Free Picks For Del Mar -8/12/21
Race 1 at Del Mar on Thursday is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $31,000 and field of 6. 2 RaiseBeforeTheFlop has not placed in any of 2 starts, was fifth when last out in June and has one of the best in the business on board. 4 Roadside has placed in one of three starts, was second when last seen in June and finishes amongst the leaders today. 5 Mongolian Ford has placed in one of five starts, was fifth last time out in May but against this group is difficult to deny today. 5 Mongolian Ford to win, Exacta 5-2
Race 2 on Thursday at Del Mar is a 5 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $45,000 and field of 6. 2 Barristan The Bold has three victories at seven furlongs was fifth when last out in March but on prior form cannot be overlooked. 3 Ian Glass has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in May and on these terms is the one the rest must catch today 4 Psycho Dar has six victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was 4th last time out in May and finishes amongst the leaders today. 3 Ian Glass to win, Exacta 3-4
Race 3 at Del Mar on Thursday is a 5 ½ furlong Maiden claiming for 2-year-olds with a purse of $27,000 and field of 9. 2 Sip Sip Hooray is the half-sister of Unchain Her Heart has placed in one of 2 starts, was third when last out in July and plays a prominent role today. 3 Jacrondra’s Devil is the half-sister of TheNextBestThing, was 4th while debuting last month and finishes in the mix today. 5 Super Renee debuts from this venue today, has a highly talented jockey onboard and must be given consideration. 2 Sip Sip Hooray to win, Exacta 2-3
Race 4 on Thursday at Del Mar is a 1-mile maiden special weight for 2-year-olds with a purse of $70,000 and a field of 13. 5 PeachHaven debuts today at this venue, jockey selection is a big plus and finishes amongst the leaders. 6 Dendera was fifth while debuting last month, jockey booking is a big help and finishes with the lead group. 7 Peppermint Flirt debuts at this venue today, workouts have been very strong of late, and is the one to beat. 7 Peppermint Flirt to win, Exacta 7-5
Race 5 at Del Mar on Thursday is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $28,000 and field of 7. 1 Boyson has two victories at 1 mile, was second when last out in July, and plays a prominent role today. 3 American Dancer has two victories at 1 mile, was well back when last out in July but faces an easier assignment today. 7 Invictatatus has two victories at 1 mile, was well back last time out in June, but was interfered with early and merits serious consideration today. 3 American Dancer to win, Exacta 3-7
Race 6 on Thursday at Del Mar is a 5-furlong allowance optional claiming for three year-olds and up with a purse of $72,000 and field of 9. 1 Fireproof was a winner when last out in May, jockey selection is a big plus today and on these terms is the one to beat. 4 Rain Diva has three victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was sixth when last seen in May but a drop in distance is a big plus today. 6 Super Game has a victory at 1 mile, was second last time out in May and plays a prominent role today. 1 Fireproof to win, Exacta 1-6
Race 7 at Del Mar on Thursday is 6 furlong claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $39,000 and field of 11. 1 Carpe Donum is the half-brother of Rionero, was a winner when last out in June and looks for a second straight victory today. 4 Hot Pastrami was a winner when last seen in July, jockey booking is a big plus and plays a prominent role today. 7 Half Right has a victory at 5 furlongs, was second last time out in July, and must be on all shortlists today. 1 Carpe Donum to win, Exata 1-7
The eighth and final race on Thursday at Del Mar is a 1-mile allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $72,000 and field of 13. 1 Hockey Dad has three victories and races of up to 1 mile, was fourth when last out in July but a drop in grade should be the difference-maker today. 2 Crew Dragon has a victory at 1 mile, was second when last seen in July, and holds solid claims today. 5 War Machine was a winner last time out in July, jockey selection is a big plus and must be given serious consideration today. 1 Hockey Dad to win, Exacta 1-2
