Del Mar Hotlist - September 5

Today’s Del Mar Hot List races to watch
Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021

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 – (10) Wicked is working toward her debut in a manner that says she will not be a maiden for long. (7) Vulin gets Prat for her debut and that speaks well for the connection’s intentions. (6) Roxbury is also worth a look in this spot. (8) Blossoming could emerge as a big threat here. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 6-7-8-10.

5th race – (14) Deise Delight (B) had a rough trip last time when second and can prevail here if she can escape the also-eligible list. (11) Bristol Bayou has been absent since April but seems ready to make her comeback. (4) Trouville should remain in fine form while switching to back to turf. (1) Buy Wave Buy could be tough to catch from the rail. Betting strategy: 14 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-11-14. Doubles: 1-4-11-14 with 2-4-5-6.

6th race – (4) I Got a Gal put in two bullet works for this and seems on edge for a strong effort. (5) Keychain Girl tired in her debut but should benefit from that trip and may hang on here. (6) Ayellowroseoftexas should be a factor in her first try. (2) Blonde Bombshell might turn in a beauty of a effort against these. Betting strategy: 4 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-5-6.

8th race – (8) Flightline turned in a huge, winning effort in his debut and looks best here. (2) Freedom Fighter should benefit from a shorter distance here. (4) Positivity could be helped by a fast pace. (7) Notre Dame should be part of the early pace and may last for a share. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-4-7-8.

10th race – (2)  Eda was second in a stakes last time as a maiden and off her recent works seems ready for a better try today. (3) Elm Drive beat Eda by a head and looks like the one to fear. (7) Grace Adler may take a step forward off a nice maiden win. (4) Dance to the Music could have a nice future. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-7.