DEL MAR - Friday, July 26, 2013

Only one short priced winner again yesterday. Nice looking 4 o’clock Friday card today. Good luck!

Race 1 

#3 - WARREN’S ASSASSIN - Drops in class to run for a tag, returns to winning distance on the turf.

Race 2

#1 - DISTINCTIV PASSION - Shipper from Northern California tried a stakes race in his last start, shows early speed and super works.

Race 3

#1 - SHORT SWORD - First time starter sent out by the Garcia/Mitchell connections.

Race 4

#3 - BRANDING - Closer sent out by Tom Proctor with Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens aboard.

Race 5

#1 - MIA’S STORM - First time starter who shows good works.

Race 6

#2 - TRIBAL CHATTER - Her running style fits this short turf sprint.

Race 7 - G3 Cougar II Handicap

#3 - OILISBLACKGOLD - G1 try in his last start, finished 2nd in a previous try at this marathon distance, 16/27 in the money.

Race 8

#9 - MOONLIGHT SPLITTER - Second time starter who drops in class to run for a tag, throw out the turf try in her first start, good works to prepare for today.