Stakes Saturday at Del Mar

 We take in a grade one event at that beautiful track near the Pacific Ocean for our Stakes Saturday.

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Race 10 {Bing Crosby Stakes~G1~6 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A reduced field of eight will go to the gate in this featured contest.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed here to create a frothy pace. Speed numbers are very close with all but one hitting a triple-digit speed fig at least once in their last three races. Half the field has competed over the Del Mar track. Only one will attempt this sprint distance for the first time. It should be a fantastic race.

#6 Cornucopian (JJ Hernandez / Baffert) is the deserved favorite with the highest last out speed number and four super powered peaking workouts. This guy is undefeated at the distance from two starts. He has the tactical speed to adapt to the pace. It will be his first race over the Del mar track. A son of Into Mischief, he is 72% in the money from seven starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#5 Stronghold (Fresu / D'Amato) will challenge with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and four exceptionally strong workouts. This guy loves the dirt, distance, and track. Look for him to track the pace closely and strike in the stretch. A millionaire son of Ghostzapper, he is 85% in the money from fourteen starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#3 Dr. Venkman (Rispoli / Glatt) should contend holding the second highest speed number at the distance and two superb workouts. He is another that enjoys the dirt, distance, and track. Look for him to track the pace closely and spring into the stretch. Another son of Ghostzapper, he is 77% in the money from thirteen starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 Maximum Bourbon (Rosario / D'Amato) will be in the mix with the second highest last out speed number and four supreme peaking workouts. He should be part of the pace scenario. This lad excels over the dirt and at the distance. A son of Maximum Security, he is 83% in the money from six starts.

#7 Gold Sweep (Smith / Haran) holds the third highest speed number at the distance and one prime workout. He is another that will track the pace closely and battle in the stretch. It will be his first attempt over the Del Mar track. A son of Speightstown, he is 58% int he money from twenty-four starts.

#8 Mad House (Leon / Van Winkle) should show speed. It will be his second try over the Del Mar track. He comes in having secured three triple digit speed figs in a row. Three super speedy workouts demonstrate he is ready for the race. A son of Vekoma, he is 61% in the money from thirteen starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#6 Cornucopian  ///  #5 Stronghold,  #3 Dr. Venkman,  #1 Maximum Bourbon,  #7 Gold Sweep,  #8 Mad House.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#5,  #3,  #1,  #7,  #8  ///  #6 Cornucopian.

Best of luck with all your Stakes Saturday wagers!!!