Del Mar: San Clemente Cards Features Robust Fields

Del Mar has to be considered a massive success. Unlike Saratoga, the fields are busting at the seams. The ship and win program is clearly enticing the horses west.

Bettors Win with Big Fields

While the inclusion of more horses in a race may make it seem harder to win at the races, larger fields offer increased excitement and betting opportunities. The Del Mar ship and win program is doing just that and creating arguably the best betting product in the United States right now for a number of reasons.

More Competition

Firstly, larger fields lead to more competitive races. With more horses competing, the chances of an upset or unexpected outcome rise significantly. This unpredictability creates a thrilling atmosphere, and skilled handicappers can find value in overlooked contenders, resulting in potentially higher payouts.

More Betting Options

Secondly, larger fields offer more diverse betting options. With numerous horses to choose from, bettors can explore a wider range of betting types such as exactas, trifectas, superfectas, and pick-sixes. This variety allows for strategic betting approaches and the potential for bigger winnings.

Better Odds

Moreover, larger fields often lead to more attractive odds. When there are many horses vying for victory, the chances of longshots finishing in the money increase. This can result in more appealing odds on both favorites and underdogs, providing enticing opportunities for shrewd bettors.

Bigger Pools

Lastly, races with more horses tend to draw higher public interest. The buzz generated by a larger field attracts more spectators, creating a vibrant racing atmosphere. More importantly, more attention means bigger pools for players to take advantage of.

Del Mar Full Card Analysis

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club – Race 1

Post Time: 2:00 PM PT; $37k Claiming going 6 1/2 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 8

• #5 WYFIRE (4-1) is the top selection. With races good enough to beat this group, this one appears to be the class of the field.
• #2 STRIKE THAT (5-2) should be competitive in this spot, boasting the top overall power rating in the group.
• #4 TETSU (6-1) isn’t without hope. Going out for the Diodoro barn and with Vazquez in the irons, this one comes into the race in really good form.
• #6 WINDRIBBON (5-1) should also be respected, going out for the combination of Tamayo and Rispoli.

Selections: 5 – 2 – 4 – 6

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club – Race 2

Post Time: 2:34 PM PT; $30k Claiming going 6 1/2 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 10

• #6 SOUL OF MIDNIGHT (4-1) is the top pick, making sense on speed figures with the top overall power rating in the group.
• #5 JAM SESSION (4-1) appears to be a major player in this race. Going out for the Mccarthy barn and with Pereira in the irons, this one has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #1 SPIRITIST (3-1) feels like a fringe contender in this spot, likely having a lot to do in the lane, but could get up with a competitive run.
• #3 SMILING AT VAL (8-1) could be in with a shot in this race, running evenly and benefiting from a fair pace scenario. This one also has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 1 – 3

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club – Race 3

Post Time: 3:05 PM PT; $30k Maiden Claiming going 1 mile on dirt; Entries: 14

• #11 DUAL THREAT (5-2) looks best here, with races good enough to beat this group. This one should be sitting in the second tier of runners and looking to make one well-timed run at the leaders.
• #8 LEN’S LUCK (4-1) appears to be a major player in this race, making sense on speed figures.
• #1 ICE STORM (3-1) should be competitive in this spot, sitting in the second tier of runners and looking to make one well-timed run at the leaders. This one also has races good enough to beat this group.
• #13 UPRIGHT (5-1) should be competitive too, going out for the Puype barn and with Hernandez in the irons. This one has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.

Selections: 11 – 8 – 1 – 13

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club – Race 4

Post Time: 3:35 PM PT; $83k Allowance Optional Claiming going 1 1/16 miles on turf; Entries: 11

• #10 TEA N CONVERSATION (6-1) gets the top selection, having races good enough to beat this group. This one may benefit from a hot pace up front.
• #5 MRS. ASTOR (7-2) appears to be a major player in this race, to be respected going out for the combination of Thomas and Bravo. This one has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #9 CAROLE LOMBARD (8-1) also seems to be a major player in this race, looking to be the class of the field.
• #1 RUBY NELL (4-1) feels like a fringe contender in this spot, making sense on speed figures. This one should be respected going out for the combination of Mandella and Maldonado.

Selections: 10 – 5 – 9 – 1

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club – Race 5

Post Time: 4:05 PM PT; $82k Maiden Special Weight going 5 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 14

• #10 BORNTOSTAYTHIRSTY (3-1) is the top pick, looking to be the class of the field. This one has races good enough to beat this group.
• #7 DANCE ELLA DANCE (12-1) is a price horse and could be in with a shot in this race. She has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here. This one projects to sit mid-pack and come with one run.
• #5 CONQUEST CELSIUS (4-1) is probably best to put underneath on most tickets, expected to be part of the early pace in this spot. This one is well bred for this race.
• #14 HOT DANZING (4-1) debuts here and is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. She has to be respected going out for the combination of Sise and Hernandez.

Selections: 10 – 7 – 5 – 14

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club – Race 6

Post Time: 4:35 PM PT; $84k Allowance Optional Claiming going 6 1/2 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 8

• #3 PRINCIPE CARLO (6-1) looks best here, not expected to have trouble with the 6 1/2 furlong distance. This one has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front-running speed.
• #2 POSITIVITY (12-1) is a price horse and should be competitive in this spot, to be respected going out for the combination of O’Neill and Pereira. This one has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #7 MOOSE MITCHELL (9-5) could be in with a shot in this race, having tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip. This one also has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front-running speed.
• #8 HOWBEIT (4-1) could be in with a shot in this race too, projected to sit mid-pack and come with one run. This one seems to fit well enough here.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 7 – 8

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club – Race 7

Post Time: 5:05 PM PT; $100k Osunitas S. going 1 mile on turf; Entries: 16

• #12 HONEY PANTS (4-1) gets the top selection, not expected to have trouble with the 1-mile distance. This one has races good enough to beat this group.
• #16 TURNERLOOSE (8-1) appears to be a major player in this race, potentially benefiting from a hot pace up front.
• #8 NEVISIAN SUNRISE (5-1) should be competitive in this spot, making sense on speed figures.
• #10 FREEDOM FLYER (20-1) is a price horse and should be competitive in this spot, possibly getting the right setup in this race.

Selections: 12 – 16 – 8 – 10

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club – Race 8

Post Time: 5:35 PM PT; $82k Maiden Special Weight going 5 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 10

• #1 ASHLEY (5-2) debuts here and is the top pick, having the pedigree to be a major player in this spot.
• #5 WICKED DESIRE (20-1) is a price horse and should be competitive in this spot, also having the pedigree to be a major player in this spot.
• #6 HOPE ROAD (8-1) debuts here and should be competitive in this spot, being well bred for this spot.
• #8 DUA (8-5) debuts here and should be competitive in this spot too. This one has to be respected going out for the combination of Baffert and Hernandez.

Selections: 1 – 5 – 6 – 8

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club – Race 9

Post Time: 6:05 PM PT; $200k San Clemente S. going 1 mile on turf; Entries: 16

• #12 COMANCHE COUNTRY (6-1) looks best here, having proven to handle these conditions in previous starts. This one will be rolling late and has a good closing kick that could get the job done here.
• #14 THE WILD GRAZER (15-1) is a price horse and appears to be a major player in this race, making sense on speed figures. This one has also proven to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #15 BROADWAY GIRLS (10-1) is a price horse and should be competitive in this spot, making sense on speed figures. This one should be part of the early pace in this spot.
• #8 PARIS SECRET (6-1) should be competitive in this spot too, making sense on speed figures.

Selections: 12 – 14 – 15 – 8

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club – Race 10

Post Time: 6:35 PM PT; $82k Maiden Special Weight going 5 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 14

• #3 BURAQ’S REFLECTION (4-1) gets the top selection, having races good enough to beat this group.
• #2 MICI’S EXPRESS (12-1) is a price horse and appears to be a major player in this race, being well bred for this spot. This one has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front-running speed.
• #14 EPISODE FIVE (12-1) is a price horse and should be competitive in this spot, projected to sit mid-pack and come with one run. This one is well bred for this spot.
• #12 JUST A GUESS (6-1) debuts here and isn’t without hope, going out for the Garcia barn and with Gutierrez in the irons.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 14 – 12

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club – Race 11

Post Time: 7:05 PM PT; $83k Allowance Optional Claiming going 1 mile on turf; Entries: 14

• #9 TIO MAGICO (5-1) is the top pick, having races good enough to beat this group.
• #12 LIBERAL (12-1) is a price horse and appears to be a major player in this race, possibly benefiting from a hot pace up front. This one has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #14 JACK SIXPACK (5-1) should be competitive in this spot, going out for the D’Amato barn and with Vazquez in the irons. This one should be part of the early pace in this spot.
• #2 CANE CREEK ROAD (5-1) feels like a fringe contender in this spot, possibly getting the right setup in this race. This one goes out for the O’Neill barn and with Pereira in the irons.

Selections: 9 – 12 – 14 – 2