Free Picks For Del Mar -8/13/21

Race 1 at Del Mar on Friday is a 1-mile maiden special weight for 2-year-olds with a purse of $70,000 and field of 9. 2 Busker Allie is the full sister of George Herman Ruth, was fifth when last out in July and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 4 Distorted Diva has placed in one of three outings, was second when last seen in July and looks to go one better today. 8 Mogollon Rim is the half-brother of Fast Enough, debuts from this venue today and on connections merits consideration. 4 Distorted Diva to win, Exacta 4-2

Race 2 on Friday at Del Mar is a 1-mile starter allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $40,000 and field of 5. 3 Trouville has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was second when last out in July, and has a highly talented jockey onboard. 4 Samurai Charm has two victories at 5 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in July and merits the respect of the others. 5 Varoma has two victories at 1 mile, was a winner last time out in June and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 5 Varoma to win, Exacta 5-3

Race 3 at Del Mar on Friday is a 5 furlong Maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $70,000 and field of 9. 3 Wrong Turn Cupid debuts at this venue today, workouts have been strong of late and jockey selection is a plus. 4 Mamba Queen has placed three times in four outings, was second when last seen in August of 2020 and upon returning from a long break is the one to beat. 6 Kitten’s Kid is the sister of Jungle Boy, jockey booking is a big plus and on connections finishes amongst the leaders. 4 Mamba Queen to win, Exata 4-6

Race 4 at Del Mar on Friday is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $25,000 and field of 10. 2 Queen Of Love has not placed in either of two starts, was third when last out in June, and plays a prominent role today. 8 La Pulcinela has placed three times in six outings, was second when last seen in June and jockey booking is a big advantage. 9 Medusa’s Gaze has placed 7 times in 11 starts, was 3rd last time out in July and against this group is the one the rest must catch. 9 Medusa’s Gaze to win, Exacta 9-8

Race 5 on Friday at Del Mar is a 1 mile Maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $70,000 and field of 13. 6 TalleMark has placed in one of 8 starts, was second when last out in May, and must be respected today. 8 Hail Freedom has placed in one of three outings, was third when last seen in March and with a late lead should be hard to catch. 9 Big Coupe has placed three times in four starts, was third last time out in May, and on these terms merits serious consideration today. 8 Hail Freedom to win, Exacta 8-9

Race 6 at Del Mar on Friday is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $28,000 and field of 10. 3 Scabbard has victories at both 6 furlongs and 1 mile, was second when last out in June and on consistency merits consideration. 6 Hit The Seam has two victories at 5 furlongs, was third when last seen in June and jockey selection is a plus. 9 Box Of Chocolates has victories at both 6 furlongs and 1 mile, was 4th last time out in July and finishes in the mix today. 3 Scabbard to win, Exacta 3-6

Race 7 on Friday at Del Mar is a 5-furlong allowance for three-year-olds with a purse of $76,000 and field of 8. 2 Good With People has four victories in races of up to seven furlongs, was a winner when last out in May, and holds the leading claims today. 3 Commander Khai has a victory at 5 furlongs, was second when last seen in July, and finishes amongst the leaders today. 5 Beer Can Man has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second last time out in February and on a drop-in grade is the one to beat today. 5 Beer Can Man to win, Exacta 5-2

The eighth and final race at Del Mar on Friday is a 5 ½ furlong Maiden claiming for 2-year-olds with a purse of $27,000 and a field of 10. 3 You’re My Boy Kat is the half-brother of Soul Of Jersey, has placed in one of 2 starts, was second when last out, and plays a prominent role today. 7 Kimmer debuts from this venue today, workouts have been very encouraging and must be given serious consideration. 8 Chris Fix is the half-brother of Carrie’s Success, debuts from this venue today and on connections must be at or near the top of all shortlists today. 8 Chris Fix to win, Exacta 8-3