Free Picks For Del Mar - 7/24/21

Race 1 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 8. 5 Buzz Of New York has placed in one of 6 starts, was third when last out in April, and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 6 Red Diamond has placed three times in four outings, was third when last seen in May and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 7 Norma Jean B has placed 5 times in nine starts, was second last time out in June and plays a prominent role today. 6 Red Diamond to win, Exacta 6-7

Race 2 on Saturday at Del Mar is a 5 1/2 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $28,000 and field of 7. 2 Take Me For A Spin has three victories at six furlongs was third when last out in May and with an early lead could be difficult to catch. 3 Satchel De Ritches has three victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was second when last seen in May and plays a prominent role today. 7 Terrible Ted has five victories in races of up to 6 furlongs was third last time out in June and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 2 Take Me For A Spin to win, Exacta 2-7

Race 3 at Del Mar on Saturday is a 6 ½ furlong Maiden special weight for three year olds and up with a purse of $70,000 and field of 6. 2 Sea Dreamer is the half-sister of Dongbang Jijon, was second while debuting last month and looks to go one better today. 3 Lil Town Sis has placed in one of 2 starts, was 4th when last seen in June and merits serious consideration today. 5 Velvet Slippers was second while debuting earlier in July, jockey booking is a big plus and must be respected by the rest. 2 Sea Dreamer to win, Exacta 2-3

Race 4 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 10. 2 Lone Scout has not placed in any of 5 starts, was 4th when last out in June but has been gelded since and must be given consideration. 3 HollywoodHellRaisr has placed in 2 of five outings, was second when last seen in June and looks to go one better today. 4 Trainer Please has placed in one of two starts, was second last time out in June and finishes amongst the leaders today. 3 HollywoodHellRaisr to win, Exacta 3-4

Race 5 at Del Mar on Saturday is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $25,000 and field of 10. 2 Sponsored has not placed in either of two starts, was third when last out in June and finishes amongst the leaders today. 3 Bold Voyager has placed in one of six outings, was 4th when last seen in June but a drop-in class is a big plus today. 4 Shackey’s Love has placed in one of 3 starts, was third last time out in June, and plays a prominent role today. 3 Bold Voyager to win, Exacta 3-4

Race 6 on Saturday at Del Mar is a one-mile allowance optional claiming for three year-olds and up with a purse of $72,000 and field of 14. 4 Goliad has a victory at 1 mile, was second when last out in June and must be given serious consideration. 10 Ottawa Fire has a victory at 1 mile, was second when last seen in May and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle today. 11 Dominant Soul has a victory at 1 mile, was well back last time out in November but cannot be overlooked today. 10 Ottawa Fire to win, Exacta 10-11

Race 7 at Del Mar on Saturday is a 5 1/2 furlong Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $70,000 and field of 8. 1 Mirasol is the half-sister of Mohaymen has had strong workouts leading up to this debut and on connections must be respected. 2 Mitigation debuts from this venue today, workouts have shown promise and jockey booking is a big plus. 6 Dance To The Music is the half-sister of Oscar Nod, had a price tag of $575,000 and must be given serious consideration today. 6 Dance To The Music to win, Exacta 6-2

Race 8 at Del Mar on Saturday is the 1 mile and ⅛ Eddie Read Stakes for three year olds and up with a purse of $250,000 and field of 7. 4 Count Again has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was 4th when last out in May and cannot be overlooked today. 6 Smooth Like Strait has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in June and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 7 RestrainedVengence has nine victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in June and plays a prominent role today. 6 Smooth Like Strait to win, Exacta 6-7

Race 9 at Del Mar on Saturday is a 6 ½ furlong allowance optional claiming for three year-olds and up with a purse of $72,000 and field of 9. 5 First Prez has a victory at 5 furlongs, was second when last out in June and merits serious consideration today. 7 Jazz Hands has three victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was the third when last seen in June and on these terms is difficult to overlook today. 8 Hammering Lemon has a victory at 1 mile, was fourth when last out in June and finishes in the top three today. 7 Jazz Hands to win, Exacta 7-5

Race 10 at Del Mar on Saturday is the 1-mile San Clemente Stakes for three-year-olds with a purse of $200,000 and field of 12. 2 Going Global has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in May and jockey selection is a big plus today. 9 Madone has four victories at 1 mile, was sixth when last seen in May but cannot be overlooked today. 12 Closing Remarks has victories at both 5 furlongs and 1 mile, was third last time out in May and finishes amongst the lead group today. 9 Madone to win, Exacta 9-2

The 11th and final race on Saturday at Del Mar is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $25,000 and field of 12. 1 Angel’s Advocate has a victory at six furlongs, was 7th when last out in June but faces an easier task today. 5 Sweet SoulMate has a victory at 5 furlongs, was well back when last seen in June but a drop-in class is a difference-maker today. 11 Daring Cat was a winner last time out in December, jockey selection is a big plus and plays a prominent role today. 5 Sweet SoulMate to win, Exacta 5-11

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