Free Picks For Del Mar -8/21/21

Del Mar Predictions, 8/21/21

Race 1 at Del Mar on Saturday is a 5 ½ furlong Maiden Special Weight for 2-year-olds with a purse of $70,000 and field of 7. 1 Keychain Girl had a price tag of $200,000, debuts from this venue today and finishes amongst the leaders. 3 Mirasol is the half-sister of Mohaymen, was third when last seen while debuting in July and plays a prominent role today. 7 Belle Cherie is the half-sister of Dealin’ Stelen, cost $350,000, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms is the one to beat. 7 Belle Cherie to win, Exacta 7-3

Race 2 at Del Mar on Saturday is a 6 ½ furlong claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $39,000 and field of 8. 2 Red Valor has six victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner when last out in July and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 3 Speed Pass has two victories at six furlongs, was third when last seen in June and merits serious consideration today. 4 P R Radio Star has 10 victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was sixth last time out in June but cannot be overlooked today. 2 Red Valor to win, Exacta 2-3

Race 3 on Saturday at Del Mar is a 1-mile and 1/16 allowance optional claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $72,000 in field of 8. 2 One Fast Bro has two victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last out in early August and looks for a second consecutive victory today. 3 Mohawk King has two victories at six furlongs, was second when last seen in July and finishes amongst the leaders today. 5 ConstitutionAffair has 3 victories at 1 mile, was second last time out in June and if leading late will be hard to catch. 2 One Fast Bro to win, Exacta 2-5

Race 4 at Del Mar on Saturday is a 5 1/2 furlong Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $70,000 and field of 7. 1 Rhetoric had a price tag of $600,000, workouts have been fast leading up to this debut and has a top-rated jockey in the saddle. 2 Forbidden Kingdom is the half-brother of Sianara, had a $300,000 price tag, debuts from this venue today and on connections is worthy of consideration. 4 Kamui cost $875,000, debuts today at this venue, jockey booking is a big help and on these terms is difficult to deny. 4 Kamui to win, Exacta 4-2

Race 5 at Del Mar on Saturday is a 1 mile and 1/16 Maiden special weight for three year olds and up with a purse of $70,000 and field of 14. 7 Affable has placed three times in four starts, was third when last out in July and returns to a more suitable distance today. 9 Subconscious has placed in the two of three outings, was third when last seen in June but has had a gelding surgery since and finishes amongst the leaders. 11 Barbwire has placed in one of two starts, was second last time out in July, has a highly talented jockey on board and on these terms is the one to beat. 11 Barbwire to win, Exacta 11-7

Race 6 on Saturday at Del Mar is the one mile Torrey Pines Stakes for three year olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 7. 1 Lady Mystify has two victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last out in July and plays a prominent role today. 4 Forest Caraway has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in early August and is a leading contender today. 7 Private Mission has two victories at six furlongs, was a winner last time out in June, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 7 Private Mission to win, Exacta 7-4

Race 7 at Del Mar on Saturday is the 1-mile Del Mar Mile Stakes for three year olds and up with a purse of $300,000 and field of 6. 2 Hit The Road has six victories at 1 mile, was fifth when last out in April but finishes amongst the leaders today. 3 Smooth Like Strait has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last seen in July and merits serious consideration today. 6 Mo Forza has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in October of 2020, after a long break is the one the rest must catch. 6 Mo Forza to win, Exacta 6-2

Race 8 on Saturday at Del Mar is a 7 furlong allowance optional claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $72,000 and field of 10. 1 Risk And Reward was a winner when last out in July, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and finishes amongst the leaders. 3 Established has a victory at 1 mile, was fourth when last seen in July and merits consideration today. 7 Positivity has three victories in races of up to seven furlongs, was a winner last time out in early August and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 7 Positivity to win, Exacta 7-1

Race 9 on Saturday at Del Mar is the 1 mile and ⅛ Del Mar Oaks for three year olds with a purse of $300,000 and field of 9. 3 Going Global has 5 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last out in July and plays a prominent part today. 4 Madone has five victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in July and looks for a second straight trip to the winner’s circle today. 7 Fluffy Socks has three victories at 1 mile, was second last time out in July and finishes amongst the leaders today. 4 Madone to win, Exacta 4-3

Race 10 at Del Mar on Saturday is the 1 mile and ¼ TVG Pacific Classic Stakes for three year olds and up with a purse of $1,000,000 and field of 9. 1 Tripoli has 3 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last out in July and plays a prominent part at the wire today. 2 TizAMagician has five victories in races of up to 1 mile and 4 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in July and will be difficult to deny today. 5 Express Train has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in July and finishes amongst the top two today. 2 TizAMagician to win, Exacta 2 -5

The 11th and final race on Saturday at Del Mar is the 1 mile and ⅜ Del Mar Handicap for three year olds and up with a purse of $300,000 and field of 11. 4 United has nine victories in races of up to 1 mile and 4 furlongs, was a winner when last out in July and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 5 MasterOfFoxHounds has three victories in races of up to 1 mile and 3 furlongs, was 4th when last seen in June but against this class is the one the rest must catch. 7 Acclimate has 7 victories in races of up to 1 mile and six furlongs, was a winner last time out in June and merits the respect of the rest today. 5 MasterOfFoxHounds to win, Exacta 5-7

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