Free Picks for Del Mar -8/20/21

Del Mar Predictions, 8/20/21

Race 1 at Del Mar on Friday is a 1-mile claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $47,000 in field of 7. 1 Secret Club has victories at both 1 mile and 1 mile and 1 furlong, was seventh when last out in July but returns to an easier class today. 3 First Premio has seven victories at 1 mile, was third when last seen in July and holds solid claims today. 5 Stage Ready has four victories at 1 mile, was a winner last time out in July and looks to complete a hat-trick today. 5 Stage Ready to win, Exacta 5-3

Race 2 on Friday at Del Mar is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three year olds and up with a purse of $70,000 and field of 6. 1 Zero Tolerance is the half-sister of Strut, was second while debuting earlier in August and holds solid claims today. 2 Socially Smart has placed in one of three outings, was second when last seen in July and has a top-rated jockey in the saddle. 6 M Is For Magic has placed three times in eight starts, was fourth last time out early August and plays a prominent role today.1 Zero Tolerance to win, Exacta 1-6

Race 3 on Friday at Del Mar is a 1-mile and 1/16 allowance optional claiming for three year-olds and up with a purse of $76,000 and field of 5. 1 Indian Peak has five victories at 1 mile, was second when last out in July and a drop in grade could be a difference-maker today. 3 Artie’s Rumor has 12 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in June and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 4 Tiz Plus has six victories at 1 mile, was third last time out in July and finishes amongst the leaders today. 3 Artie’s Rumor to win, Exacta 3-1

Race 4 at Del Mar on Friday is a six-furlong claiming for three year olds with a purse of $39,000 and field of 8. 1 Later Days has a victory at six furlongs, was fourth when last out in July but drops a grade today, which is a big plus. 2 Righteously has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in July and finishes out front. 3 Kerralia has two victories at 5 furlongs, was second last time out in July and must be taken into consideration today. 2 Righteously to win, Exacta 2-1

Race 5 on Friday at Del Mar is a 1-mile claiming for three year olds with a purse of $55,000 and field of 11. 1 Play Chicken has two victories at 1 mile, was well back when last out in June but faces an easier task today. 4 Ingest has a victory at 1 mile, was well off the pace when last seen in July but cannot be overlooked today. 11 Mucho Del Oro has three victories in races up to 1 mile, was sixth last time out in July but won three straight prior to that. 11 Mucho Del Oro to win, Exacta 11-1

Race 6 at Del Mar on Friday is the 6 1/2 furlong Rancho Bernardo Handicap for three year-olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field of 5. 1 Scottish Star was second while debuting last month, was a winner in each start in Argentina and merits serious consideration. 3 Stellar Sound has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in July and must be given respect by the rest. 4 Edgeway has four victories at six furlongs, was 4th last time out in July but drops a class today and cannot be overlooked. 1 Scottish Star to win, Exacta 1-3

Race 7 on Friday at Del Mar is a 5 furlong allowance optional claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $74,000 and field of 10. 1 Whooping Jay has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was well back when last out in June but on prior form must be taken into consideration. 2 Thanks Mr. Eidson has two victories at five furlongs, was second when last seen in July and has placed four times in five starts this year. 5 Torosay has two victories at 5 furlongs, was a winner last time out in early August and on these terms is the one to beat. 5 Torosay to win, Exacta 5-2

The eighth and final race on Friday at Del Mar is a six-furlong maiden special weight for 2-year-olds with a purse of $70,000 and field of 11. 2 Varick is the half-sister of Ameribelle, workouts have been very strong leading up to today's debut and must be given consideration. 5 Wedding Chapel is the half-sister of Wedding Groom, was second while debuting last month and plays a prominent role today. 10 Big Switch is the half-sister of Hollywood Hills, workouts have been exceptionally fast this past week and finished amongst the leaders. 5 Wedding Chapel to win, Exacta 5-2