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Sunday September Stakes Status: Del Mar Derby and Debutante Precap
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Sunday, September 6, 2020. Just when you thought all the Derby talk was done, it’s not. Another September Derby will run today at Del Mar as a dozen horses will compete in the G3 Derby on turf. There’s also a $750k Derby at Kentucky Downs this week, and don’t forget the Olahoma and Canadian Derby later this month. Get the free Grid here to follow along.
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The Del Mar Derby is filled with mostly turf specialists but adds dirt runner Kiss Today Goodbye, who was considered in the Kentucky Derby field until about a week ago. He finished 3rd in the Shared Belief here at Del Mar on dirt last out, registering the best PF in the field, and he’s the top long shot special at 8-1, complete with top LP. His first 2 races were on turf and I don’t think he’ll have a problem with it.
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The ML favorite Pixelate is solid and has 2nd in LP and Power. 1st in Power and 2nd in Stamina is California Kook at 5-1. 3rd in Power is Guitty at 8-1 and 4th is K P at 6-1. Because of a lack of much early speed in the race, I think Margot’s Boy the E8 at 12-1 will hit the board and maybe Heywood’s Beach too. But the predicted pace also solidifies the Kiss Today Goodbye pick. Good betting race either way.
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The Debutante G1 is a field of only 6 so it’s chalky with a Baffert filly the favorite. She’ll have her hands full with the Desormeaux filly. There are 4 other 2yo races on the card so it’s a big day for both fillies and colts at Del Mar today. Good luck!
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