Free Picks For Del Mar -7/18/21
Race 1 at Del Mar on Sunday is a 5 ½ furlong Maiden Claiming for 2-year-olds with a purse of $27,000 and field of 8. 3 You’re My Boy Kat is the half-brother of Soul Of Jersey, was third while debuting earlier in July and is one of the leading contenders today. 5 Tee Shot is the half-brother of All In Girl, was fourth while debuting last month and finishes in the mix today. 6 EddieSpaghetti is the half-brother of Follow The Facts, leaves from a well-established stable and must be respected by the rest. 3 You’re My Boy Kat to win, Exacta 3-5
Race 2 at Del Mar on Sunday is a 6 ½ furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $33,000 and a field of 7. 1 Dark Hedges has three victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was second when last out in May and with a drop-in grade is the one to beat today. 5 Camby has six victories in races of up to 6 furlongs was a winner when last seen in June and holds solid claims today 7 Red Valor has four victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner last time out in June and finishes amongst the lead group today. 1 Dark Hedges to win, Exacta 1-5
Race 3 on Sunday at Del Mar is a 5 ½ furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $45,000 and a field of 11. 2 Beautiful Ballad has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in January of 2020 but cannot be overlooked following a long layoff. 5 Anonymously has three victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was 4th when last seen in June but a drop-in distance could make a difference today. 7 Gypsy Blu has six victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner last time out in June and on these terms is the one the rest must next. 7 Gypsy Blu to win, Exacta 7-2
Race 4 on Sunday at Del Mar is a 5 furlong Maiden claiming for 2-year-olds with a purse of $36,000 and field of 9. 2 Dreamer Girl has not placed in either of 2 starts, was fifth when last out earlier in July but cannot be overlooked today. 3 Smart Monique is the half-sister of Hard Metal, was third last time out in early July, and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 8 Sally Stanford is the half-sister of Noami Fraley, was 3rd last time out in early July, and on form is hard to deny today. 8 Sally Stanford to win, Exacta 8-3
Race 5 at Del Mar on Sunday is a 1 mile and 3/8 allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $72,000 and field of 8. 1 Lady Noguez has two victories at 1 mile, was fifth when last out in June but a drop-in grade is the difference-maker today. 3 Cover Version has 3 victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last seen earlier in July and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 7 Miss Bella Ciao was a winner last time out in June, has a talented rider onboard and finishes amongst the leaders. 1 Lady Noguez to win, Exacta 1-3
Race 6 on Sunday at Del Mar is a 6 ½ furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $28,000 and field of 8. 1 Jan Jan Can has two victories at six furlongs, was second when last out in May and against this class is one of the leading contenders today. 2 Dozo has two victories at 5 furlongs, was 4th when last seen in June but cannot be overlooked today. 3 FlatterWithJewels has victories at five furlongs and 1 mile, was third last time out in early July and a drop-in distance could be a big help today. 1 Jan Jan Can to win, Exacta 1-3
Race 7 at Del Mar on Sunday is the 1 mile Wicker Stakes for 3-year-olds and up with a purse of $80,000 and field of 8. 2 Neptune’s Storm has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last out in June, and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 3 Tiz Plus has six victories at 1 mile, was third when last seen in June and plays a prominent role today. 7 Majestic Eagle has three victories at 1 mile, was fourth last time out in June and finishes amongst the elite group today. 2 Neptune’s Storm to win, Exacta 2-7
Race 8 on Sunday at Del Mar is a 5 furlong Maiden Special Weight for 2-year-olds with a purse of $70,000 and field of 9. 1 Busker Allie is the sister of George Herman Ruth was third when last out in early July and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 2 Ko Olina was a winner when last seen in June, jockey booking is a big plus and on these terms is hard to deny today. 8 Bonita Leona is the sister of El Tigre Terrible, workouts have been very good leading up to this debut and on connections must be respected. 2 Ko Olina to win, Exacta 2-8
Race 9 on Sunday at Del Mar is 5-furlong Allowance Optional Claiming for 3-year-olds and up with a purse of $72,000 and field of 11. 1 Fantasy Heat has three victories at 5 furlongs, was second when last out in September of 2020 and a duplicate performance today could be enough following a long layoff. 2 AngelCents has five victories in races of up to 5 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in May and on these terms is the one to beat today. 5 Thrilling is the half-sister of Battle Of Jericho, was a winner while debuting in May and is one of the leading contenders today. 1 AngelCents to win, Exacta 2-5
Race 10 on Sunday at Del Mar is the 1 and 1/2 Mile Cougar II Stakes for three year olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field of 6. 4 Red King has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile, when was 3rd when last out in June and finishes amongst the leaders today. 5 Cupid’s Claws has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was well back when last seen in June but cannot be overlooked today. 6 TizAMagician has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second last time out in June and must be respected by the others. 4 Red King to win, Exacta 4-6
Race 11 at Del Mar on Sunday is a 1 mile and 1/16 allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $72,000 and a field of 14. 3 Javanica has a victory at 1 mile, was sixth when last out in May but cannot be overlooked today. 4 Burgoo Alley was a winner when last seen in June, jockey booking is a big plus and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 7 Bleu Ballon has a victory at six furlongs, was second last time out in May, and plays a prominent role today. 4 Burgoo Alley to win, Exacta 4-7