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- Feature · Race 6
- Let It Ride Stakes
- Best Bet · Race 3
- 1Charmz Away Nobody else in the field has run as fast as him lately
- Value play · Race 2
- 6Decapo Bet at 6-1 or higher
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Del Mar picks, race by race
- 1Top pickSunny CreedFrey K · Mullins Jeff
Why Sunny Creed: Trending the right way, with each of her last three better than the one before. Down in price, from $62,500 to $16,000. The Jeff Mullins barn does well with dirt runners.
- 3Top pickPrivate GemRispoli U · Glatt Mark
Why Private Gem: Owns the best recent speed figures in the field. Three straight races of improvement. Was only a head from winning last time.
Value play6 Decapo Bet at 6-1 or higher
Should be a bigger price than this horse's chances deserve. Ran 3rd last out, beaten 2½ lengths. Fits on speed with the best of this group.
Also eligible, runs only if there are scratches: Book Smart
- 1Top pickCharmz AwayBautista A L · Mendez Luis
Why Charmz Away: Nobody else in the field has run as fast as him lately. Last start was a clear jump forward for him. Was only 4½ lengths from winning last time.
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- 6Top pickSyntaxRispoli U · McCarthy Michael W
Why Syntax: Three straight races of improvement. Finished in the top three in 5 of 6 recent races. Bullet work on Oct 31, best of 67 at the distance.
Also eligible, runs only if there are scratches: Kool Mariah, Princess Snow, Barra Roza
- 2Top pickTheresasilverlininAyuso A · Knapp Steve
Why Theresasilverlinin: Just ran a sharply improved race. Ran 2nd last out, beaten 1½ lengths. Likes Del Mar, with 2 wins here.
- 2Top pickJordi BearRosario J · D'Amato Philip
Why Jordi Bear: Right there on speed with the top runners. Ran 2nd last out, beaten a head. Proven at this kind of distance.
Value play4 Acknowledgemeplz Bet at 7-1 or higher
Rates as a live contender but projects as an overlooked price. Finds a softer field today. Training well, with a sharp move on Oct 8.
- 8Top pickMagic JewelJaramillo E · Sadler John W
Why Magic Jewel: Has the most early speed in a short dirt race. Trainer John Sadler has a strong record with dirt runners. Has run well at 5½ furlongs before.
Also eligible, runs only if there are scratches: Blame the Track
- 5Top pickLove the PressureJaramillo E · McCarthy Michael W
Why Love the Pressure: Brings the best recent figures into the race. Just ran a sharply improved race. Was only a nose from winning last time.
Value play6 Allequin Summer Bet at 7-1 or higher
The kind of contender the betting tends to underrate. Rarely runs a bad one: top three in 5 of 6 lately. Right there on speed with the top runners.
Also eligible, runs only if there are scratches: Columnist
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Del Mar picks FAQ
Are these Del Mar picks free?
Yes. Every Del Mar card gets a free top pick for every race, a value play with the minimum odds worth taking, and the Best Bet of the day. Trackside Edge members also get the top three in every race with win estimates, pace notes, confidence ratings and multi-race tickets.
When are Del Mar picks posted?
Our Del Mar picks go up before the card, once entries are out, usually a day or more ahead. This page always shows the current or next Del Mar card, and every past card stays in the archive below.
How are the Del Mar picks made?
Every horse is rated through the TracksideProfits handicapping process: speed figures, current form and the likely pace first, then trainer and jockey, distance and surface fit and pedigree, then class, layoffs and workouts.
What does "Bet at 6-1 or higher" mean on a value play?
It is the lowest price at which the value play is worth a bet based on our win estimate. If the horse is shorter than that at post time, the value is gone.
What if one of the picks scratches?
Move to the next pick in that race. Picks are made before scratches and late changes, so always check the final field before you bet.
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Updated Nov 06, 2026