Del Mar Recap for Thursday (8-12-21)
Fast main track and firm turf course. One front running winner at 5.5f on dirt. The turf course winners were a last-to-first closer in a five-horse field at 5T, a stalker at 8T, a closer at 5T, and an inside stalker at 8T (rail at 30 feet).
With multiple ship and win horses competing at Del Mar, I am keeping track of where the winners are coming from. On Thursday, six winners last started at the current DMR meet. Miss Carousel is now a two-time winner at the local stand after winning a 5T affair from the outside post. One winner last competed at SA, and the lone out of town shipper last started at OP.
Riding doubles for Flavien Prat and Umberto Rispoli. Two turf route winners for trainer John Sadler.
The 20 cent Rainbow Pick 6 pool was $423,941, and multiple tickets with six winners paid $1,090.14. The jackpot carryover stands at $1,224,520.
Aug. 12 Claims: Race 2 – Barristan the Bold ($32k, Ryan Hanson), Ian Glass ($32k, Ron Ellis), McWherter ($32k, Rafael DeLeon), Psycho Dar ($32k, Eddie Truman). Race 3 – Jacodra’s Devil ($32k, Mark Glatt), Super Renee ($32k, Carl R. Sadler). Race 5 – American Dancer ($20k, Bob Hess Jr.). Race 7 – Half Right ($25k, Steve Knapp), Hot Pastrami ($20k, Bob Hess Jr.).
Del Mar Full Card Highlights for Thursday (8-12-21)
DMR 1 DIRECT LINE ($11.80)
Double (races 1-2, $23.80)
Pick 3 (races 1-3, $269.60)
DMR 7 JOE DON LOONEY (DMR Best Bet, $6.80)
Double (races 7-8, $20.00)
$1 Place Pick ALL (races 1-8, $252.00)
*Full card highlights based on $2 wagers unless otherwise noted.
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Del Mar Recap for Friday (8-13-21)
Fast main track and firm turf course. Three front running winners on dirt (8f, 6f, 5.5f). The turf course winners were a dueling front running winner placed first through disqualification at 8T, a presser/stalker at 5T, a closer at 8T, and a stalker at 5T (rail at 30 feet).
With multiple ship and win horses competing at Del Mar, I am keeping track of where the winners are coming from. On Friday, two winners last started at the current DMR meet, and a pair of FTS scored as well. The other four winners last raced at CD, GG, LRC, and SA.
A turf riding double for Juan Hernandez. He backed into his opening race winner when my best bet top choice Busker Allie was disqualified and placed 4th.
The 20 cent Rainbow Pick 6 pool was $490,620, and multiple tickets with six winners paid $1,145.56. The jackpot carryover stands at $1,336,851.
Aug. 13 Claims: Race 4 – Aristeia ($20k, Steve Miyadi), La Pulcinela ($20k, Jonathan Wong). Race 6 – Scabbard ($20k, Jonathan Wong).
Del Mar Full Card Highlights for Friday (8-13-21)
DMR 3 Wrong Turn Cupid/Kitten’s Kid Exacta ($33.40)
DMR 7 Beer Can Man/Harbored Memories Exacta ($26.00)
*Full card highlights based on $2 wagers unless otherwise noted.
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Del Mar Recap for Saturday (8-14-21)
Fast main track and firm turf course. Three front running winners on dirt (8f, 6f, 5.5f). The turf course winners were a closer at 8.5T, a front runner at 8T, a stalker at 8T, an inside stalker at 11T, and a front runner at 5T (rail at 18 feet).
With multiple ship and win horses competing at Del Mar, I am keeping track of where the winners are coming from. On Saturday, six winners last started at the current DMR meet, and Sweet Soulmate became a two-time local winner. Three winners last started at SA, and the other winner was a juvenile FTS for Luis Mendez.
Edwin Maldonado and Karen Headley teamed up for two wins. Doug O’Neill saddled two winners.
Del Mar Stakes Recaps for 8-14-21
CTT and TOC Stakes Recap – Winner: Neige Blanche ($9.40)
Ippodamia’s Girl was intent on the lead and Tapwater comfortably tracked in 2nd. Rideforthecause and Neige Blanche stalked the pace and the latter enjoyed a ground saving trip. Red Lark was sitting outside in 5th. Tapwater forged to the lead and was clear and briefly looked home free, but Neige Blanche tipped out and showed a nice kick late to score by a half-length over Red Lark. The latter was wide throughout and finished well, and trips probably all made the difference between the top two finishers. Tapwater safely saved the show and Rideforthecause was right behind him. Crystalle was next, followed by Global Brand, Catch the Eye, and a fading Ippodamia’s Girl.
The 20 cent Rainbow Pick 6 pool was $677,340, and multiple tickets with six winners paid $2,766.30. The jackpot carryover stands at $1,491,923.
Aug. 14 Claims: Race 1 – Sometimes Always ($16k, Jorge Gutierrez). Race 2 – French Getaway ($25k, Kristin Mulhall), Irish Heatwave ($25k, Mike Maker), Luck of the Draw ($25k, Victor Garcia). Race 3 – Vegan ($20k, Mark Glatt).
Del Mar Full Card Highlights for Saturday (8-14-21)
DMR 1 Diva’s Finale/Sometimes Always Exacta ($20.00)
DMR 6 Burgoo Alley/Carpe Fortuna Exacta (DMR Best Bet #1, $23.60)
DMR 8 Neige Blanche/Red Lark/Tapwater Trifecta ($139.00)
DMR 10 ANNA FANTASTIC (DMR Best Bet #2, $5.80)
Double (races 9-10, $41.20)
Pick 3 (races 8-10, $123.20)
*Full card highlights based on $2 wagers unless otherwise noted.
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Del Mar Recap for Sunday (8-15-21)
Fast main track and firm turf course. One front running winner at 5.5f on dirt. The turf course winners were a closer at 5T, a stalker at 5T, two closers at 8T, and an inside stalker at 8T (rail at 18 feet).
With multiple ship and win horses competing at Del Mar, I am keeping track of where the winners are coming from. On Sunday, six winners last started at the current DMR meet, and none of them were exiting victories. One winner last raced at LRC, one last competed at the 2020 SA autumn meet, and the other winner shipped in from Ireland.
Four-bagger for jockey Abel Cedillo. Turf route riding double for Flavien Prat.
Del Mar Stakes Recaps for 8-15-21
Solana Beach Stakes Recap – Winner: Pulpit Rider ($16.60)
Leggs Galore was aggressively handled early but this turf course has not been kind to front end speed. The early leader was rolling along at a good clip and started to get tired in the stretch. Nardini chased from 2nd, led, and briefly looked home free but Pulpit Rider rallied from last to score by a nose under Prat. Beaten favorite Warren’s Showtime stalked from the outside post and had every chance but failed to quicken and settled for the show. Leggs Galore weakened to 4th and Sedamar and Cassie Belle trailed.
The 20 cent Rainbow Pick 6 pool was $669,141, and multiple tickets with six winners paid $194.24. The jackpot carryover stands at $1,645,118.
Aug. 15 Claims: Race 1 – On Deck ($25k, Jonathan Wong), Saving Sophie ($25k, Matt Shirer), Storming Lady ($25k, Jeff Mullins). Race 6 – Flat Out Joy ($16k, Doug O’Neill). Race 8 – Cajun Treasure ($20k, Peter Miller), Causeididitmyway ($20k, Matt Shirer), Leprino ($20k, Charles Treece).
Del Mar Full Card Highlights for Sunday (8-15-21)
DMR 2 SAULS CALL ($3.80), Trifecta ($33.00)
Double (races 1-2, $31.80)
Double (races 2-3, $26.80)
Pick 3 (races 1-3, $164.40)
Pick 3 (races 2-4, $53.40)
Early Pick 4 (races 2-5, $59.15)
Early Pick 5 (races 1-5, $361.35)
*Full card highlights based on $2 wagers unless otherwise noted.
Article by Jarrod Horak
