Del Mar Recap for Friday (7-21-23)
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two front running sprint winners on dirt (5f, 6.5f). On the turf course, a 28-1 closer graduated at one mile, a 3-1 midpack stalker/closer scored at 5f, a 9-2 stalker won the Oceanside at one mile, and a stalking favorite won the 9f finale from the inside post.
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Riding doubles for Hector Berrios (2 turf routes), Joe Bravo (routes), and Mike Smith (dirt). Doug O’Neill saddled three winners (2 dirt routes).
July 21 Claims: Race 1 – Big Buzz ($16k, Ron Ellis), Next Revolt ($16k, Robertino Diodoro), Settecento ($16k, Steve Knapp), Universal Payday ($16k, George Papaprodromou). Race 4 – Santos to Wilson ($20k, Steve Knapp). Race 10 – Yes This Time ($80k, Peter Miller).
The 20 cent Rainbow 6 pool was $310,869, and multiple tickets with six winners paid $3,477.30. The jackpot carryover stands at $71,176.
Del Mar Full Card Highlights for Friday (7-21-23)
DMR 5 Don’t Worry Boss/Smile Baby Smile Exacta ($23.20), Trifecta ($166.80)
DMR 6 AMBIVALENT ($8.20)
Double (races 5-6, $25.60)
DMR 9 SIR ATTICUS ($9.80)
DMR 10 TWIST (DMR Best Bet #3, $6.00)
Double (races 9-10, $27.20)
*Full card highlights based on $2 wagers unless otherwise noted.
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Del Mar Recap for Saturday (7-22-23)
Fast main track and firm turf course. One dueling front running winner at five panels on dirt. On the turf course, a 7-2 front runner scored at 1 1/6 miles, a 10-1 closer won the Osunitas at one mile, a closing favorite won the San Clemente (G2) at one mile, and a midpack closer tallied as the chalk in the finale at a flat mile.
Hat trick for Umberto Rispoli (2 dirt sprints). Juan Hernandez booted home a pair. Leonard Powell saddled two turf route winners.
July 22 Claims: Race 1 – Self Taught ($20k, Sandino Hernandez), Tetsu ($20k Kristin Mulhall), Wyfire ($20k, Keith Craigmyle). Race 2 – Jam Session ($16k, Sandino Hernandez), Missed Call ($16k, Kristin Mulhall), Soul of Midnight ($16k, Jesus Uranga), Spiritist ($16k, Jerry Wallace II).
The 20 cent Rainbow 6 pool was $257,800, and multiple tickets with six winners paid $2,767.76. The jackpot carryover stands at $130,201.
Del Mar Full Card Highlights for Saturday (7-22-23)
DMR 7 WARRENS CANDY GIRL (DMR Best Bet #1, $22.20)
Double (races 6-7, $29.80)
DMR 8 DUA ($3.40)
Double (races 7-8, $31.80)
Pick 3 (races 6-8, $71.40)
DMR 9 ANISETTE (DMR Best Bet #2, $6.20)
Double (races 8-9, $12.20)
Pick 3 (races 7-9, $165.00)
*Full card highlights based on $2 wagers unless otherwise noted.
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Del Mar Recap for Sunday (7-23-23)
Fast main track and firm turf course. One front running winner at one mile on dirt (placed first through disqualification). On the turf course, a last-to-first closer scored at 1/18 miles at 5-1 odds, a 5-1 presser graduated at 5f, a 7-1 closer tallied at 8.5f, a 9-2 closer won the Wickerr at one mile, and a last-to-first closing favorite captured the flat mile finale.
Riding doubles for Hector Berrios (turf), Juan Hernandez, and Umberto Rispoli (turf routes). Bob Baffert saddled three winners and Hernandez rode two. Phil D’Amato saddled three turf route winners and Rispoli rode two.
July 24 Claims: Race 1 – Anybody’s Choice ($40k, Phil D’Amato), She’s Resilient ($40k, Steve Knapp). Race 2 – President Z ($20k, Dan Blacker), Straighten Up ($20k, Doug O’Neill), Too Much Info ($20k, Gary Stute). Race 11 – Comradery ($25k, Hector Palma), Nero Tulip ($25k, Paul Aguirre), Vanzzy ($25k, Mark Glatt).
The 20 cent Rainbow 6 pool was $283,573 and nobody tabbed all six winners. Multiple tickets with five winners paid $1,386.20. The jackpot carryover stands at $195,122.
Del Mar Full Card Highlights for Sunday (7-23-23)
DMR 2 COLONEL VARGO ($8.60)
Double (races 2-3, $61.00)
DMR 4 COWBOY MIKE (DMR Best Bet #2, $5.80), Trifecta ($50.80)
Double (races 3-4, $34.80)
Pick 3 (races 2-4, $179.80)
DMR 5 JUST NAILS ($12.40), Quinella ($18.40)
Double (races 4-5, $52.40)
Pick 3 (races 3-5, $242.80)
Early Pick 4 (races 2-5, $1,173.40)
DMR 9 DU JOUR (DMR Best Bet #3, $11.60)
Double (races 9-10, $35.40)
Pick 3 (races 9-11, $202.40)
SAR 4 NEST ($3.70), Exacta ($3.40)
*Full card highlights based on $2 wagers unless otherwise noted.
Article by Jarrod Horak
