Easy Crossing and Anyriderill Do, both of whom have picked up small pieces of stakes purses at least twice in their careers, will look to regain some confidence by dropping in class for Tuesday night’s $41,000 turf feature at Indiana Downs.
Del Mar picks by Brad Free, Mike Hammersly, and Rich Wroble for Sunday, August 18.
Del Mar analysis by Brad Free for Sunday, August 18.
Sharp Act didn’t break as sharply as usual and ended up being stuck behind a slow pace when she finished fourth as the favorite in a $12,000 claiming race in her last start. She could make amends when she returns in a similar spot in the first race at Northlands Park on Monday.
South American import Brujo de Olleros just missed in a $100,000 stakes while making his first start in 9 1/2 months. Given ample time to recuperate from that effort, he will look to build upon his solid performance for new Team Valor International trainer Rick Mettee in Monday’s $50,000 Carl Hanford Memorial Stakes at Delaware Park.
Saratoga closer looks for Sunday, August 18.
Saratoga picks by Mike Beer, Dave Litfin, and Kenny Peck for Sunday, August 18.
Saratoga analysis by Dave Litfin for Sunday, August 18.
Del Mar Oaks All-Star Stake analysis for Saturday, August 17.
Jockey Joe Patin Jr. was taken off the Evangeline Downs grounds in handcuffs Friday night after an altercation with fellow rider Diego Saenz following the evening’s seventh race.
