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Del Mar Hotlist - August 7
August 5, 2022Today’s Del Mar Hot List races to watch
Sunday, Aug. 7, 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 4th or worse
* - 4 or more betting notches if 11-1 or more.
1st race – (3) Living With Autism is from a barn that does well with firsters and can triumph here. (5) Noisy Burglar could make his presence felt here. (10) Adele Darling might fare better on dirt. (1) Worthiness fits well with this bunch. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-10.
3rd race – (10) Zookeeper was good third in his debut and can improve with a veteran rider. (1) Park City was second in his debut and will benefit from a rail trip. (3) Crypto Man could be a factor in his debut. (9) Carrizo Springs is another firster worth a look. Betting strategy: 9 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-9-10. Doubles: 1-3-9-10 with 2-5-6-7.
4th race – (2) Leyas Candy disappointed last time but can bounce back with a win here. (5) Thorne House was a game second in his debut and should be the main rival. (7) Magnificent Ride may get one here. (6) Stanford North has speed and could be tough to catch. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-6-7.
6th race – (7) Fast and Shiny debuts for Baffert and looks like a promising runner. (2) Pride of the Nile figures to be the main competition. (10) Getthemoney is a firster that should not be ignored. (8) Doinitthehardway is another Baffert firster who can be a factor in this group. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-7-8-10.
10th race – (2) Absolutely Zero is undefeated after two starts and can make it three in a row here. (5) Fumano’s Girl missed by a nose last time and will be closing fast at the end. (7) Sell the Dream figures to make a smooth switch to dirt. (10) E Z Pharis could perk up with a move to the state-bred ranks. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-7-10.