Free Picks for Del Mar - 11/13/21
Race 1 at Del Mar on Saturday is a 5 ½ furlong Maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $36,000 and field of 6. 1 Big Strike is the half-sister of Strike The Tiger, was sixth when last out in October and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 2 SuperSonic Flyer has placed five times in eight starts, was third when last seen in October and finishes amongst the leaders today. 4 Roses R Blue is the half-sister of Smiling Rose, was second while a debuting last month and must be near or at the top of all shortlists today. 4 Roses R Blue to win, Exacta 4-2
Race 2 on Saturday at Del Mar is a 5 furlong claiming for three year olds with a purse of $55,000 and field of 7. 3 Love My Jimmy has 4 victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner when last out in August and plays a prominent role today. 5 Surplus has a victory at 5 furlongs, was well back when last seen in October but cannot be overlooked today. 7 Joe Don Looney has three victories at six furlongs, was second last time out in October and holds solid claims today. 3 Love My Jimmy to win, Exacta 3-7
Race 3 on Saturday at Del Mar is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $25,000 and filled of 9. 3 Try To Capture has placed in two of three starts, was fourth when last out in October but cannot be overlooked by the others today. 4 Funkenstein has placed three times in seven outings, was well back when last seen in October but a drop in grade could make a difference today. 5 Straus’s Place has not placed in either of two starts, was sixth last time out in October but cannot be dismissed yet. 4 Funkenstein to win, Exacta 4-3
Race 4 at Del Mar on Saturday is a one-mile allowance optional claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $72,000 and field of 6. 3 Impossible Task has victories at both 7 furlongs and 1 mile, was a winner when last out in October and holds solid claims today. 4 Arham has a victory at six furlongs, was 4th when last seen in July and must be on all shortlists today. 5 Phantom Dance has three victories at 1 mile, was a winner last time out in September and looks for a fourth consecutive trip to the winner’s circle today. 5 Phantom Dance to win, Exacta 5-3
Race 5 on Saturday at Del Mar is a 1-mile maiden special weight for three year olds and up with a purse of $70,000 and field of 9. 4 Big Bell has placed in two of three starts, was second when last out in August, has one of the best in the business on board and on these terms is the one to beat. 6 Kitten’s Kid has placed in two of 3 starts, was second when last seen in October and must be on all shortlists today. 7 Issa Court is the half-sister of Reverend Al, was third while debuting last month and plays a prominent role today. 4 Big Bell to win, Exacta 4-6
Race 6 at Del Mar on Saturday is a 6 1/2 Furlong Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $70,000 and field of 9. 5 Sir George is the half-brother of Pinchbeck, was second while debuting last month and must be given serious consideration. 6 Newgrange is the half-brother of Miss Aja Brown, debuts today at this venue, has one of the most respected trainers in the business and on connections must be respected. 7 Wesleyan debuts at this venue today, workouts have been strong leading up to this first outing and is one of 3 Baffert trained horses in this event. 6 Newgrange to win, Exacta 6-7
Race 7 on Saturday 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 10. 2 See Through It has four victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in September and on a switch to turf, must be respected. 3 Riding With Dino has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was second when last seen in October and finishes amongst the leaders today. 5 Aligato was a winner last time out in October, has a talented jockey in the saddle and holds the leading prospects today. 5 Aligato to win, Exacta 5-2
Race 8 at Del Mar on Saturday is the 6 ½ furlong Desi Arnaz Stakes for 2 year olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 5. 1 Lady T is the half-sister of Prepare For Battle, has placed in each of 2 starts, was second when last out in October and plays a prominent role today. 4 Tonito’s was a winner when last seen in October, jockey booking is a big plus and must be given serious consideration. 5 Eda was a winner last time out in October, has one of the best in the business on board and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 5 Eda to win, Exacta 5-4
The ninth and final race on Saturday at Del Mar is a 1-mile claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $30,000 and field of 10. 5 Cool Your Jets has a victory at 1 mile, was fifth when last out in October but returns to a more suitable distance and venue which is a big plus. 7 Rocks And Salt has a victory at 1 mile and one furlong, was third when last seen in October and on these terms is the leading contender today. 8 Bud Knight has a victory at 1 mile, was second last time out in October and must be taken into consideration today. 5 Cool Your Jets to win, Exacta 5-7