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**Can'tPickAWinner** · 2026-08-02T06:59:19-05:00

Del Mar Tip Sheet - August 2

Aug. 01, 2026

Historically our BEST BETS have finished in the money 64% of the time at this track.

RACE #1 $80,000 Maiden Special Weight 1 Mile ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 5:00 PM ET

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	2-1	2	Newton	E Jaramillo
PLACE	8-5	5	Collmus	J J Hernandez
SHOW	3-1	4	On the Burner	A Fresu
WILD CARD	4-1	3	Essos	J Rosario

ALTERNATE 1	15-1	1	Don Rebelde	R Gonzalez

* EXACTA: 2-5 BOX, 5-4 BOX, 4-3 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 2/4/5 BOX, 3/4/5 BOX

RACE #2 $70,000 Maiden Optional Claiming 5 1/2 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 5:32 PM ET

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	5-1	2	Avalon Rose	J R Leparoux
PLACE	6-1	3	Mystic Aurora	A Lezcano
SHOW	7-2	5	Thebeachisback	R Gonzalez
WILD CARD	3-1	6	Liberty N Justice	A Fresu

ALTERNATE 1	5-1	7	Vallendar	A Ayuso
ALTERNATE 2	12-1	4	Golden Chispa	J Rosario

* EXACTA: 2-3 BOX, 3-5 BOX, 5-6 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 2/3/5 BOX, 3/5/6 BOX

RACE #3 $81,000 Allowance Optional Claiming 5 Furlongs ON THE Turf - POST TIME: 6:04 PM ET

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	5-2	6	Comeback Girl	A Ayuso
PLACE	8-1	9	Dial a Friend	W R Orantes
SHOW	8-1	4	O K Rose	J J Hernandez
WILD CARD	20-1	7	Midnight Cowgirl	E A Maldonado

ALTERNATE 1	6-1	1	No Cap	E Jaramillo
ALTERNATE 2	6-1	2	Sweet Gal of Mine	M E Smith

* EXACTA: 6-9 BOX, 9-4 BOX, 4-7 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 4/6/9 BOX, 4/7/9 BOX

RACE #4 $80,000 Maiden Special Weight 6 1/2 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 6:38 PM ET

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	5-1	8	Cheever	A Fresu
PLACE	4-1	5	Roscoes Brother	E Jaramillo
SHOW	5-2	2	Truth Or Dare	J J Hernandez
WILD CARD	7-2	6	Black Tie Optional	J Rosario

ALTERNATE 1	6-1	7	Scorpy	M E Smith
ALTERNATE 2	8-1	3	Knave of Hearts	K Kimura

* EXACTA: 8-5 BOX, 5-2 BOX, 2-6 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 2/5/8 BOX, 2/5/6 BOX

RACE #5 $30,000 Claiming 5 1/2 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 7:10 PM ET

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	7-2	9	Geezer	C Belmont
PLACE	4-1	6	One Smokin Dude	A Fresu
SHOW	5-1	1	Dirty Words	A Ayuso
WILD CARD	6-1	2	Bro Bro	E Jaramillo

ALTERNATE 1	15-1	12	Novinophobia	E Payeras
ALTERNATE 2	8-1	10	Clever Clover	J Rosario

* EXACTA: 9-6 BOX, 6-1 BOX, 1-2 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 1/6/9 BOX, 1/2/6 BOX

RACE #6 $84,000 Allowance 5 Furlongs ON THE Turf - POST TIME: 7:40 PM ET

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	7-2	5	Yours Sincerely	A Fresu
PLACE	4-1	6	Will Happen	A Ayuso
SHOW	8-1	8	Still Unwritten	E A Maldonado
WILD CARD	8-1	7	Surfin U. S. A.	J J Hernandez

ALTERNATE 1	5-1	2	Revera	E Jaramillo
ALTERNATE 2	3-1	4	Snappy Comeback	J Rosario

* EXACTA: 5-6 BOX, 6-8 BOX, 8-7 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 5/6/8 BOX, 6/7/8 BOX

RACE #7 $40,000 Maiden Claiming 5 1/2 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 8:10 PM ET
BEST BET: #8 CHARMZ AWAY

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	9-2	8	Charmz Away	A L Bautista
PLACE	7-2	7	Mystic Moses	A Aguilar
SHOW	4-1	5	Driftingandreaming	J Rosario
WILD CARD	20-1	4	Daddys Star	T J Pereira

ALTERNATE 1	8-1	6	Ride the Tiger	A Ayuso
ALTERNATE 2	5-1	1	One Last Strike	E Jaramillo

* EXACTA: 8-7 BOX, 7-5 BOX, 5-4 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 5/7/8 BOX, 4/5/7 BOX

RACE #8 $47,000 Starter Optional Claiming 1 1/16 Miles ON THE Turf - POST TIME: 8:40 PM ET
BEST BET: #7 CALL ME SIR

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	4-1	7	Call Me Sir	K Kimura
PLACE	5-1	1	News At Ten	A Ayuso
SHOW	12-1	3	In the Tank	K Frey
WILD CARD	7-2	2	Joejoe Go	J J Hernandez

ALTERNATE 1	12-1	10	Amplitude	J Rosario
ALTERNATE 2	6-1	8	Factor Analysis	T J Pereira

* EXACTA: 7-1 BOX, 1-3 BOX, 3-2 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 1/3/7 BOX, 1/2/3 BOX

RACE #9 $100,000 Stakes 5 1/2 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 9:10 PM ET

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	5-1	2	Jolene Fury	A Aguilar
PLACE	5-1	1	Sentient Soon	K Frey
SHOW	4-1	3	Strident Miss	K Kimura
WILD CARD	8-5	5	Free Closer	J J Hernandez

ALTERNATE 1	12-1	4	You Trust Me	J Rosario
ALTERNATE 2	6-1	6	Stay Bossy	A Fresu

* EXACTA: 2-1 BOX, 1-3 BOX, 3-5 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 1/2/3 BOX, 1/3/5 BOX

RACE #10 $43,000 Claiming 1 Mile ON THE Turf - POST TIME: 9:40 PM ET
BEST BET: #1 DEA MATRONA

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	5-2	1	Dea Matrona	K Kimura
PLACE	3-1	8	Going Deep	A Fresu
SHOW	20-1	5	Falabella	C Herrera
WILD CARD	6-1	3	Miss Meagher	H I Berrios

ALTERNATE 1	8-1	9	Little Hidden Port	J Rosario
ALTERNATE 2	8-1	10	Sakura Flavor	J J Hernandez

* EXACTA: 1-8 BOX, 8-5 BOX, 5-3 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 1/5/8 BOX, 3/5/8 BOX

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 2026-08-02T06:59:50-05:00

Saratoga Tip Sheet - August 2

Aug. 01, 2026

Historically our BEST BETS have finished in the money 63% of the time at this track.

RACE #1 $100,000 Maiden Special Weight 1 1/8 Miles ON THE Turf - POST TIME: 1:10 PM ET
BEST BET: #1 LYNS LEGACY

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	5-2	1	Lyns Legacy	M Franco
PLACE	7-2	8	Silly Season	F Prat
SHOW	6-1	4	Paulas Choice	J Rodriguez
WILD CARD	3-1	10	Promise Me Amelody	J Rodriguez

ALTERNATE 1	12-1	7	Adroit	K Davis
ALTERNATE 2	3-1	3	Coach of the Year	J Lezcano

* EXACTA: 1-8 BOX, 8-4 BOX, 4-10 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 1/4/8 BOX, 4/8/10 BOX

RACE #2 $110,000 Allowance Optional Claiming 6 1/2 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 1:44 PM ET
BEST BET: #2 HOT CURRENCY

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	8-5	2	Hot Currency	M Franco
PLACE	4-1	6	Grace and Grit	J Rodriguez
SHOW	12-1	7	Zi End	J Cruz
WILD CARD	3-1	3	Kay Cup	R Santana Jr.

ALTERNATE 1	9-2	4	Bellacose	I Ortiz Jr.
ALTERNATE 2	6-1	1	Nina Kay	J Lezcano

* EXACTA: 2-6 BOX, 6-7 BOX, 7-3 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 2/6/7 BOX, 3/6/7 BOX

RACE #3 $52,000 Starter Optional Claiming 6 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 2:18 PM ET
BEST BET: #7 WILLIE BIRD

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	3-1	7	Willie Bird	I Ortiz Jr.
PLACE	4-1	5	Shoot the Nickel	F Prat
SHOW	5-2	2	Norwich	R Santana Jr.
WILD CARD	6-1	8	Kunshan Bridge	M Franco

ALTERNATE 1	5-1	1	Burninhunkoflove	J L Ortiz
ALTERNATE 2	20-1	3	Conniving	K Davis

* EXACTA: 7-5 BOX, 5-2 BOX, 2-8 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 2/5/7 BOX, 2/5/8 BOX

RACE #4 $78,000 Starter Optional Claiming 1 1/8 Miles ON THE Turf - POST TIME: 2:52 PM ET

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	5-2	5	Dividend Recap	M Franco
PLACE	7-2	3	Lady Orient	J L Ortiz
SHOW	5-1	1	River Tay	D Davis
WILD CARD	2-1	12	Royal Bobbie	F Prat

ALTERNATE 1	5-1	6	Bryant and Cooper	J Lezcano
ALTERNATE 2	6-1	11	Karey	C Elliott

* EXACTA: 5-3 BOX, 3-1 BOX, 1-12 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 1/3/5 BOX, 1/3/12 BOX

RACE #5 $70,000 Starter Allowance 1 1/16 Miles ON THE Inner turf - POST TIME: 3:26 PM ET

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	2-1	9	Coach Case	F Prat
PLACE	8-1	16	Lady Wisdom	Rider TBA
SHOW	3-1	14	Calling Card	M Franco
WILD CARD	3-1	10	Salt Spartan	K Carmouche

ALTERNATE 1	6-1	7	Final Denile	M Franco
ALTERNATE 2	15-1	12	Peyton	Rider TBA

* EXACTA: 9-16 BOX, 16-14 BOX, 14-10 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 9/14/16 BOX, 10/14/16 BOX

RACE #6 $100,000 Maiden Special Weight 7 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 4:00 PM ET

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	12-1	2	King Lucky	J Baez
PLACE	5-2	8	Modest Maclean	I Ortiz Jr.
SHOW	9-2	1	Bossofeverything	E J Zayas
WILD CARD	3-1	3	Music in Motion	J L Ortiz

ALTERNATE 1	7-2	4	My Togo	F Prat
ALTERNATE 2	6-1	5	Just Tipsy	J Castellano

* EXACTA: 2-8 BOX, 8-1 BOX, 1-3 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 1/2/8 BOX, 1/3/8 BOX

RACE #7 $130,000 Allowance Optional Claiming 5 1/2 Furlongs ON THE Turf - POST TIME: 4:34 PM ET

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	3-1	1	Creditworthy	I Ortiz Jr.
PLACE	2-1	10	Gunmetal	I Ortiz Jr.
SHOW	9-2	3	Nothing Better	J Lezcano
WILD CARD	9-2	12	Souper Tuscan	F Prat

ALTERNATE 1	5-1	8	Bring Theband Home	J Castellano
ALTERNATE 2	6-1	5	Keewaydin	M Franco

* EXACTA: 1-10 BOX, 10-3 BOX, 3-12 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 1/3/10 BOX, 3/10/12 BOX

RACE #8 $250,000 Stakes 1 1/2 Miles ON THE Inner turf - POST TIME: 5:09 PM ET

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	5-2	9	Gezora	J Alvarado
PLACE	4-1	8	Speed Shopper	I Ortiz Jr.
SHOW	8-1	3	Bellezza	J Rodriguez
WILD CARD	8-1	10	Dona Clota	J Castellano

ALTERNATE 1	4-5	11	Bernietakescharge	M Franco
ALTERNATE 2	7-2	6	Survie	F Prat

* EXACTA: 9-8 BOX, 8-3 BOX, 3-10 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 3/8/9 BOX, 3/8/10 BOX

RACE #9 $150,000 Stakes 1 1/8 Miles ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 5:44 PM ET

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	4-5	6	Chief Wallabee	J Alvarado
PLACE	3-1	7	Blackout Time	J L Ortiz
SHOW	6-1	5	Sea Strike	F Prat
WILD CARD	8-1	1	Gulfy	K Carmouche

ALTERNATE 1	12-1	4	Tiernanogue	L Saez
ALTERNATE 2	20-1	3	Fulmine	J R Velazquez

* EXACTA: 6-7 BOX, 7-5 BOX, 5-1 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 5/6/7 BOX, 1/5/7 BOX

RACE #10 $225,000 Stakes 6 1/2 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 6:19 PM ET

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	8-1	8	Stress Relief	J Alvarado
PLACE	5-1	4	Washton	R Santana Jr.
SHOW	5-2	6	Scarlett Begonia	I Ortiz Jr.
WILD CARD	9-2	2	Carolines Girl	F Prat

ALTERNATE 1	3-1	3	Pierette	J L Ortiz
ALTERNATE 2	20-1	1	Bandmaster	J Lezcano

* EXACTA: 8-4 BOX, 4-6 BOX, 6-2 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 4/6/8 BOX, 2/4/6 BOX

RACE #11 $50,000 Maiden Claiming 6 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 6:54 PM ET

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	5-2	3	Bouquetry	D Davis
PLACE	30-1	8	My Devine One	A Murgia
SHOW	10-1	10	Starship Lizzy	J Castellano
WILD CARD	6-1	9	Quell	R Santana Jr.

ALTERNATE 1	6-1	4	All Bright	K Davis
ALTERNATE 2	5-1	2	Jaymes Turn	M Franco

* EXACTA: 3-8 BOX, 8-10 BOX, 10-9 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 3/8/10 BOX, 8/9/10 BOX

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 2026-08-02T07:00:28-05:00

Ellis Park Tip Sheet - August 2

Aug. 01, 2026

Historically our BEST BETS have finished in the money 66% of the time at this track.

RACE #1 $100,000 Maiden Special Weight 1 Mile ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 12:50 PM ET

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	8-1	7	Fortune Seeker	L Machado
PLACE	6-1	2	Patriots Quest	C A Torres
SHOW	9-2	5	Bourbon Byte	F Arrieta
WILD CARD	9-5	8	Goal to Go	F Geroux

ALTERNATE 1	4-1	4	Monnie	K J Asmussen
ALTERNATE 2	5-1	6	Bazooka	J A Torres

* EXACTA: 7-2 BOX, 2-5 BOX, 5-8 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 2/5/7 BOX, 2/5/8 BOX

RACE #2 $104,000 Allowance Optional Claiming 6 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 1:19 PM ET

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	3-1	5	Cut to the Chase	Y Hazlewood
PLACE	2-1	7	Nooni	F Geroux
SHOW	4-1	6	Flat Out Time	D Sheehy
WILD CARD	7-2	4	Me and Molly McGee	R Bejarano

ALTERNATE 1	5-1	2	Irinas Charm	F Arrieta
ALTERNATE 2	30-1	1	Taqdeer	L Machado

* EXACTA: 5-7 BOX, 7-6 BOX, 6-4 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 5/6/7 BOX, 4/6/7 BOX

RACE #3 $100,000 Maiden Special Weight 6 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 1:48 PM ET
BEST BET: #7 SHEZA GO GETTER

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	12-1	7	Sheza Go Getter	E Asmussen
PLACE	12-1	1	Jazz Queen	A Concepcion
SHOW	7-2	9	Fast Amy	T Gaffalione
WILD CARD	9-2	11	Another Flight	B Curtis

ALTERNATE 1	8-1	15	Dolly Partime	U Rispoli
ALTERNATE 2	15-1	12	Charming Charlotte	F Geroux

* EXACTA: 7-1 BOX, 1-9 BOX, 9-11 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 1/7/9 BOX, 1/9/11 BOX

RACE #4 $102,000 Allowance 1 Mile ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 2:16 PM ET
BEST BET: #8 IN TOTAL AWE

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	2-1	8	In Total Awe	A Concepcion
PLACE	5-2	6	Passerine	L Machado
SHOW	15-1	7	Balaclava	B Curtis
WILD CARD	5-1	5	Queen of Capri	J A Torres

ALTERNATE 1	8-1	3	Colonial Rose	F Arrieta
ALTERNATE 2	15-1	4	Rando	C A Torres

* EXACTA: 8-6 BOX, 6-7 BOX, 7-5 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 6/7/8 BOX, 5/6/7 BOX

RACE #5 $100,000 Maiden Special Weight 5 1/2 Furlongs ON THE Dirt - POST TIME: 2:44 PM ET
BEST BET: #5 NEVER SLEEP

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	12-1	5	Never Sleep	J Loveberry
PLACE	3-1	12	Flip Flop Freak	F Geroux
SHOW	8-1	8	Rupp	L Machado
WILD CARD	9-2	4	True Essence	T Gaffalione

ALTERNATE 1	15-1	16	Westlake	B J Hernandez Jr.
ALTERNATE 2	12-1	9	Nashville Cowboy	R Bejarano

* EXACTA: 5-12 BOX, 12-8 BOX, 8-4 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 5/8/12 BOX, 4/8/12 BOX

RACE #6 $250,000 Stakes 1 1/8 Miles ON THE Turf - POST TIME: 3:12 PM ET

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	9-5	6	East Jabip	T Gaffalione
PLACE	5-1	7	Embrace Time	F Geroux
SHOW	4-1	2	Turners Charm	B Curtis
WILD CARD	9-2	8	Infinite Sky	L Machado

ALTERNATE 1	12-1	3	One Sweet Girl	J A Torres
ALTERNATE 2	10-1	4	How About Now	A Concepcion

* EXACTA: 6-7 BOX, 7-2 BOX, 2-8 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 2/6/7 BOX, 2/7/8 BOX

RACE #7 $250,000 Stakes 1 1/8 Miles ON THE Turf - POST TIME: 3:42 PM ET

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	2-1	2	Blackmail	F Arrieta
PLACE	5-1	1	Fancy Sailor	B J Hernandez Jr.
SHOW	8-1	7	Royal Causeway	C A Torres
WILD CARD	4-1	6	Brave Force	V Cheminaud

ALTERNATE 1	20-1	4	Knicks Honor	W Ho
ALTERNATE 2	6-1	8	Black Hornet	T Gaffalione

* EXACTA: 2-1 BOX, 1-7 BOX, 7-6 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 1/2/7 BOX, 1/6/7 BOX

RACE #8 $250,000 Stakes 5 1/2 Furlongs ON THE Turf - POST TIME: 4:12 PM ET

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	2-1	3	Joe Shiesty	F De La Cruz
PLACE	5-2	11	Troubleshooting	T Gaffalione
SHOW	10-1	10	Nothing Better	Y Hazlewood
WILD CARD	15-1	8	Eakly	A Cedillo

ALTERNATE 1	10-1	12	Okiro	J Bravo
ALTERNATE 2	20-1	2	My Own	F Arrieta

* EXACTA: 3-11 BOX, 11-10 BOX, 10-8 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 3/10/11 BOX, 8/10/11 BOX

RACE #9 $250,000 Stakes 1 Mile ON THE Turf - POST TIME: 4:42 PM ET

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	4-1	12	In the Stars	E Morales
PLACE	3-1	7	Medoro	U Rispoli
SHOW	5-1	3	Buttercream Babe	Y Hazlewood
WILD CARD	15-1	14	Icona	T Gaffalione

ALTERNATE 1	9-2	5	Vive Veuve	B J Hernandez Jr.
ALTERNATE 2	10-1	2	Stylish Sue	J A Torres

* EXACTA: 12-7 BOX, 7-3 BOX, 3-14 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 3/7/12 BOX, 3/7/14 BOX

RACE #10 $300,000 Stakes 1 1/16 Miles ON THE Turf - POST TIME: 5:12 PM ET

PICK ORDER	M/L	P#	HORSE NAME	JOCKEY

WIN	9-2	12	Mercante	F Geroux
PLACE	10-1	13	Herchee	E Morales
SHOW	30-1	1	Sumood	B Curtis
WILD CARD	3-1	2	Brilliant Berti	B J Hernandez Jr.

ALTERNATE 1	7-2	4	Quatrocento	M Gutierrez
ALTERNATE 2	4-1	5	Lambeth	U Rispoli

* EXACTA: 12-13 BOX, 13-1 BOX, 1-2 BOX
* TRIFECTA: 1/12/13 BOX, 1/2/13 BOX

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 2026-08-02T07:01:04-05:00

Scott Shapiro: Saratoga Spot Plays

August 2, 2026 | By Scott Shapiro

The racing week concludes in Saratoga Springs, NY later this afternoon after Renegade stole the headlines yesterday with his late run to get the best of Commandment in the Jim Dandy (G2). The win gave trainer Todd Pletcher five on the day and sets the Repole Stable runner up to try to seek revenge on Kentucky Derby (G1) and Belmont Stakes (G1) victor Golden Tempo in the Travers (G1) after being out finished in the two Triple Crown races this spring.

We shift gears to a Sunday 11-race card that includes a pair of rescheduled graded stakes races from earlier this week and the Adirondack (G3) for 2YO fillies. Here are a few horses I like on the slate.

Race 7:
My first play of the day comes in this 5.5-furlong turf sprint for allowance foes where I will try to spring the upset with #5 Keewaydin. The Instagrand colt tried the grass for the first time on June 20 at Aqueduct where he took command early and finished well to earn his third lifetime victory. He is unlikely to have things his own on the front end given the speed to his inside, but I am not convinced he needs things all his way on the engine to have a good chance in this spot. He might just be better over the grass. Manny Franco is back from Virginia to ride the 4YO colt he was aboard in his last win. The Oxo Equine runner should offer solid value on the class rise.

Play: #5 Keewaydin (6-1 ML)
Picks: 5-8-4

Race 9: Curlin
This restricted 1 1/8-stakes event for 3YOs which have not won a graded stakes race was originally scheduled for Wednesday, but was rescheduled for today due to torrential rains. The $150k race marks the return of 4-5-ML favorite #6 Chief Wallabee. The Bill Mott trainee was highly regarded throughout the winter and spring after a stylish victory at Gulfstream Park on debut. He disappointed though from there in the Florida Derby (G1), Kentucky Derby, and Belmont Stakes, but gets some class relief later today. The Constitution colt is obviously capable of winning, but hard for me to trust at this point at a short price.

I like #7 Blackout Time. The son of Not This Time did little wrong as a 2YO, including a runner-up effort to Ted Noffey in the Breeders Futurity (G1). He was forced to the sidelines from there and disappointed in his attempts at Arkansas to be a factor on the Derby Trail. Trainer Kenny McPeek opted to give him a few months off and brought him back in late June in a solid first-level allowance event over the sloppy going in Louisville. The $210k FTK October ’24 purchase surprised me with a dominant off-the-pace win going away, which sets him up for a big run later today. Jose Ortiz remains aboard a colt that I had a futures bet on for this year’s “Run for the Roses.” Hopefully, he makes a better than late delivery.

Play: #7 Blackout Time (3-1 ML)
Picks: 7-6-1

Race 10: Adirondack (G3)
This 6.5-furlong affair for 2YO fillies over the main track appears extremely competitive and wide-open with a number of impressive first out winners and the lone two-time victor #3 Pierette. The Mark Casse trainee rattled off back-to-back wins to kick off her career in Louisville, including a victory last out in the $225k Debutante. She is the horse to beat, but I will take a shot with Texas-bred #2 Caroline’s Girl. The daughter of Maximus Mischief did not get off to a good start in her debut against fellow state-breds on June 14, but made an eye-catching middle move while extremely wide on the turn and into the lane at Lone Star Park. She apparently was privately purchased after the race and now is in the hands of trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. It has been a slow meet thus far for Joseph, but this gal looks to have talent. She has one local drill and gets Flavien Prat. Hopefully, she handles the class hike.

Play: #2 Caroline’s Girl (9-2 ML)
Picks: 2-3-6

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 2026-08-02T07:01:39-05:00

Al Cimaglia: Running Aces Spot Plays

August 2, 2026 | By Al Cimaglia

Running Aces has a big 12-race card. The feature rolls in Race 8 The Dan Patch Free For All Final with a $50,000 purse. There is a forced payout in the 0.20 Pick 5 that also starts in Race 8. The sequence has a carryover of $49,844.95. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 4 (7:06 Pm EDT)

4-Imoutthedoor (4-1)-Beat better on 6-12 with a sharp effort but was DQ'd and placed 7th. That was unfortunate but now is able to land in a soft spot. Nick Roland should be leaving again and could have its way with this field if comes with another strong try.

Playing #4 Imoutthefrontdoor to Win

4-2-8

Race 9 (8:56 PM EDT)

3-Banker's Grace (6-1)-Likes to compete and fits with this group but needs to be in put play early in the mile. Gets post relief, and this group isn't loaded with gate speed. This race could set up for Scott Cisco who posts 21% winners for the Dan Roland barn. Could get the jump on this group and will look for an aggressive drive at a square price.

Will play #3 Banker's Grace to Win

3-5-4

Race 11 (9:40 PM EDT)

4-Gandalf (9/2)-Has been facing tougher and now takes a meaningful drop to a level where a win can happen. The last time in versus similar was in May, took a picture and then came 2nd. Both times raced near the top of the stack and will look for that same plan tonight.

Using #4 Gandalf in a Win Bet

4-6-3

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 2026-08-02T07:02:00-05:00

Jeremy Plonk: Del Mar Spot Plays | Sunday, August 2, 2026

August 1, 2026 | By Jeremy Plonk

The third week of the Del Mar summer stand wraps with 2-year-olds spotlighted in the $100,000 CTBA Stakes. No strong opinion in that one, but the poor gate exits for the morning line favorite Free Closer open up the upset discussion. First post for Sunday’s 10-race card is 5 pm ET / 2 pm PT.

Each day this summer at Del Mar, I’ll be handicapping the action with my top plays on the card – including full-card selections for a featured program each week (this week’s full-card was Saturday).

Del Mar: Race 2 | 5:32 pm ET
#1 Honky Tonk Girl (8-1 morning line odds) showed a bit of early life in her Churchill debut before tiring in May. She’s had a series of works since, including a gate drill over the track July 27. This ship-and-win bonus play while dropping 2YOs from maiden special to maiden claiming has been a hot spot for trainer Peter Miller. He’s done it 5 times since 2021 with 3 wins ($7, $9, $18) and a second (at 11-1 odds) among those. Win bet #1. Picks 1-5-2-8

Del Mar: Race 3 | 6:04 pm ET
#3 Miss Mandalay (8-1 morning line odds) has been rock-solid in Del Mar turf sprints and should get a dynamite trip here just off a hot pace while saving ground. Just missed at 8-1 last summer in a very similar spot and pace situation from an inside draw. Joel Rosario hasn’t been on his game of late, but he’s one of the best turf sprint jockeys in the game when focused. Win bet #3. Picks 3-5-1

Del Mar: Race 5 | 7:10 pm ET
#6 One Smokin Dude (4-1 morning line odds) could get trainer George Papaprodomou over the hump at the Del Mar summer meet. He’s had a wild 16 second and third-place finishers (3 wins) from his first 30 starters and knocking on the door. These bottom-level claimers have been a haven for the barn with 27% wins and a $1.37 ROI for every $1 bet at Del Mar during summer the past 5 seasons. He’s 34% first off the claim overall and picked up this Del Mar course winner for a $8,000 song at Los Al last time and gets to run for a winner’s share more than double that here. Win bet #6. Picks 6-8-9

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 2026-08-02T07:02:20-05:00

Brian W. Spencer's Daily Picks

Del Mar - Race #1

#4 On the Burner	He has shown a little bit of versatility through two starts, and he should find a decent spot up near the top with this group while going second off the layoff. Baffert pair keeps the price honest?
#5 Collmus	Debuter has some forward works and seems well meant, so take a look at him on the tote and track. Probably one of the ones.
#2 Newton	He's the other Baffert in here, and he probably has some upside after a modest kind of debut run in which he only went evenly. Wouldn't shock to see him step forward going long.
Race Summary	On the Burner has a little bit of pace to find a good spot right up on the splits in this small group, and something like his last would probably do the trick here.

Del Mar - Race #6

#7 Surfin U.S.A.	Finisher couldn't punch home when facing some of these last time out, but I wonder if this sharper trip will help her punch home a bit better. Price chance.
#8 Still Unwritten	Pace faded late in that same common race, but she's not meeting a whole lot of other serious speed today, so I could see her having a run for it and sticking around better at this shorter trip.
#5 Yours Sincerely	She's done her work going longer than this, but she rallied well last time out on the cutback and has a late claim on this again today.
Race Summary	Surfin U.S.A. is still a question on class, but I'm hoping the 5-furlong trip will help her sustain her late run rather than flatten out today.

Del Mar - Race #9

#2 Jolene Fury	Tougher test today, but she put her sharp pace on display in the debut run when opening a big lead and never looking back. Company today?
#3 Strident Miss	She was an $82 upset winner in the debut run, but she looked OK that day, staying on after an outside tracking trip. Reasonable upside would put her there.
#5 Free Closer	She was no threat in stakes company in Kentucky last out, but her debut score was solid enough to think she's a player here. Worry she's a bit overbet.
Race Summary	Jolene Fury showed some solid speed at first asking, and I'm hoping she'll be able to run this group off their feet, even if she takes a little bit of early heat.