Bernier: How I'd play Del Mar for Saturday, Nov. 7
DRF handicapper Matt Bernier provides his best plays on Saturday's program at Del Mar.
DRF handicapper Matt Bernier provides his best plays on Saturday's program at Del Mar.
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If you fall into the camp of those looking outside the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile for potential Kentucky Derby future-book bets or pickups for fantasy-stable leagues, here’s a short list of seven non-Juvenile participants that could become Derby players next year.

In Saturday’s Chilukki Stakes at Churchill Downs, I like Spelling Again, who has improved dramatically since the Brad Cox claim, and boasts sharp recent form.
Trainer Larry Pilotti saddles Sunset Silhouette (#3, ML 4-1) in Thursday's ninth race at Gulfstream Park West, a six-furlong optional claimer. Since Jan., 1, 2014, Pilotti is winning at a 30 percent clip in claiming races, for a return on investment of $2.67. Check out the Positive ROI report as part of DRF Plus. Sign up for DRF Plus here.
Download DRF Plus handicapping reports for Thursday's races, including DRF Bets GamePlan, the Positive ROI Report, and Key Race Report.
Trainer Jimmy Jerkens saddles Securitiz (#1, ML 6-1) in Wednesday's seventh race at Aqueduct, a one-mile allowance. Since Jan., 1, 2014, Jerkens is winning at a 29 percent clip when saddling a horse coming off a win, for a return on investment of $3.47. Check out the Positive ROI report as part of DRF Plus. Sign up for DRF Plus here.
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