A fairly contentious sequence of races gives blow-up price appeal to the late pick four at Del Mar Thursday, The wager covers races 5-8, and with also-eligibles in three races, horseplayers should take heed on Thursday morning of any scratches.
DRF handicapper Matt Bernier takes a closer look at juveniles running at Del Mar.
The late pick 4 is the most appealing sequence to me on Friday’s Saratoga card, so let’s go after it.
Address Unknown, who has found a new lease on life since being transformed into a steeplechaser at the age of 7, looks to remain unbeaten over fences in the Michael G. Walsh Novice Stakes, which kicks off Thursday’s 10-race card at 12:25 p.m.
: DRF handicapper Dan Illman takes a closer look at juveniles running at Saratoga.
Can’t see the point of sugar-coating it: This card wasn’t exactly bursting with appeal on paper, and now, after the deluge, we’ve got a canceled steeplechase, three off-turf races (4,6, and 8) and a pending decision on the Troy Stakes, race 9, which also could be taken off grass. What’s left is a program that I’ll be approaching tepidly, at best.
DRF handicapper Matt Bernier takes a closer look at juveniles running at Del Mar.
The seventh pick six carryover from 19 days of racing is up for grabs Wednesday at Del Mar, where the meet has been more chaotic than usual. Favorites have won 26 percent on Polytrack, 20 percent on turf.
Heavy rain Tuesday could force the two turf races on the card to be shifted to the Polytrack. Lane 1 will be used this week, which will culminate with Sunday’s $500,000 Breeders’ Stakes at 1 1/2 miles on grass.
Another Wednesday, another pick six carryover at Del Mar. Just like last Wednesday, the six-race sequence is brutally difficult. If you’re going to hit this, you’re going to need to be both sharp and lucky. Here’s my ticket:
