Del Mar Hotlist - August 6

Today’s Del Mar Hot List races to watch
Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022

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 in the final 3 minutes and finished 1st through 3rd
*D: Went down 2 or more betting notches and finished 4^th or worse
* - 4 or more betting notches if 11-1 or more.

1st race –  (4) Multi Platinum drops into a claimer after a dismal debut and enjoy relish the class relief. (1) Ninja Warrior should be well-suited by dirt. (10) Sayers could be a factor in her career debut. (6) Memes should be more competitive in a claimer. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-6-10.

3rd race – (8) Smitten by Kitten missed by a neck last time and should make amends here. (2) Annie Graham is worth a look off the O’Neill claim. (6) Lexington Humor has a nice pedigree for dirt. (7) Althea Gibson should not be ignored. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-6-7-8.

5th race – (6) Carmel Road is a firster from Baffert who deserves top billing. (7) Eakly was a good second  at Churchill Downs and should be the main rival. (3) Mister Iceman was second here and looms a main contender. (2) Heartbreak Kid has been working quickly for his debut. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-6-7.

8th race – (4) Deise Delight was a good third after a long layoff and should move forward with a win here. (7) Rock the Bourbon will welcome a return to turf. (10) Frazzled should be a factor in the final furlong. (3) Ice Queen may reign back on turf. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-4-7-10. Doubles: 3-4-7-10 with 3-4-5-7.

9th race – (5) Shedaresthedevil comes off a win in the Fleur de Lis at Churchill and won this stakes last year. Looks best once again. (4) Private Mission exits a stakes win for Baffert and is the one to fear. (3) Desert Dawn will be threat on her best try. (7) Blue Stripe can make her presence felt in this field. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 4-5. Exactas: 4-5 over 3-7 and 3-7 over 4-5.