Del Mar Hotlist - July 23

Today’s Del Mar Hot List races to watch
Saturday, July 23, 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.

3rd race –  (5) Fearless Girl was given a freshening and should return ready for a solid effort. (6) Gillian Elizabeth seeks a third straight win and is the one to fear. (10) My Kentucky Girl might appreciate the stretchout and switch to turf. (1) Self Isolation will be a force from the rail.  Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-6-10. Doubles: 1-5-6-10 with 2-5-8-10.

4th race – (10) Fast and Shiny debuts for Baffert and seems set for a strong try. (2) Flying Connection should show some speed in her debut and may hang around until the end. (5) And Tell Me Nolies has an interesting pedigree and is worth a look. (8) Satin Doll has been prepping nicely for her debut. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-5-8-10.

7th race – (7) Fun Money lost her rider last time when favored. Make amends for that miscue today. (9) Organic is working nicely for her debut. (1) Warren’s Paradice could benefit from an inside trip. (8) Yvonne’s Miss was second in her debut and merits consideration. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-7-8-9. Doubles: 1-7-8-9 with 2-4-8-9.

8th race – (8) Reign of Speed set the pace in his debut before finishing second. Should not look back here. (2) Buck Owens could sneak into the picture in his debut. (9) Charbonneau was an improved second last time and cannot be overlooked. (4) Kangaroo Court could jump up with a big effort here. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-8-9.

10th race – (3) Mastering returns from a long layoff for Baffert but could be poised to win off the bench. (2) C Z Rocket has plenty of back class and can win this off memory. (6) Diamond Oops will welcome some class relief here. (7) Desmond Doss has enough speed to be a factor in this group. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-6-7.