Free Picks For Del Mar -9/4/21

Race 1 at the Del Mar on Saturday is a six-furlong Maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $70,000 and field of 10. 2 Cali Bay has not placed in any of 3 starts, was well back when last out in March of 2020 but cannot be overlooked today. 3 Vetoed was 3rd while debuting in June, has an excellent jockey in the saddle, and holds the leading credentials today. 9 Sumo is the half-brother of Amadora, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 9 Sumo to win, Exacta 9-3

Race 2 on Saturday at Del Mar is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $45,000 and field of 9. 6 Fly To Mars has eight victories in races of up to 1 mile, was 4th when last out in May, and plays a prominent role today. 7 Ian Glass has six victories at 1 mile, was well back when last seen in August and must be given consideration. 8 Irish Heatwave has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second last time out in August, jockey booking is a big plus and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 8 Irish Heatwave to win, Exacta 8-6

Race 3 at Del Mar on Saturday is a 6 ½ furlong starter allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $38,000 and field of 6. 1 Ka’Nah has a victory at five furlongs was a second when last out in July and plays a prominent role today. 3 Took Charge has a victory at 5 furlongs, was second when last seen in August and jockey selection is a big advantage. 4 Augusta Melody has a victory at six furlongs, was second last time out in July, but on previous form and against this class is the one to beat today. 4 Augusta Melody to win, Exacta 4-3

Race 4 on Saturday at Del Mar is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $25,000 and field of 14. 1 Roadside has placed in one of three starts, was second when last out in June and looks to go one better today. 6 AllAboutTheMoney has not placed in any of 7 starts, was 4th when last seen in August but drops a grade, which should help today. 8 Cant Stop This Man has placed in one of three starts, was well back last time out in August but cannot be overlooked today. 1 Roadside to win, Exacta 1-6

Race 5 at Del Mar on Saturday is a 1-mile and 1/16 allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $72,000 and field of 9. 3 Miss Bella Ciao has a victory at 1 mile, was third when last out in July and plays a prominent role today. 5 Queen Goddess was a winner when last seen in August, jockey booking is a big plus and holds the leading credentials today. 8 Moraz has a victory at 1 mile, was well back last time out in April but faces a far easier task and is the one to beat. 8 Moraz to win, Exacta 8-5

Race 6 on Saturday at Del Mar is the six-furlong I’m Smokin Stakes for 2-year-olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 8. 1 Zuboshi is the half-sister of StealTheDiamonds was a winner when last out in July and must be respected by the rest. 5 Rock N Rye has victories at both 4 and 5 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in August, and on these terms plays a prominent role today. 7 Thirsty Always has been victorious at both 4 and 5 furlongs, was 4th last time out in August and against this group is the one to beat today. 7 Thirsty Always to win, Exacta 7-5

Race 7 at Del Mar on Saturday is a 1-mile maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $70,000 and field of 14. 4 Buzz Of New York has placed in two of 7 starts, was second when last out in July, and plays a prominent role today. 7 Rhythm And Grace has placed three times in five starts, was third when last seen in July, and finishes amongst the leaders today. 9 Floral Essence has placed each time in 4 starts, was second last time out in August, and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 9 Floral Essence to win, Exacta 9-4

Race 8 on Saturday at Del Mar is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $33,000 and field of 8. 4 Gator Shining has a victory at 5 furlongs, was fifth when last seen in July and must be taken into consideration. 5 Charge Cash has two victories at six furlongs, was well back when last out in August, but against this group and on previous form is the one to beat today. 7 Diva’s Finale has victories at both 6 furlongs and 1 mile, was a winner last time out in August and plays a prominent part today. 5 Charge Cash to win, Exacta 5-7

Race 9 on Saturday at Del Mar is the 1 mile and ⅛ John C. Mabee Stakes for three year-olds and up with a purse of $200,000 and field of 9. 1 Maxim Rate has six victories in races of up to 1 mile and 3 furlongs, was third when last out in August and finishes amongst the leaders. 3 DogTag has four victories in races of up to 1 mile and 2 furlongs, was second when last seen in August and merits consideration today. 8 Going To Vegas has five victories in races of up to 1 mile and two furlongs, was a winner last time out in July and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 8 Going To Vegas to win, Exacta 8-3

Race 10 on Saturday at Del Mar is a 5 1/2 furlong Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $70,000 and field of 14. 1 Apprehend debuts today at this venue, workouts have been very strong of late and must be respected. 4 Breakfast Ride is the brother of Dark N Cloudy, jockey selection is a big plus and finishes amongst the leaders. 10 Corniche is the half-brother of Coffee Crush, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 10 Corniche to win, Exacta 10-1

The 11th and final race at Del Mar on Saturday is the 1 mile and ⅛ Del Mar Derby for three-year-olds with a purse of $250,000 and field of 14. 1 Hudson Ridge has two victories at one mile, was third when last out in August, and jockey selection is a big plus. 9 Zoffarelli has a victory at seven furlongs, was second when last seen in August, has a talented jockey in the saddle and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 13 Sword Zorro has three victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner last time out in August and plays a prominent role today. 9 Zoffarelli to win, Exacta 9-13