Free Picks for Del Mar - 11/6/21
Race 1 at Del Mar on Saturday is a 1 mile and 1/16 allowance optional claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field of 9. 1 One Fast Bro has two victories at 1 mile, was second when last out in October and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 3 OffLee Naughty was a winner when last seen in October, has one of the best in the business on board and must be respected by the rest. 5 Appreciated has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in October and holds solid claims today. 1 One Fast Bro to win, Exacta 1-5
Race 2 at Del Mar on Saturday is the 1-mile and ⅝ Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Stakes for three year olds and up with a purse of $250,000 and field of 7. 2 Lone Rock has 12 victories in races of up to 1 mile and 6 furlongs, was second when last out in September and on these terms is the one to beat. 4 TizAMagician has five victories in races of up to 1 mile and 4 furlongs, was fifth when last seen in October and must be on all shortlists today. 6 Locally Owned has five victories and races of up to 1 mile and five furlongs, was a winner last time out in September and plays a prominent role today. 2 Lone Rock to win, Exacta 2-4
Race 3 at Del Mar on Saturday is the 1 mile Goldikova Stakes for three year olds and up with a purse of $300,000 and field of 9. 2 Princess Grace has six victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last out in September and looks for a fifth consecutive trip to the winner’s circle today. 3 Abscond has victories at both 5 furlongs and 1 mile, was fifth when last seen in October and plays a prominent role today. 7 Going Global has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in August and with one of the best in the business on board is difficult to deny today. 7 Going Global to win, Exacta 7-2
Race 4 at Del Mar on Saturday is the seven-furlong Breeders Cup Filly & Mare Sprint for three year olds and up with a purse of $1,000,000 and field of 6. 4 Ce Ce was victorious in a Grade 1 in 2020, has a talented jockey in the saddle and merits the respect of the rest. 5 Gamine has won nine of 10 starts, with five victories at the Grade 1 level and against this group is hard to deny today. 6 Bella Sofia has won four of five starts, including one Grade 1 and plays a prominent role at the wire today. 5 Gamine to win, Exacta 5-6
Race 5 at Del Mar on Saturday is the 5 Furlong Breeders Cup Turf Sprint for three year olds and up with a purse of $1,000,000 and field of 18. 2 Emaraaty Ana was a winner in July, was second when last out, jockey selection is a big plus and plays a prominent role today. 3 Golden Pal was a winner at the Breeders Cup juvenile last year, has one of the best in the business on board and must be at or near the top of all shortlists today. 9 Kimari has been victorious in each of 2 starts on dirt this year, has had previous success on Turf and must be taken into consideration. 3 Golden Pal to win, Exacta 3-2
Race 6 at Del Mar on Saturday is the 1 mile Big Ass Fans Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile for three year olds and up with a purse of $1,000,000 and field of 8. 2 PingXiang has won each of the last three outings, has a talented rider in the saddle and finishes amongst the leaders. 3 Ginobili was a winner in a Grade 2 in August, has been victorious at this distance and venue previously and must be respected by the rest. 5 Life Is Good was a winner at the Kelso Handicap in September, which was Grade 2 level, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and on these terms is the one to beat. 5 Life Is Good to win, Exacta 5-3
Race 7 at Del Mar on Saturday is the 1 mile and ⅜ Maker’s Mark Breeders Cup Filly and Mare Turf for three year olds and up with a purse of $2,000,000 and field of 12. 4 Rougir was fifth when last out earlier this year, has a talented jockey in the saddle and finishes amongst the leaders. 7 War Like Goddess has won 4 straight following a victory in September, has reached the winner’s circle in six of seven outings, and holds the leading claims today. 8 Love Only You was a winner in April, returns from a four-month layoff but cannot be overlooked by the others today. 7 War Like Goddess to win, Exacta 7-4
Race 8 at Del Mar on Saturday is the Qatar Racing Breeders Cup Sprint for three year olds and up with a purse of $2,000,000 and field of 9. 2 Jackie’s Warrior has seven victories in 10 starts, was a winner when last out in September and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 8 Special Reserve has been victorious in five of seven outings, with the most recent victory last month at Keeneland and holds solid claims today. 9 Dr. Schivel has five victories, with the most recent last month at the Santa Anita Sprint Championship, jockey selection is a big plus and plays a prominent role today. 2 Jackie’s Warrior to win, Exacta 2-9
Race 9 at Del Mar on Saturday is the 1 mile FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile for three year olds and up with a purse of $2,000,000 and field of 16. 3 Space Blues has three victories in 2021, has a talented rider onboard and finishes amongst the first three today. 6 Mo Forza did not win a race this year until August, but has won each of the last two of which both were Grade 2s and must be taken into consideration. 12 Pearls Galore has two victories at Grade 2 in 2021, jockey booking is a big plus and finishes amongst the lead group today. 3 Space Bullet to win, Exacta 3-6
Race 10 at Del Mar on Saturday is the 1 mile and ⅛ Longines Breeders Cup Distaff for three year olds and up with a purse of $2,000,000 and field of 11. 2 Royal Flag was a winner of the Grade 3 Shuvee Handicap in July at Saratoga and the Grade 2 Beldame Stakes in October at the Belmont and has never finished outside of the first three. 3 Malathaat has won six of seven starts with the most recent in August at the Alabama Stakes and against this group is hard to overlook today. 6 Letruska has won six of the last seven outings, was victorious in five consecutive outings this year with the fifth last month at Keeneland and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 6 Letruska to win, Exacta 6-3
Race 11 at Del Mar on Saturday is the 1 ½ mile Longines Breeders Cup Turf for three year olds and up with a purse of $4 million and field of 18. 7 Walton Street was a winner at Woodbine in the Canadian International in late September, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and plays a prominent role today. 12 Teona was a winner in September, jockey booking is a plus and the faster the pace the better off she is. 13 Tarnawa finished second at the Arc last time out, arrives here in the best form of the group and on these terms and a duplicate performance from the Arc makes her difficult to deny. 13 Tarnawa to win, Exacta 13-12
The 12th and final race at Del Mar on Saturday is the 1 mile and ¼ Longines Breeders Cup Classic for three year olds and up with a purse of $6 million and field of 9. 4 Essential Quality has eight victories in races of up to 1 mile and 4 furlongs, was a winner when last out in August and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 8 Medina Spirit has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in October and plays a prominent role at the wire today. 9 Max Player has five victories in races of up to 1 mile and two furlongs, was a winner last time out in September and finishes as part of the first three today. 4 Essential Quality to win, Exacta 4-8
