King: How I'd play Del Mar on Friday
Skipping the first race, where I have no strong opinion among a group of lightly raced or unraced juveniles, the first play of the day comes in Race 2 on Southern Sunrise (No. 9).
Byron KingJul 25, 2014
Skipping the first race, where I have no strong opinion among a group of lightly raced or unraced juveniles, the first play of the day comes in Race 2 on Southern Sunrise (No. 9).
The potential for Lady Asano to be your linchpin in race 5 gives you the opportunity to spread in surrounding races 4 and 6 for the chance for a nice payoff.
Dave Litfin takes a closer look at Friday's program at Saratoga.
DRF handicapper Matt Bernier takes a closer look at juveniles running at Del Mar.
The three grass races on Friday's card at Woodbine are either at six or 12 furlongs. The course will be firm.
In the Amsterdam Stakes at Saratoga, Captain Serious looks to be a good bet, cutting back in distance after setting the pace and fading to second to Jim Dandy entrant Kid Cruz in the 1 1/16-mile Dwyer Stakes on July 5 at Belmont.
Tiznowforamerica looks like a live price play in Saturday's Amsterdam Stakes at Saratoga.
DRF Plus Graded Stakes Analysis for the Cougar II Stakes at Del Mar on Friday, July 25.
Pick six pools at Del Mar this summer seem lighter than usual. But interest will increase Thursday, when a $67,344 carryover is up for grabs.
Let's try a pick three, starting with race 2, a speed-laden baby race at five furlongs which should provide some swift early fractions.