Jerry Shottenkirk's Daily Picks

Del Mar - Race #3
Picks Notes
#7 Awhitesportscoat Was claimed last time when he was a close third and should be able to handle the step up for the Knapp barn.
#1 Mr. Dougie Fresh Didn't do a lot of running in his one at Del Mar after a closing third at Belmont, when he was claimed by Miller; was in with much tougher last out, takes a drop here and can improve in his second over the strip.
#6 Vander Kelen Has faced much better and drops to the lowest level he's seen in two years; makes his first since October and was second at Del Mar the last time he tried this track.
Race Summary Awhitesportscoat eyeballed the leaders from the start and faltered in the final strides; likely to get a better trip here.
Del Mar - Race #6
Picks Notes
#2 She's So Special Dropped out of stakes company for her last one and was a fast-closing third; likes this level and can get to the winner's circle.
#4 Hear My Prayer Off since February at Gulfstream and makes her first for Cerin; has plenty good works to her credit and can show plenty of early run.
#5 Raymundos Secret Has been in four straight grade 2 races and should appreciate the drop; turns back to a sprint after setting the pace running long.
Race Summary She's So Special fits well at this level and lost a photo last time out; she can make amends for that narrow loss and has the talent to score.
Del Mar - Race #7
Picks Notes
#5 Fly the Sky Rallied well and won going away last out in his first here in a year; moves over to the dirt should welcome the mile.
#4 Wilson Monk Has started only twice, with a win in his debut and a third in an allowance to his credit; stretches out and can make a run.
#3 Pappy Boyington Lost a photo two back at Golden Gate and has been a good closing sprinter that should be able to get the mile.
Race Summary Fly the Sky takes his act to the turf, where he gets some additional distance; should be able to stay the trip.