Del Mar Picks: 2024 Bing Crosby Stakes

Don’t miss the Bing Crosby Stakes, the highlight of the racing action at Del Mar this Saturday! Take a look at our Del Mar picks for the full card.

Full Card Analysis

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Del Mar Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 2:00 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #7 WHAT ABOUT Q (6-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Strong early pace figs.
• #4 USHA (7-5): Contender. Baffert is a good bet at the meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 MCKECHNIE (5-2): Worth a look. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #1 PROUD STARLET (12-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 4 – 3 – 1

Del Mar Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 2:30 PM PT; Claiming $57k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #4 HEART HEADED (6-5): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Strong early pace figs.
• #2 INSTINCT D’ ORO (2-1): Contender. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #6 MISSION BEACH (4-1): Contender. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #1 EIGHT CLAP (8-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 4 – 2 – 6 – 1

Del Mar Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 3:00 PM PT; Starter Allowance $40k; 5 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #2 QUEEN’S CODE (5-2): Best bet of the card. Barn has been solid. Top 5 rider aboard. Bet today’s best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #1 BEER MONEY (15-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #7 PHOSPHORESCENCE (5-1): Worth a look. Rispoli makes this one a player. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #9 WITHOUT BORDERS (8-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 7 – 9

Del Mar Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 3:30 PM PT; Claiming $27k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #8 DANCING DANA (8-5): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Race may setup for this runner.
• #1 MORNING ADDICTION (10-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Likely to get forward position.
• #7 ROMAN EMPRESS (10-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #2 GYPSY LYNN (4-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 8 – 1 – 7 – 2

Del Mar Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 4:00 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 1 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #9 CARDINAL SPIRIT (12-1): Top pick. Top trainer at the meet in O’Neill.
• #14 ROAD TO ELDORADO (15-1): Major Player. Likely to take a step forward. Running well of late.
• #2 FLYIN PRIVATE (12-1): Contender. Has been running well enough recently.
• #11 GAME WARRIOR (20-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 9 – 14 – 2 – 11

Del Mar Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 4:30 PM PT; Maiden Claiming $45k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #7 SHE’S MY FLAME (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Barn has been solid. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
• #4 WALK’N THE BEACH (12-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #5 RAPIDA (15-1): Contender. May be able find the right setup. Has experience at this level.
• #3 LUCKY NEA (30-1): Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Competitive enough in recent efforts.

Selections: 7 – 4 – 5 – 3

Del Mar Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 5:00 PM PT; Daisycutter Handicap $100k; 5 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #2 CONNIE SWINGLE (3-1): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Races that could beat these.
• #5 ELM DRIVE (5-2): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #9 STAY AND SCAM (7-2): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #8 RUNNINWITHTHEBOYZ (9-2): Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 9 – 8

Del Mar Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 5:30 PM PT; San Diego Handicap $300k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #4 ARABIAN KNIGHT (3-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Races competitive with the top contenders.
• #3 DR. VENKMAN (9-2): Major Player. Glatt is a good bet at the meet. Can run with these.
• #1 EXPRESS TRAIN (3-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. The 105 speed rating is among the best in the field.
• #2 KATONAH (15-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 3 – 1 – 2

Del Mar Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 6:00 PM PT; Allowance Optional Claiming $76k; 1 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #4 LOTTERY PICK (5-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #9 FAUSTIN (5-2): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 SMART CODE (7-2): Worth a look. Trainer, Glatt, is having a lot of success this meeting. Has experience at this level.
• #10 BAD UNCLE BARRY (20-1): Fringe Contender. Recent races are solid. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 9 – 3 – 10

Del Mar Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 6:30 PM PT; Bing Crosby Stakes $400k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #6 CLOSETHEGAME SUGAR (5-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Race sets up perfectly.
• #8 THE CHOSEN VRON (6-5): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #9 JACKSTOWN (15-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #1 ANARCHIST (10-1): Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 8 – 9 – 1

Del Mar Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 7:00 PM PT; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 1 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #12 SPANISH CARA (6-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Top jock on the circuit with Rispoli.
• #10 WILLA T (5-1): Fringe Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition. Comes home strong.
• #14 LOVIN’ ON THE RUN (15-1): Worth a look. The 84 speed rating is among the best in the field.
• #2 BALTIC FIRE (20-1): Fringe Contender. Recent races are solid. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 12 – 10 – 14 – 2