Del Mar FULLCARD Hotlist - September 3

Today’s Del Mar Hot List fullcard selections
Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022
Pacific Classic Day

By Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman

Hot List Key:
 A: A preferred horse to watch  B: Secondary horse to watch
*C: Went down 2 or more betting notches and finished 1st through 3rd
*D: Went down 2 or more betting notches and finished 4^th or worst
* - 4 or more betting notches if 11-1 or more.

1^st race – (4) Disko Tribute tired on turf last time and should be tougher returning to dirt. (6) Draw the Foul has some speed and might be a factor throughout. (7) Quick Intro fits in with this group. (2) My Man Bags could perk up with a class drop.

2^nd race – (2) Kings River Knight won nicely in his turf debut and can handle winners in this spot. (5) Gold Rush Candy is worth a look in his turf debut for Baffert. (1) Mobou should benefit from a ground-saving trip. (7) Exceed Speed Limit raced competitively on synthetics and might have a say in the outcome.

3^rd race - (9) Just a Little Luck seems overdue for a maiden win after two third-place finishes. (6) Big Celebration put in a nice gate work for this and should be a contender. (1) Chedda Cash could be a main threat from the rail. (3) Cholly has sharp early speed and should make her presence felt.

4^th race – (2) High Connection exits a win in the Los Alamitos Derby and looks best here. (3) Newgrange returns for a new barn and will push the top pick. (5) Armagnac might respond to a turf to dirt switch.

5^th race – (3) Man Among Men had a rocky trip when fourth in his debut and can make amends here. (5) Naismith had some traffic issues last time and should be a contender here. (2) Kawazaki had a useful U.S. debut and should move forward off it. (10) Quintecents should do better back on turf.

6th race – (3) National Treasure looks like another gem for Baffert. (8) Practical Move was second in his debut and is the one to fear. (5) Massimo was third in his debut and could be tougher today. (7) Don Corleone looks imposing in this spot.

7th race - (5) Hong Kong Harry was a strong second despite a rough trip in the Eddie Read. Makes amends for that setback here. (6) Goliad showed promise in the allowance ranks and seems poised for a solid return to stakes company. (7) Cathkin Peak should be a stretch threat here after running into trouble last time. (9) Tripoli could turn in a better try back on turf.

8th race - (5) Redline returned to the main track and looked good while rallying wide to finish second. Should prove best here. (1) Mr. Impossible is worth a look despite a lengthy layoff. (2) Sunrise Journey could be hard to catch in this spot. (9) Exaulted could be sitting on a big effort in his third start after a layoff.

9^th race – (1) Cabo Spirit won the La Jolla last time and will benefit from a rail trip here. (9) Balnikhov is in good form but drew a tough post. (5) Dandy Warhol will be a factor in the final furlong. (7) Mackinnon figures to be a main threat off his best try.

10^th race – The TVG Pacific Classic, G1 - (5) Flightline is untested at 1 1/4 miles, but has too much speed for this group and should lead gate to wire. (2) Country Grammer was second in a prep for this and the Dubai World Cup winner looms the main rival. (3) Royal Ship beat Country Grammer last time and cannot be ignored here. (4) Express Train loves this track and will be formidable off his best try.

11^th race – (2) Gold Phoenix lacked room last time and should benefit from a switch to Prat. (9) Master Piece should be flying at the end and looks like the one to fear. (4) Red King missed by a head with a strong rally and belongs in the exotics. (11) Heywoods Beach should handle the distance and merits some attention.