Del Mar Recap for Friday (11-12-21)
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two front running winners on dirt (8f, 6f). The other two main track winners pressed the pace. On the turf course, a closing FTS won the 5f opener, a front runner graduated at 8f, a front running 2yo filly smartly earned her diploma at 5f (Shoppingforpharoah), and a closer from the inside post won the 5f feature (rail at 30 feet).
Ricardo Gonzalez booted home a pair. Jonathan Wong saddled two winners.
Nov. 12 Claims: Race 2 – Tiger Dad ($50k, Jonathan Wong). Race 6 – Chollima ($8k, Ruben Gomez), Discernment ($8k, Rosemary Trela). Race 7 – Hot Rageous ($20k, Richard Baltas). Race 8 – La Pulcinela ($16k, Sergio Morfin).
The 20 cent Rainbow 6 pool was $139,367, and multiple tickets with six winners paid $142.90. The jackpot carryover stands at $134,269.
Del Mar Full Card Highlights for Friday (11-12-21)
DMR 1 Unbridled Mary/Pammy’s Ready/Phenom Trifecta ($108.00)
DMR 3 BALLY’S CHARM ($8.60), Exacta ($18.00)
Double (races 2-3, $40.00)
Pick 3 (races 1-3, $146.60)
DMR 4 ESSENTIAL WAGER ($3.80), Exacta ($11.20), Superfecta ($57.60)
Double (races 3-4, $16.40)
Pick 3 (races 2-4, $56.20)
Double (races 4-5, $16.60)
Pick 3 (races 3-5, $80.00)
Early Pick 4 (races 2-5, $316.80)
Early Pick 5 (races 1-5, $1,396.80)
Pick 3 (races 4-6, $55.00)
SA 8 LA PULCINELA (DMR Best Bet #2, $5.60), Quinella ($12.40), Trifecta ($86.20)
Double (races 7-8, $18.40)
Pick 3 (races 6-8, $44.40)
Late Pick 4 (races 5-8, $224.60)
Late Pick 5 (races 4-8, $566.40)
20 cent Rainbow 6 (races 3-8, $142.90)
DED 8 KELA’S TURN ($7.40), Exacta ($19.40)
RP 8 Rowdy Rascal/Cuatro Madres Exacta ($12.80)
*Full card highlights based on $2 wagers unless otherwise noted.
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Del Mar Recap for Saturday (11-13-21)
Fast main track and firm turf course. One front running winner at 6.5f on dirt. Pressers from 2nd won three races, and an outside midpack stalker won the other dirt race. On the turf course, a front runner scored at 5f, a stalker sitting in 2nd wore down the front runner at 8f, a stalker won at 5f, and a stalker reeled in my front running top choice in the flat mile finale (rail at 30 feet).
Juan Hernandez booted home three winners.
Del Mar Stakes Recaps for 11-13-21
Eda was the overwhelming favorite vs. four rivals in the Desi Arnaz Stakes. She looked like the controlling speed from the outside post but her stablemate Under the Stars added blinkers and set the pace. Eda ($2.40) pressed outside, edged away from her front running stablemate Under the Stars, turned away stalker Tonito’s, and won by 4+ lengths. Tonito’s grabbed 2nd over Under the Stars, and they were well clear of Lady T. The latter ducked in sharply shortly after the start, and she straightened up, made a wide move, and ran out of steam in the lane. Endless Thirst trailed. The final time for 6.5f was 1:15.53.
Nov. 13 Claims: Race 1 – Roses R Blue ($50k, Steve Knapp). Race 2 – Love My Jimmy ($50k, Bob Hess Jr.), Wipe the Slate ($50k, Doug O’Neill). Race 9 – Cosmo ($32k, Doug O’Neill), Ottawa Fire ($32k, Bob Hess Jr.).
The 20 cent Rainbow 6 pool was $239,971, and multiple tickets with six winners paid $1,919.18. The jackpot carryover stands at $189,213.
Del Mar Full Card Highlights for Saturday (11-13-21)
DMR 1 ROSES R BLUE ($3.40), Exacta ($5.60)
Double (races 1-2, $25.00)
DMR 4 Arham/Phantom Dance Exacta ($25.00)
DMR 8 EDA ($2.40)
Double (races 7-8, $32.40)
Double (races 8-9, $6.20)
Pick 3 (races 7-9, $60.00)
WO 8 LADY SPEIGHTSPEARE ($12.90), Exacta ($39.10)
Double (races 7-8, $51.20)
*Full card highlights based on $2 wagers unless otherwise noted.
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Del Mar Recap for Sunday (11-14-21)
Fast main track and firm turf course. One front running winner at one mile on dirt. On the turf course, a stalker took the 8f opener, a stalker scored at 5f, an outside stalker won at 8f, a front runner tallied at 5f, and a stalker won the flat mile finale (rail at 30 feet).
Hat trick for Juan Hernandez. Riding doubles for Flavien Prat and Umberto Rispoli.
Del Mar Stakes Recaps for 11-14-21
The Bob Hope Stakes (G3) was reduced to four entrants following the defection of Rock N Rye. The start was eventful. Forbidden Kingdom stumbled and broke outward. Winning Map broke inward and bumped with his stablemate Kamui, and Messier had a smooth beginning from the rail. Forbidden Kingdom was the early leader, and Winning Map recovered and went up to press the pace outside the early leader. Kamui sat in 3rd and Messier was patiently handled at the back. Forbidden Kingdom never let Winning Map go by and smartly kept that one at bay, but Messier ($4.40) rumbled past them all in the stretch to win by a comfortable 3+ lengths. Forbidden Kingdom was second best and Winning Map checked in an okay 3rd. Kamui trailed. Flavien Prat rode the winner for Bob Baffert and the final time was 1:22.74.
Nov. 14 Claims: Race 1 – Bestrella-IRE ($32k, Doug O’Neill). Race 4 – Back Ring Luck ($16k, Jamey Thomas), Doc Adams ($16k, Ruben Gomez). Race 5 – Freedom Lass ($25k, Bill Spawr), Over Attracted ($25k, Cesar DeAlba). Race 9 – Basilia ($40k, Mike Maker).
The 20 cent Rainbow 6 pool was $247,526, and multiple tickets with six winners paid $492.66. The jackpot carryover stands at $245,885.
Del Mar Full Card Highlights for Sunday (11-14-21)
DMR 1 BESTRELLA ($6.40)
DMR 2 Professors’ Pride/Bold Choice Exacta ($9.40)
Double (races 1-2, $24.00)
Pick 3 (races 1-3, $60.40)
DMR 4 BACK RING LUCK ($6.40), Exacta ($12.00)
Double (races 3-4, $17.00)
Pick 3 (races 2-4, $58.00)
Double (races 4-5, $37.80)
Pick 3 (races 3-5, $120.40)
DMR 6 Durante/Union Train Exacta ($16.00)
Pick 3 (races 4-6, $71.60)
WO 8 Mighty Heart/Sir Winston Exacta ($22.00)
*Full card highlights based on $2 wagers unless otherwise noted.
Article by Jarrod Horak
