Uncover the Winning Horses at Del Mar
Hollywood Derby, Race #9, Del Mar
The Grade 1 Hollywood Derby is renowned for its competitiveness, and this year's field is no exception. Multiple East Coast horses are set to face off against a group from the West that has been in fierce competition all season. Our top pick here is #5 King of Gosford. This horse has been steadily improving with each start and is now ready to make his mark in graded stakes company. His victory in the Let It Ride race over this course and distance was a remarkable feat. When he last competed in graded stakes against older horses, he showed great promise. Today, it's all about the three-year-olds.
#7 Donegal Momentum is an East Coast invader who has been on a winning streak since switching to the turf. He has shown his versatility by winning both from the lead and from off the pace. This should bode well for him today as he doesn't need to be in the lead but will be ready to take charge if the opportunity arises.
Seabiscuit Handicap, Race #7, Del Mar
#3 Seal Team ended his two-year-old season on a high note with a victory in the Twilight Derby on Breeders' Cup day. However, it was almost a year later before we saw him again in the Lure race, where he disappointed as the favorite. But considering the long layoff and the tough competition, we can forgive that setback. Richard Mandella, his trainer, is known for getting horses ready to perform well after a layoff, with a success rate of 30%. We expect a much better effort from Seal Team today.
#2 Sumter is another Mandella entry and offers a more attractive price at 8-1. He has been trying to win at this level on multiple occasions but has shown flashes of brilliance in those starts. With a recent win under his belt and Del Mar being a track where he has performed well, he is a horse to watch out for today.
Spot Plays
In Del Mar, Race #8, our pick is #4 with a $50 win bet. And in Race #5, we're going with #8 with a $50 win bet. These spot plays add an extra element of excitement to the day's racing.