PLAY OF THE DAY

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8/8/26

DEL MAR RACE 1
MAIDEN OPTIONAL CLAIMING 150K, 5.5F DIRT

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9 ANOTHER WARRIOR 6-1
4 BILLY GOAT 7-2
6 BOSS MAN BOLT   5-1
2 CHARACTER 4-1

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PICK:  9 ANOTHER WARRIOR
Peter Miller 8% with firsters. But he’s won 2 of last 4 in debut and another was 2nd a length. One win was here at DMR and other at 29-1 at ELP (both 2YO’s). Bred to be fast, sire Jackie’s Warrior. Female line goes back to ‘95 G1 BC Juv Fillies winner My Flag and superstar champion Personal Ensign. Rosario 2 for last 3 (another ran 2nd) in last 3 rides for Miller (all at DMR).

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VALUE:  4 BILLY GOAT
Ran behind Boss Man Bolt in the two career starts but added blinkers in the last start and was in a 4-horse photo after he was up pressing the fast pace. Took money in there as he was bet down to 5-2 odds. Sire has been excellent with 2YO’s (he is 20% with the national average at 12%). Has an experience edge and is forwardly placed. Should be an exotics player here.

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A) 9        B) 1,2,4,6        C) 3,5       D) 7,8
 

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