Free Picks For Del Mar -8/14/21

Race 1 at Del Mar on Saturday is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $30,000 and field of 7. 1 Diva’s Finale has a victory at six furlongs, was third when last out in July and merits serious consideration. 2 Mr. Pickles has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in July and finishes amongst the leaders. 7 Sometimes Always was a winner last time out in July, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 7 Sometimes Always to win, Exacta 7-2

Race 2 on Saturday at Del Mar is a 1-mile and 1/16 claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $39,000 and field of 8. 2 French Getaway has five victories in races of up to 1 mile and 4 furlongs, was third when last out in July and must be given consideration. 5 Full Of Luck has two victories at 1 mile, was sixth when last seen in July and plays a prominent role today. 7 Storm The Bastille has two victories at 1 mile, was second last time out in July, debuts with a new stable today and looks to go one better. 7 Storm The Bastille to win, Exacta 7-5

Race 3 at Del Mar on Saturday is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $28,000 and field of 7. 1 Bella Renella has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was third when last out in June and finishes in the top three today. 5 Sweet Soulmate has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in July and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 7 Trip To Freedom has two victories at six furlongs, was well back last time out in July but cannot be overlooked today. 5 Sweet Soulmate to win, Exacta 5-1

Race 4 at Del Mar on Saturday is a one-mile allowance optional claiming for three year-olds and up with a purse of $74,000 and field of 9. 2 Quiet Secretary has three victories at 1 mile, was second when last out in July and jockey selection is a big plus. 4 She’s Our Charm has three victories at 1 mile, was second when last seen in May and holds the leading claims today. 9 Hotitude has four victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was well back last time out in May but cannot be overlooked today. 4 She’s Our Charm to win, Exacta 4-2

Race 5 on Saturday at Del Mar is a 5 ½ furlong Maiden claiming for 2-year-olds with a purse of $50,000 and field of 10. 4 Sugar Sugar was third while debuting last month, jockey booking is a big plus and plays a prominent role today. 6 Rock The Belles makes debut today at this venue, has a talented jockey in the saddle and finishes in the mix. 9 Half Past Twelve is the half-sister of Go Go Bi, was fourth last time out while debuting in July and cannot be overlooked today. 4 Sugar Sugar to win, Exacta 4-6

Race 6 at Del Mar on Saturday is a one-mile allowance optional claiming for three year olds with a purse of $72,000 and field of 12. 4 Burgoo Alley has a victory at six furlongs, was second when last out in July and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 5 Carpe Fortuna has a victory at 1 mile, was third when last seen in July and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 7 Valpolicella has a victory at six furlongs, was fifth last time out in June and must be given serious consideration. 5 Carpe Fortuna to win, Exacta 5-7

Race 7 on Saturday at Del Mar is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three year olds and up with a purse of $70,000 and field of 8. 1 WeAreNotBadPeople debuts from this venue today, workouts have been strong of late, and has a talented jockey in the saddle. 4 Irondale has placed in one of three outings, was well back when last seen in June but cannot be overlooked today. 6 Gerlach’s has placed in 2 of seven starts, was fifth last time out in early August, but against this class and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 6 Gerlach’s to win, Exacta 6-4

Race 8 at Del Mar on Saturday is the 1 mile and ⅜ CTT and TOC Stakes for three year olds and up with a purse of $80,000 and field of 8. 1 Neige Blanche has four victories in races of up to 1 mile and 4 furlongs, was third when last out in June and merits serious consideration. 5 RideForTheCause has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in June and finishes amongst the leaders today. 7 Red Lark has two victories in races of up to 1 mile, was well back last time out in June but a drop in grade is the difference-maker today. 7 Red Lark to win, Exacta 7-1

Race 9 on Saturday at Del Mar is a six-furlong allowance optional claiming for three year-olds and up with a purse of $72,000 and field of 6. 1 Catemaco has a victory at six furlongs, was seventh when last out earlier in August but on previous form cannot be overlooked. 3 LetsGetLucky has a victory at six furlongs, was third when last seen in July and plays a prominent role today. 4 I’ll Stand Taller has a victory at six furlongs, was second last time out in July and looks to go one better today. 4 I’ll Stand Taller to win, Exacta 4-3

The tenth and final race at Del Mar on Saturday is a 5-furlong allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $72,000 and field of 14. 1 Nu Pi Lambda has a victory at 5 furlongs, was third when last out in July, and plays a prominent role today. 9 Lalic has three victories at six furlongs, was well back when last seen in July, and finishes amongst the leaders. 10 Isn’t She Lovely has a victory at six furlongs, was second last time out in April and a drop in distance is the big difference maker today. 10 Isn’t She Lovely to win, Exacta 10-1