Free Picks for Del Mar - 8/19/21

Del Mar Predictions, 8/19/21

Race 1 at Del Mar on Thursday is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $40,000 in field of 8. 1 Aadhana has placed in two of three starts, was second when last out in February and looks to go one better today. 3 Bowl Of Cherries has placed in 2 of 7 outings, was third when last seen in July and on these terms is the one to beat. 7 For Love Not Money has not placed in either of two starts, was third last time out in July and finishes amongst the leaders. 3 Bowl of Cherries to win, Exacta 3-1

Race 2 on Thursday at Del Mar is a 5 ½ furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $23,000 and field of 8. 2 It’s A Riddle has two victories at six furlongs, was 4th when last out in May and finishes in the top three today. 3 Trouble N Paradise has four victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was third when last seen earlier in August and merits consideration today. 6 Island Life has two victories at 5 furlongs, was second last time out in July, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 6 Island Life to win, Exacta 6-3

Race 3 on Thursday at the Del Mar is a 5 furlong starter allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $38,000 and field of 9. 1 New Drama was a winner when last out earlier in August, has a highly talented jockey on board and merits serious consideration today. 5 A G Indy has a victory at 1 mile, was third when last seen in February, jockey booking is a big plus and on these terms is the one to beat. 6 Deise Delight has a victory at 1 mile, was third last time out in July and holds solid claims today. 5 A G Indy to win, Exacta 5 -1

Race 4 at Del Mar on Thursday is a 1-mile maiden claiming for 2-year-olds with a purse of $36,000 and field of 9. 2 Bombs At Cocal is the half-brother of Fan Favorite, was well back while debuting earlier in August but on connections must be given respect. 7 Even Steven debuts from this venue today, workouts have been strong of late and has a talented jockey in the saddle. 8 You’re My Boy Kat has placed in 2 of 3 starts, was second last time out in early August and must be at or near the top of all shortlists today. 8 You’re My Boy Kat to win, Exacta 8-2

Race 5 on Thursday at Del Mar is a 1-mile and 1/16 claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $30,000 and field of 11. 5 Prance has a victory at 5 furlongs, was second when last out in July and finishes amongst the leaders today. 7 Bestrella has a victory at 7 furlongs, was well back when last seen in June but cannot be overlooked today. 10 Basilia has a victory at six furlongs, was 4th last time out in July, jockey selection is a big plus and holds the best prospects today. 10 Basilia to win, Exacta 10-7

Race 6 at Del Mar on Thursday is a one-mile allowance optional claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $72,000 and field of 8. 1 She’s So Pretty has nine victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last out in early August and finishes amongst the leaders today. 4 Eddie’s New Dream has a victory at six furlongs, was fifth when last seen in July and must be respected today. 8 Secret Square has victories at both 5 furlongs and 1 mile, was a winner last time out in early August and looks for a second straight trip to the winner’s circle today. 8 Secret Square to win, Exacta 8-4

Race 7 on Thursday at Del Mar is a 1 mile and ⅜ allowance optional claiming for three year-olds and up with a purse of $74,000 and field of 8. 5 Ward ‘N Jerry has eight victories in races of up to 1 mile, was well back when last out in July but a drop in class could be a difference-maker today. 6 K P All Systems Go has victories at both 1 mile and one mile and one furlong, was seventh when last seen earlier in August but on previous form cannot be overlooked. 8 Seven Charms has victories at both 1 mile and 1 mile and three furlongs, was a winner last time out in July and on these terms is the one to beat today. 8 Seven Charms to win, Exacta 8-5

The eighth and final race on Thursday at Del Mar is a 6 ½ furlong Maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $25,000 and field of 11. 3 Perfecto Amor has not placed in any of 5 starts, was well back when last out in August but against this class must be given serious consideration. 7 Tiz Vicious has not placed in any of 5 outings, was fourth when last seen in February but a drop in distance could be the difference-maker today. 8 Gordy’s Boy has placed four times in 11 starts, was 4th last time out in July, but has since been gelded and plays a prominent role today. 8 Gordy’s Boy to win, Exacta 8-7