Free Picks For Del Mar -8/16/20

Race 2

2 Sanenus: half-sister to Appealing Maggie, debuts at this venue today, and will be in the mix at the line. Exotics

3 Qahira: was victorious when last out one year ago, looks for a hat-trick today, and will play a prominent role. Should be included

5 First Star: did not race up to form when last seen three months ago at Santa Anita but on these terms is the one to beat today. Top Pick

Race 3

1 Been Studying Her: finished runner-up when last seen three weeks ago, jockey choice is a plus and at the weights has the best prospects. Top Pick

4 Golden Principal: was victorious while debuting, has displayed excellent workouts this week, and will play a role today. Should be included

5 Biddy Duke: finished second when last seen one month ago, arrives in excellent form, and cannot be dismissed. Exotics

Race 8

1 D’s Lovely Sophia: did not race up to form when last seen three weeks ago, the yard has an excellent record in these events and will finish in the mix. Exotics

8 Nice Ice: was a runner-up when last seen three weeks ago, debuts from a new stable today, and will play a big role. Should be included

9 Donut Girl: ran well when last seen 6 weeks ago at Los Alamitos and on these terms is the one the rest will try to catch. Top Pick

Race 9

1 Defunded: half-brother to Lookin At Rose, ran a bullet workout this past week and has one of the all-time best trainers. Top Pick

3 North Pole: debuts at this venue today, has one of the best jockeys in the country and will finish amongst leaders. Should be included

6 Man Friday: American Pharoah colt, half-brother to First Commander, debuts at this venue today and must be given consideration. Exotics

Race 10

2 Maxim Rate: was victorious when last seen 5 weeks ago, jockey choice will help and will finish amongst the leaders. Should be included

5 Siberian Iris: was runner-up when last seen two months ago, carries one of the best jockeys in the saddle, and will be in the mix. Exotics

10 Pretty Point: was victorious when last seen three weeks ago, has strong claims, and is the one the rest will try to beat. Top Pick