dirt; Entries: 7

• #1 PRINCE OF MONACO (2-5) earns the top selection, showcasing tactical speed and trained by Baffert with Prat as the jockey.
• #4 RAGING TORRENT (5-1) shouldn’t have trouble with the distance and could be a contender, projected to sit mid-pack and make a late charge.
• #3 MIRAHMADI (8-1) may be a suitable choice for exotic bets, considered the class of the field and trained by Baffert with Hernandez as the jockey.
• #5 ROTHSCHILD (5-1) is another candidate for exotic bets, displaying solid early pace figures in a race lacking significant front-running speed.

Selections: 1 – 4 – 3 – 5

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club- 11

Post: 6:38 PM PT; $82k Maiden Special Weight going 1 m on turf; Entries: 12

• #7 LAHAINA FLAVOR (10-1) is the top pick among price horses, with favorable speed figures.
• #10 PLAYER B (15-1) is another price horse to consider, expected to benefit from a hot pace and trained by O’Neill with Berrios as the jockey.
• #6 QUINTECENTS (8-1) could be a contender, showing promise in previous starts.
• #8 UNCLE OSCAR (5-1) may be a fringe contender, relying on a strong late run.

Selections: 7 – 10 – 6 – 8

Betting News Horse Racing Coverage

Betting News provides in depth analysis of the week’s biggest races. This week’s lineup includes Saturday and Sunday cards.

Saturday

• Festival of Champions from Canterbury Park
• Grade 3 Turf New Kent County Virginia Derby from Colonial Downs
• Grade 1 Del Mar Debutante from Del Mar
• 5 Graded stakes races from Kentucky Downs including 2 Breeders’ Cup Win and You’re In races.

Sunday

• Grade 1 Del Mar Futurity and Grade 3 Del Mar Juvenile Turf from Del Mar

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