Del Mar Picks: Friday racing includes surf and the turf on July 29
By J.N. Campbell
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Picks: Friday, July 29, 2022
Race 1: 11-8-3-7
Race 2: 3-9-10-2
Race 3: 6-2-5-11
Race 4: 12-2-5-1
Race 5: 8-5-10-6
Race 6: 5-7-1-4
Race 7: 4-8-2-10
Race 8: 9-3-4-7
Most Likely Winner: A Little Bit Crazy #12 (Race 4)
Best Value: She's Bulletproof #4 (Race 7)
Most Likely Winner: (Race 4: A Little Bit Crazy #12, 6/1):
Jonathan Wong’s filly by Stanford might not look the part of a “most likely winner,” but do not be deceived; she has quality to her. The excellent Tommy Town Thoroughbreds brought their homebred to the track on a pair of occasions, and she has already hit-the-board both times. Running in this spot against state breds again should not be an issue. The very capable Umberto Rispoli takes over the piloting duties, and that constitutes a rider upgrade, for sure.
Wagering Recommendation: $100 Win, #12
Off-the-Pace Play of the Day: (Race 7: She’s Bulletproof #4, 5/1):
Peter Miller picked up this turf sprinter by Idiot Proof, and he has decided to stretch her out to a mile on the dirt. That might be a shrewd move. What she has going for her is not only the services of recently arrived super jockey, Florent Geroux, but also a class rating that looks quite strong. Her fitness level looks solid after a spring that saw her enjoy a pair of visits to the Santa Anita winner’s circle. Running against state breds again should suit …
Wagering Recommendation: $100 Bankroll, Graduated Wager WPS #4 ($10-W, $15-P, $75-S)
Spotlight Race of the Day: (Race 6: Turf, 5F, Daisycutter H., $100k, F&M 3+):
There are turf sprints, and then there is this kind … a “Non-G” going just 5-furlongs on the grass. It is time to turn and burn! When it comes to a race like this one, I want to back a runner that can exit the gate quickly, and race to the lead with all the haste in the world. If you miss a chance like this one, it could cost you the race. My top choice is between Phil D’Amato’s Leggs Galore #5 and Wesley Ward’s Twilight Gleaming #7. These are a pair of top grass sprinters, conditioned by the best of the best when it comes to this type of race. It is nice to see them collide at Del Mar. I am partial to D’Amato’s entry because this is her backyard. The 5-yr-old mare by Bayern comes into this race ready to fire, and a scroll through her lifetime starts (15/9-1-0) makes you realize just how good she is in spots like these. Regular jockey Ricardo Gonzalez gets the call once again, and if she does her “thing,” then she will be very tough. With 2 wins at Del Mar out of 3, this is her moment. It is not going to be easy, mind you, racing against one of Ward’s best. His 3-yr-old filly by National Defense (GB) won the BC Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1) on the Jimmy Durante last November, and she obviously knows how to win for Stonestreet Stables. This is a stepping stone to a BC return, and I am sure Ward has her primed. What a match we have in-store on this Friday, and you know the turf will be fast and firm come race time! Here is the wager …
Wagering Recommendation: $2 Exacta Cold, 5 w 7
By J.N. Campbell
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Picks: Friday, July 29, 2022
Race 1: 11-8-3-7
Race 2: 3-9-10-2
Race 3: 6-2-5-11
Race 4: 12-2-5-1
Race 5: 8-5-10-6
Race 6: 5-7-1-4
Race 7: 4-8-2-10
Race 8: 9-3-4-7
Most Likely Winner: A Little Bit Crazy #12 (Race 4)
Best Value: She's Bulletproof #4 (Race 7)
Most Likely Winner: (Race 4: A Little Bit Crazy #12, 6/1):
Jonathan Wong’s filly by Stanford might not look the part of a “most likely winner,” but do not be deceived; she has quality to her. The excellent Tommy Town Thoroughbreds brought their homebred to the track on a pair of occasions, and she has already hit-the-board both times. Running in this spot against state breds again should not be an issue. The very capable Umberto Rispoli takes over the piloting duties, and that constitutes a rider upgrade, for sure.
Wagering Recommendation: $100 Win, #12
Off-the-Pace Play of the Day: (Race 7: She’s Bulletproof #4, 5/1):
Peter Miller picked up this turf sprinter by Idiot Proof, and he has decided to stretch her out to a mile on the dirt. That might be a shrewd move. What she has going for her is not only the services of recently arrived super jockey, Florent Geroux, but also a class rating that looks quite strong. Her fitness level looks solid after a spring that saw her enjoy a pair of visits to the Santa Anita winner’s circle. Running against state breds again should suit …
Wagering Recommendation: $100 Bankroll, Graduated Wager WPS #4 ($10-W, $15-P, $75-S)
Spotlight Race of the Day: (Race 6: Turf, 5F, Daisycutter H., $100k, F&M 3+):
There are turf sprints, and then there is this kind … a “Non-G” going just 5-furlongs on the grass. It is time to turn and burn! When it comes to a race like this one, I want to back a runner that can exit the gate quickly, and race to the lead with all the haste in the world. If you miss a chance like this one, it could cost you the race. My top choice is between Phil D’Amato’s Leggs Galore #5 and Wesley Ward’s Twilight Gleaming #7. These are a pair of top grass sprinters, conditioned by the best of the best when it comes to this type of race. It is nice to see them collide at Del Mar. I am partial to D’Amato’s entry because this is her backyard. The 5-yr-old mare by Bayern comes into this race ready to fire, and a scroll through her lifetime starts (15/9-1-0) makes you realize just how good she is in spots like these. Regular jockey Ricardo Gonzalez gets the call once again, and if she does her “thing,” then she will be very tough. With 2 wins at Del Mar out of 3, this is her moment. It is not going to be easy, mind you, racing against one of Ward’s best. His 3-yr-old filly by National Defense (GB) won the BC Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1) on the Jimmy Durante last November, and she obviously knows how to win for Stonestreet Stables. This is a stepping stone to a BC return, and I am sure Ward has her primed. What a match we have in-store on this Friday, and you know the turf will be fast and firm come race time! Here is the wager …
Wagering Recommendation: $2 Exacta Cold, 5 w 7



GUEST COMMENTARY: Winston - SEANOW - Magee has found an easier level of competition for this gelding today. Last race was nowhere near as competitive as this one.




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