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Free Del Mar Picks & Predictions
Del Mar runs on dirt and turf, with about 53% of races on the dirt, racing from 5 fur to 1 3/8 mi, with fields averaging 9.5 starters. Every card gets free picks on selected races plus a full-card breakdown for subscribers — 32 Del Mar sheets published so far.
Latest Del Mar Free Picks
Del Mar is not racing today. Below are the free picks from the last Del Mar card, September 7, 2026.
Race 1
Maiden Special Weight · 1 mi · Turf
A wide-open maiden turf mile where three horses are bunched at the top of our ratings within a single point of each other — expect a tight finish and a complicated exacta.
Rosa's Miracle tops our TrackWiz ratings at 57.5 and draws one of the more favorable morning lines in the field at 5/2, suggesting the market agrees with our model. Trainer John W. Sadler is one of the premier conditioners in Southern California, and pairing him with jockey Kazushi Kimura gives this filly a polished battery to navigate a one-mile turf route. Her average speed figure of 54 is right in the pack, but the overall profile — connections, rating edge — makes her the play at a price that won't scare anyone off.
Pavular checks in with a 56.67 TrackWiz rating, matching Tiger Luck at the top of the secondary tier, and comes in at 3/1 on the morning line — fair value for a place ticket. Trainer Antonio C. Garcia also saddles Divine Kismet in this race, which signals confidence in the barn's turf preparation; Pavular is clearly the lead entry. With an average speed figure of 54 and jockey Hector Isaac Berrios aboard, expect a competitive effort.
Tiger Luck mirrors Pavular's 56.67 rating and shares the same 3/1 morning line, making him a logical third wheel in the exotics. Trainer Tim Yakteen consistently places his horses well, and Juan J. Hernandez is one of the meet's more reliable riders. The slight speed figure edge over most of the field — clocking a 56 average — gives Tiger Luck a sneaky chance to hit the board even if the top two run their race.
Race 2
Maiden Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt
A sprawling 13-horse maiden claimer on the dirt with one scratch, led by two horses our model separates cleanly at the top — but value runners lurk in the middle of this field.
Stormy Gal leads the entire field with a TrackWiz rating of 64.71, a meaningful gap over the next best. At 6/1 on the morning line, she offers legit value — the market hasn't fully caught up to where our model has her. Trainer Ruben Gomez puts Armando Aguilar up, and while this is a maiden claimer at 5½ furlongs on dirt, Stormy Gal's overall profile stands out clearly from the pack. If she runs anywhere near her rating, she should be competitive at a price that makes the win bet worthwhile.
Surprise D' Oro slots in second on our model at 62.65 and is posted at 8/1 — that's a gap between rating and morning line that TrackWiz analysis loves for place tickets. Trainer Hector O. Palma sends her out with Alfredo L. Bautista, and her average speed figure of 54 is competitive in this field. At those odds, including her underneath in exactas and as a place play is smart risk management.
Stylishly Big comes in as the morning-line favorite's near-equivalent at 7/2 and earns a 55.83 TrackWiz rating — solid, if not top of class. Trainer John W. Sadler again fields a contender, with Juan J. Hernandez up, and her 55 average speed figure gives her a slight edge over several rivals. She's the kind of horse you put on the bottom of trifectas and hope the top two run their race.
Race 3
Starter Optional Claiming · 5 fur · Turf
The morning-line favorite Miss Hellfire is vulnerable in this starter optional claimer on the turf sprint — our model finds a massive overlay at the top of the ratings that the morning line has wildly mispriced.
Frog is our top-rated horse in Race 3 by a country mile, posting a 79.79 TrackWiz rating while sitting at 8/1 on the morning line. That's one of the largest rating-to-odds disconnects on the entire card. Trainer Michael W. McCarthy is a sharp operator on the turf, and Juan J. Hernandez is a high-percentage rider who gets the most out of horses in sprint conditions. A 20% career win rate backs up the profile — this is the kind of longshot angle that can swing a whole card.
Famous Forza rates second in the field at 64.96 and is posted at 12/1 — another horse our model believes is undervalued by the morning line. Trainer Bill McLean gives Emisael Jaramillo the call, and the 56 average speed figure puts Famous Forza among the faster horses in the field. At those odds, even a place finish is a score, and she fits nicely in trifecta and exacta combinations.
Jennys Wine Girl ties Miss Hellfire on our rating at 59.0 but goes off at 15/1 versus the favorite's 8/5 — that's where the value lives for show bettors and exotic players. Trainer Richard Baltas knows this turf course well, and Edwin A. Maldonado has the horse ready for this spot. Her 55 average speed figure keeps her in the mix, and at 15/1 she's a sneaky trifecta closer worth including.
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About the Del Mar Racing Surface
- Surfaces
- Dirt and Turf
- Distance range
- 5 fur to 1 3/8 mi
- Typical field
- 9.5 starters
- Typical card
- 9.2 races
Most common race conditions at Del Mar: Maiden Special Weight, Claiming, Allowance Optional Claiming, Maiden Claiming.
Measured across the last 24 Del Mar cards we have handicapped.
Del Mar Results & Payouts
Official finishing order and mutuel payouts for September 4, 2026.
Race 1
| Fin | # | Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | Mo' Em Down3/1 | Joel Rosario | $3.60 | $2.80 | $2.20 |
| 2 | 2 | Echos of Violence8/1 | Ricardo Gonzalez | — | $7.60 | $4.80 |
| 3 | 3 | Dare Greatly5/1 | Hector Isaac Berrios | — | — | $3.40 |
| 4 | 1 | Surfin' U. S. A.7/2 | Juan J. Hernandez | — | — | — |
Exotic payouts
- $1 Exacta 5-2 paid $9.90
- $0.50 Trifecta 5-2-3 paid $18.15
- $0.10 Superfecta 5-2-3-1 paid $5.41
- $2 Quinella 2-5 paid $14.00
Race 2
| Fin | # | Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Kool Kitten5/1 | Welfin R. Orantes | $11.60 | $6.20 | $4.60 |
| 2 | 1 | Volcanologist6/1 | Ricardo Gonzalez | — | $7.00 | $4.40 |
| 3 | 3 | Blame the Track8/1 | Edwin A. Maldonado | — | — | $4.00 |
| 4 | 8 | Anya15/1 | Armando Aguilar | — | — | — |
Exotic payouts
- $2 Daily Double 5-4 paid $20.40
- $1 Exacta 4-1 paid $32.80
- $0.50 Trifecta 4-1-3 paid $105.35
- $0.10 Superfecta 4-1-3-8 paid $135.86
- $2 Quinella 1-4 paid $53.00
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Del Mar Picks — Common Questions
Is there a free Del Mar card?
Yes. Every Del Mar race sheet includes free picks with full analysis on selected races, with no account required. The remaining races on the card are part of a TrackWiz subscription.
What surface does Del Mar race on?
Del Mar cards run on dirt and turf. Across the last 24 cards, roughly 53% of races were on the dirt.
How many races are on a typical Del Mar card?
Del Mar cards average 9.2 races, with fields of about 9.5 starters. Distances run from 5 fur to 1 3/8 mi.
When are Del Mar picks published?
Del Mar picks are published ahead of the first post for that day's card. We have published 32 Del Mar sheets; you can get each new one by email before post time.