Del Mar: Pick 3 Keys, B's and C's for Thursday, August 8
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DEL MAR PICK 3 (RACES 3-5)
Race 3
A's - 6
B's - None
C's - 4
Guessing that NAVA NATALY will go off a few points below 10-1 morning line, but she's unlikely to be played with similar vigor in the Pick 3. The major swing would be with her as near single, but since I also like a horse in the 2nd leg, appropriate to use one C backup, that being ATTA GIRL ALMA, the other off-the-pace type who fits.
Race 4
A's - 1
B's - 2,3,4
C's - None
I like rail-drawn RHODIUM to open up early & run this short, suspect field off their feet. But I would hate to get a good-priced Nava Nataly home in Race 3 & not have a contingency in place.
Race 5
A's - 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
B's - None
C's - None
Keeping in mind that the whole very reasonable enterprise of A, B & C plays involves taking the time to weight horses & not just relying on the all button, I challenge reasonable handicappers to truly separate the 8 2yos in this 2-turn turf maiden. The first-timers look plausible, while those that've raced looked mediocre. Hoping for the longest price.
