Free Picks For Del Mar - 9/3/21
Race 1 at Del Mar on Friday is a 1 mile and 1/16 claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $39,000 and field of 10. 1 Cleopatra’s Strike has four victories in races of up to one mile, was 7th when last out in June but a drop in grade is a big plus today. 2 Play Chicken has two victories at 1 mile, was seventh when last seen in August but on previous form merits serious consideration. 5 French Getaway has five victories in races of up to 1 mile and 4 furlongs, was third last time out in August, and must be on all shortlists. 1 Cleopatra’s Strike to win, Exacta 1-5
Race 2 on Friday at Del Mar is a 5 1/2 furlong Maiden claiming for 2-year-olds with a purse of $31,000 and field 10. 2 Half Past Twelve is the half-sister of Go Go Bi, has not placed in either of two starts, was fifth when last out in August and on current form must be respected. 9 I’m A Giraffe is the half-sister of Passing, was sixth when last seen in August and finishes amongst the leaders today. 10 Sue Ettas Ghost has not placed in any of 3 starts, was 4th last time out in August but on previous results holds solid claims. 2 Half Past Twelve to win, Exacta 2-9
Race 3 at Del Mar on Friday is a 5-furlong allowance optional claiming for three year-olds and up with a purse of $72,000 and field of 12. 2 Squared Shady has a victory at six furlongs, was well back when last out in May but on previous form must be given respect today. 3 After Midnight has a victory at 1 mile, was second when last seen in August and could go one better today. 5 Shylock Eddie has four victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was second last time out in August and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 5 Shylock Eddie to win, Exacta 5-3
Race 4 on Friday at Del Mar is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $25,000 and field of 12. 5 Miracle Of Hope has not placed in any of 4 starts, was 4th when last out in August but finishes amongst the leaders. 6 Big Moon has placed two times in five outings, was well back when last seen in August but a drop in grade is a big plus today. 11 Class Code has placed in one of 4 starts, was second last time out in August and merits consideration today. 5 Miracle Of Hope to win, Exacta 5-6
Race 5 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 12. 1 So I’m Told is the brother of Eddie’s Princess, workouts have been strong leading up to today's debut and must be given consideration. 5 Blueberry Eyes is the sister of And Counting was 6th when last seen in August but cannot be overlooked today. 7 Velvet Ghost was fifth while debuting last month, jockey selection is a big plus and must be factored into the equation. 1 So I’m Told to win, Exacta 1- 7
Race 6 on Friday at Del Mar is the six-furlong Generous Portion Stakes For 2-year-olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 12. 5 Zuboshi is the half-sister of StealTheDiamonds was a winner when last out in July and plays a prominent role today. 9 Big Novel is the sister of Big Story, was second while debuting last month, and finishes amongst the leaders today. 12 Connie Swingle is the sister of S Y Sky was a winner last time out in August and on these terms and against this group is the one to beat. 12 Connie Swingle to win, Exacta 12-5
Race 7 at Del Mar on Friday is a 1 mile and â…œ allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $72,000 and field of 12. 2 Cinnte Winnte has three victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in July and holds the leading claims while seeking a hat-trick today. 5 England’s Rose has a victory at one mile and one furlong was second when last seen in August and plays a prominent role today. 7 Get On The Bus has a victory at 1 mile, was the third last time out in August and finishes amongst the leaders. 2 Cinnte Winnte to win, Exacta 2-5
The eighth and final race on Friday at Del Mar is a 7 furlong claiming for a 3-year olds and up with a purse of $28,000 and a field of 14. 5 Dark Prince has two victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last out in August, and plays a prominent part today. 8 Stay Golden has victories at both 4 furlongs and 1 mile, was well back last time out but against this class is hard to deny today. 12 Twirling Derby has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was a winner last time out in August and must be respected by the rest. 8 Stay Golden to win, Exacta 8-5
