Free Del Mar Picks, Tips & Predictions

Expert Del Mar picks and tips for every card. 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 9.4 starters. Every card's first race is free, the second is free with an account, and the full card is for subscribers — 35 Del Mar sheets published so far.

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Latest Del Mar Free Picks

Del Mar is not racing today. Below are the free picks from the last Del Mar card, November 8, 2026.

Top pick in each free race, November 8, 2026

  1. Race 16Lady RuthML 6/5

Race 2 is free with an account, and the other 7 races are for members.

Analysis and the full Del Mar card →

About the Del Mar Racing Surface

Surfaces
Dirt and Turf
Distance range
5 fur to 1 3/8 mi
Typical field
9.4 starters
Typical card
9.1 races

Most common race conditions at Del Mar: Maiden Special Weight, Allowance Optional Claiming, Claiming, Maiden Claiming.

Measured across the last 24 Del Mar cards we have handicapped.

Del Mar Results & Payouts

The latest winners and $2 win payouts. Every Del Mar result

Del Mar winners, November 8, 2026

RaceWinner$2 Win
12Good Golly Dolly$6.20
26Big If$6.00
31Ellen Jorth$9.80
48Penny the Jet$6.00
54Shining River$11.60
65Himari$3.60
76Hazaka$11.00
81Grand Slam Smile$4.20
97Channel Place$10.40
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Recent Del Mar Race Sheets

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Recent Del Mar Results & Payouts

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Del Mar Picks — Common Questions

Is there a free Del Mar card?

Yes. The first race on every Del Mar race sheet is free, with full analysis and no account required. A free account opens the second race too, and every race on the days Del Mar is our Track of the Day. The rest of the card is part of a TrackWiz subscription.

Where can I get free Del Mar tips?

On this page and each Del Mar race sheet. Every sheet gives our top three picks in each race, from TrackWiz ratings and race sims, with the reasoning behind them. Race 1 is free with no account.

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 9.1 races, with fields of about 9.4 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 35 Del Mar sheets; you can get each new one by email before post time.