Free Picks For Del Mar -8/8/21
Race 1 at Del Mar on Sunday is a 5 furlong Maiden Special Weight for 3-year-olds and up with a purse of $70,000 and field of 7. 1 Gerlach’s has placed in two of six starts, was second when last out in July and looks to go one better today. 2 Surplus has placed in one of two outings, was second when last seen in July and plays a prominent role today. 6 Zip Now is the half-brother of Zipper Mischief, workouts have been promising leading up to this debut and finishes amongst the leaders. 1 Gerlach’s to win, Exacta 1-2
Race 2 at Del Mar on Sunday is a 1 mile and 1/16 allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $72,000 and field of 7. 3 Truth Seeker has 5 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in July and must be given consideration. 4 Indimaaj has three victories at 1 mile, was well back when last seen in January but on previous form cannot be overlooked to today. 6 Defunded has a victory at six furlongs, was second last time out in July and plays a prominent part today. 3 Truth Seeker to win, Exacta 3-6
Race 3 on Sunday 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 First Prez has a victory at 5 furlongs, was third when last out in July and on consistency merits consideration. 2 Castle has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in May and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 3 Austin’s Boy was a winner last time out in February of 2020, has a talented jockey in the saddle and despite a long layoff plays a prominent role today. 1 First Prez to win, Exacta 1-3
Race 4 at Del Mar on Sunday is a 5 1/2 Furlong Maiden claiming for 2-year-olds with a purse of $44,000 and field of 8. 1 Commissioner David debuts today at this venue, workouts have been promising leading up to this event and finishes amongst the leaders. 4 Midnight Mammoth is the half-brother of Miss Hannah, was well back while debuting last month but cannot be overlooked today. 6 Charter Oak was third when last out in July, has finished close each time out and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 6 Charter Oak to win, Exacta 6-1
Race 5 on Sunday at Del Mar is a 5 furlong Maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $70,000 and field of 14. 4 Shout It Out has placed 7 times in 11 starts, was 3rd when last out in July, and plays a prominent role today. 8 Spanish Channel has placed five times in 23 outings, was 4th when last seen in June, and merits consideration today. 9 Big Summer is the half-sister of Platinum Rules, was third last time out in February, and on these terms and against this class is the one to beat. 9 Big Summer to win, Exacta 9-8
Race 6 at Del Mar on Sunday is the 5 1/2 furlong Graduation Stakes for 2-year-olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 6. 2 Trip To Spain was a winner when last out in July, has a talented jockey in the saddle and must be given respect from the others. 3 Thirsty Always is the half-brother of Love A HoneyBadger, was a winner when last out in July and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 4 Rock N Rye is the half-brother of Dee Way To Go, was a winner last time out in May and has a highly talented jockey on board today. 3 Thirsty Always to win, Exacta 3-4
Race 7 on Sunday 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 7. 2 Bad Beat Brian has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last out in July and a duplicate performance could be enough today. 5 TigerHon was a winner when last seen in December of 2020, debuts from a new stable today and races for the first time in the US. 6 Torosay has six victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was well back last time out in January but cannot be overlooked today. 2 Bad Beat Brian to win Exacta 2-5
Race 8 at Del Mar on Sunday is a 5 1/2 furlong Maiden claiming for 2-year-olds with a purse of $36,000 and field of 13. 4 Smart Monique is the half-sister of Hard Metal, was 3rd when last out in July and must be taken into consideration today. 8 Sue Ettas Ghost is the half-sister of Bushie, has not placed in either of two outings, was 4th when last seen but cannot be overlooked today. 9 Sally Stanford has placed in two of three starts, was second last time out in July and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 9 Sally Stanford to win, Exacta 9-4
Race 9 on Sunday at Del Mar is the 1-mile and 1/16 La Jolla Handicap for 3-year-oldswith a purse of $150,000 and field of 6. 3 Hudson Ridge has two victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last out in June and looks to complete a hat-trick today. 4 Cathkin Peak has two victories at 1 mile, was second when last seen in February and must be given serious consideration today. 6 Sword Zorro has victories at both 7 furlongs and 1 mile, was second last time out in May and faces a slightly easier task today. 6 Sword Zorro to win, Exacta 6-3
The 10th and final race on Sunday at Del Mar USA 5 1/2 furlong Maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $25,000 and field of 11. 1 HideTheLoot has placed in one of 4 starts, was second when last out in June and a duplicate performance could be enough today. 5 Head For Business has placed in one of four outings, was fourth when last seen in July, and has one of the best in the business on board. 7 Hot Pursuit has placed in each of 3 starts, was third last time out in July and on consistency merits consideration today. 1 HideTheLoot to win, Exacta 1-5
