Free Picks For Del Mar - 8/5/21

Race 1 at Del Mar on Thursday is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $23,000 and field of 8. 2 Red Nova has victories at both 5 furlongs and 1 mile, was second when last out in July and cannot be overlooked today. 4 Paige Runner has six victories at 1 mile, was well back when last seen in July but on previous form merits serious consideration. 5 Promnesia has five victories in races of up to 5 furlongs, was fourth last time out in June and plays a prominent role today. 4 Paige Runner to win Exacta 4-5

Race 2 on Thursday at Del Mar is a 1-mile starter allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $35,000 and field of 8. 1 Tom’s Surprise has four victories at six furlongs, was second when last out in June and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 4 Respect The Hustle has seven victories at 1 mile, was third when last seen in July and plays a prominent role today. 5 Mahi Mahi has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in July and must be respected by the rest. 1 Tom’s Surprise to win, Exacta 1-5

Race 3 on Thursday at Del Mar is a 1-mile maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $70,000 and field of 7. 1 Esagerare has placed in one of two starts, was second when last out in May, and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle today. 4 Angel Of Freedom has not placed in any of three outings, was third when last seen in May but against this class is the one to beat today. 5 Flipping Fast has not placed in any of 2 starts, was the third last time out in July and holds solid claims today. 4 Angel Of Freedom to win, Exacta 4-5

Race 4 at the Del Mar on Thursday is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $23,000 and field of 10. 2 T Bones Trick has four victories at 1 mile, was second when last out in June and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 6 House Limit has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was 4th when last seen in July and finishes amongst the leaders today. 8 Jan’s Reserve has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in June and looks for a second straight win today. 2 T Bones Trick to win, Exacta 2-8

Race 5 on Thursday at Del Mar is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $25,000 and field of 14. 1 Bossy Soul has placed in one of four starts, was second when last out in July, and finishes with the leaders today. 3 Mamma Rama has placed in two of six starts, was second when last seen in June, and plays a prominent role today. 8 Consider Me Gone has placed in 2 of five starts, was second when last out in July, and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle today. 1 Bossy Soul to win, Exacta 1-8

Race 6 at Del Mar on Thursday is a one-mile allowance optional claiming for three year-olds and up with a purse of $72,000 and field of 12. 7 Bella D has a victory at six furlongs, was third when last out in June and finishes amongst the leaders today. 8 Big Clare has a victory at 1 mile, was well back when last seen in June but a drop in distance is a big plus today. 11 Keep Dancing has victories at both 1 mile and one mile and one furlong, was second last time out in June and plays a prominent role today. 8 Big Clare to win, Exacta 8-11

Race 7 on Thursday at Del Mar is the 5 ½ furlong California Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association Stakes for 2-year-olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 9. 2 At The Spa has victories at both 4 and 5 furlongs, was a winner when last out in June and looks for a hat trick today. 4 Gianna’s Wild Cat is the sister of Dylans Wild Cat, was a winner when last seen in July and must be on all shortlists. 8 Ko Olina has two victories at five furlongs, was a winner last time out in July and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 8 Ko Olina to win, Exacta 8-4

The eighth and final race on Thursday at Del Mar is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $36,000 and field of 14. 1 My Indy has placed three times in 13 starts, was second when last out in July, and finishes in the top three today. 2 Winzer has not placed in any of 3 outings, was 3rd when last seen in June but cannot be overlooked today. 3 Algeria has placed 4 times in six starts, was second last time out in June, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and on these terms is the one to beat. 3 Algeria to win, Exacta 3-1

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