McGee: Del Mar pick three play for Friday, Aug. 21

In race 2, SHAME ON ALEX (1) stands a solid chance to redeem himself as a beaten Los Al favorite when turning back off a 7-week layoff. The Jay Em Ess homebred has been carefully managed throughout his career and has proven competitive at this level. He could get an inside stalking trip with a handful of obvious speeds drawn outside him. I don’t know whether his 6-1 morning line will be available, but he’s worth singling.

In race 3, I’ll leave out morning-line favorite Trifecta (8) and use a trio of live ones: DYNAMITE RIDE (1), HIGHWAY BOSS (4), and LOVENSEEK (5).

In race 4, both TRUE RANGER (9), who puts blinkers on, and NUSRET (10), a first-time gelding, are eligible to show big speed and improved performances from their outer posts.

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The play
R2 – 1
R3 – 1, 4, 5
R4 – 9, 10
$1 ticket = $6