Del Mar - The Walker Group

	The Walker Group Leading the way towards the winner's circle at...
Del Mar on Saturday, September 4, 2010
Please remember to always check program numbers. Odds shown are morning line.

Race 1 - Claiming - 7.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $24000 Class Rating: 101

FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. WEIGHT, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF TWO RACES SINCE MAY 4 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE THEN ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $16,000, IF FOR $14,000, ALLOWED 2 LBS.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 8 MAGNIFICENT BLEND 3/1
	# 10 LIT'SGOODLOOKNGRAY 8/1
	# 1 U. C. MERCED TWO 6/1

My choice in this event is MAGNIFICENT BLEND. He has been running soundly and the speed figures are among the best in this field. Should keep the good string of finishes intact today. Ran a very solid last race. LIT'SGOODLOOKNGRAY - Has a very strong shot here if you like back class. Strong average Equibase Speed Figs in dirt sprint races make this racer a solid choice. U. C. MERCED TWO - Have to take notice when any animal makes a quick reversal of fortune.

Race 2 - Stakes - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $75000 Class Rating: 113 Windy Sands H.

WINDY SANDS H. - FOR THREE-YEAR-OLDS AND UPWARD. BY SUBSCRIPTION OF $75 EACH, WHICH SHALL ACCOMPANY THE NOMINATION, OR BY SUPPLEMENTARY NOMINATION OF $750 EACH BY SUNDAY AT NOON, AUGUST 29 CLOSED WITH 2, AND AN ADDITIONAL $500 TO START, WITH $75,000 ADDED. THE ADDED MONEY AND ALL FEES TO BE DIVIDED 60% TO THE WINNER; 20% TO SECOND; 12% TO THIRD; 6% TO FOURTH AND 2% TO FIFTH. WEIGHTS WILL BE

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 4 AGGIE ENGINEER 4/1
	# 2 UNUSUAL SUSPECT 6/1
	# 6 INFORMED 3/1

AGGIE ENGINEER is the best wager in this race. Looks decent versus this field and ought to be one of the leaders. Ran a very strong last race. Has posted strong Equibase Speed Figures in dirt route races in the past. UNUSUAL SUSPECT - Has some interesting angles which make this horse a play. Abrams is serious with this one, wheeling him right back. INFORMED - Is a sharp contender based on numbers earned recently under today's conditions. Had one of the most favorable Equibase Speed Figures of this group in his last contest.

Race 3 - Maiden Special Weight - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $50000 Class Rating: 88

FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 118 LBS.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 3 FLAWLESS JEWEL 20/1
	# 8 DAZZLING DISPLAY 9/5
	# 5 ZAZU 6/1

FLAWLESS JEWEL has a quite good shot to take this race especially at a long price. Foals of this sire have given bettors competitive dividends in their first starts. She looks very good in this slot and I expect will be on the lead or close at the halfway point. DAZZLING DISPLAY - She has been racing strongly lately while recording sharp Equibase Speed Figures. Should compete soundly in the pace battle which bodes well with this field. ZAZU - Don't overlook this pony as the trainer has produced solid dividends with 1st time starters.

Race 4 - Optional Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $57000 Class Rating: 103

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS WHICH HAVE NEVER WON $10,000 OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, OR STARTER OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES OR CLAIMING PRICE $80,000. WEIGHT, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF TWO RACES AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE JULY 4 ALLOWED 2 LBS. SUCH A RACE SINCE THEN ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $80,000

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 6 DEPUTY MAX 3/1
	# 7 SEBASTIAN FLYTE (GB) 5/2
	# 2 SEATTLE RULER 5/1

DEPUTY MAX looks to be a very good contender. Looks very good against this group of horses in this race and will most likely be one of the leaders. Earned a very good speed rating last time out. Is a very solid contender based on figures put up lately under today's conditions. SEBASTIAN FLYTE (GB) - The average Equibase class rating alone makes this one a solid choice. Has to be carefully examined here on the basis of the numbers in the speed department alone. SEATTLE RULER - He has garnered respectable figures under today's conditions and ought to fare well versus this group of horses in this race. Might best this group here, showing very good figs of late.

Race 5 - Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $31000 Class Rating: 90

FOR FILLIES THREE YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF TWO RACES SINCE MAY 4 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE THEN ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $25,000, IF FOR $22,500, ALLOWED 2 LBS.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 10 CAN'T TOPPER 7/2
	# 8 REAL HOUSEWIFE 6/1
	# 2 COSMIC ANGEL 12/1

I lean toward CAN'T TOPPER here. Vaunts formidable Equibase Speed Figures on average overall when measured up against the rest of this group. Trainers don't bring mounts back this quickly just for fun. Must be given consideration for this event if only for the very strong Equibase Speed Fig earned in the last affair. REAL HOUSEWIFE - Should best this group here, showing respectable numbers of late. I like the jock on this filly - solid chance to win the race. COSMIC ANGEL - Her 78 average has this filly with among the best Equibase speed figs for this event.

Race 6 - Maiden Special Weight - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $50000 Class Rating: 88

FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 118 LBS.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 9 MAY DAY ROSE 9/5
	# 6 BORN LUCKY 8/1
	# 1 CANDID RIDE 15/1

MAY DAY ROSE looks to be a decent contender. Has to be carefully examined as Baffert has been among the best trainers with two-year olds. Has to be given a chance here on the basis of the figures in the speed department alone. Tough to pass on this filly with Garcia in the irons. BORN LUCKY - This trainer is strong with starters in baby races. 2 year old races can be precarious but Machowsky has this young racer in respectable shape, worth a look. CANDID RIDE - Competitive gamble today with second time Lasix. Sire's 2-year old fillies and colts have been profitable bets as of late. May go off at a decent number and has some positive angles going for her.

Race 7 - Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $48000 Class Rating: 92

FOR FILLIES THREE YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF TWO RACES AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE JUNE 6 ALLOWED 2 LBS. SUCH A RACE SINCE MAY 15 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $50,000, IF FOR $45,000, ALLOWED 2 LBS.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 2 SALTY FRIES 4/1
	# 9 PULPIT MAGIC 4/1
	# 6 L'ENCHANTERESSE (IRE) 5/1

I have to support SALTY FRIES here. Has longshot potential and could score at high odds. Has been racing soundly and has among the best speed in the race for today's distance. Valenzuela has been sizzling the last month, winning at a nifty 18 percent rate. PULPIT MAGIC - Could provide positive gains based on decent recent Equibase Speed Figures with an average of 84. Lately Rosario has been hot which may give the edge to this filly. L'ENCHANTERESSE (IRE) - Has been running soundly and has among the best speed in the race for today's distance.

Race 8 - Stakes - 7.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $250000 Class Rating: 99 Darley Debutante S. (Grade 1)

DARLEY DEBUTANTE S. - GRADE 1 FOR FILLIES, TWO-YEAR-OLDS . BY SUBSCRIPTION OF $250 EACH, ON OR BEFORE JUNE 4, 2010, THE FEE TO ACCOMPANY THE NOMINATION. FOR HORSES NOT NOMINATED, SUPPLEMENTARY NOMINATIONS OF $10,000 EACH WILL CLOSE AT THE TIME OF ENTRY, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 WITH 2. ALL HORSES SHALL PAY $750 TO PASS THE ENTRY BOX AND $3,000 ADDITIONAL TO

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 2 WICKEDLY PERFECT 3/1
	# 6 SUGARINTHEMORNING 6/1
	# 10 A Z WARRIOR 5/1

WICKEDLY PERFECT looks to be a very good contender. Has to be carefully examined versus this field displaying quite good figures recently and an average Equibase Speed Fig of 97 under similar conditions. Recent numbers for the jockey - 24 win percent - make this filly stand out in this field. Must be given a shot - I like the numbers from the last race. SUGARINTHEMORNING - Change in Lasix (with second time Lasix) may be the difference to a reversal of fortune. Could beat this field given the 97 speed rating put up in her last outing. A Z WARRIOR - The Equibase Speed Figure of 95 from her most recent affair looks decent in here. Sharp jockey with trainer figs make this horse a sharp choice.

Race 9 - Optional Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $54000 Class Rating: 106

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON $10,000 OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, OR STARTER OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES OR CLAIMING PRICE $40,000. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE OTHER THAN CLAIMING OR STARTER ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $40,000.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 8 USURP 5/1
	# 2 DETAILS R SKETCHY 5/1
	# 6 NEXTDOORNEIGHBOR 7/2

My choice for this race is USURP. Has been running very well lately and will probably be on the lead early on. Put up a formidable speed figure in the most recent race. Can run another good one in this affair. Has decent Equibase Class Figures relative to this field - worth a look. DETAILS R SKETCHY - Is a sharp contender based on figures recorded lately under today's conditions. Is hard not to look at based on Equibase speed figs which have been competitive - 101 avg - of late.

Race 10 - Maiden Claiming - 7.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $20000 Class Rating: 83

FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $25,000, IF FOR $22,500, ALLOWED 2 LBS.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 4 MAGIC LANTERN (GB) 3/1
	# 2 DANCINCONESTRELLAS 5/1
	# 8 SNOVEMBER 5/2

MAGIC LANTERN (GB) is the best bet in this race. Has a solid shot in here if you like back class. Has been running well and has among the most respectable speed in the race for today's distance. She has been running admirably and the Equibase Speed Figures are among the best in this group. DANCINCONESTRELLAS - Is difficult not to look at based on Equibase Speed Figs which have been respectable - 76 avg - of late. Bettors should probably note that this pony runs with second time Lasix today. SNOVEMBER - Must be considered a definite contender on earnings per start at the distance/surface alone. It's a good sign that Puype is using Bejarano on this entrant.