1/ST BET Horse Racing Predictions from Del Mar:

We are excited to announce a renewed partnership with the fine folks and handicappers at 1/ST BET. Jeremy Plonk and Jeff Siegel will be sharing their expertise on a weekly basis to pass along some ponies that they like for races at various tracks around the country, including Del Mar.

For this Saturday, November 16 article, Jeff Siegel shares everything you need to know for today’s racing card at Del Mar.

RACE 1: Post: 12:30 PT Grade: B+
Top Selection/Prime Play: 6-Big Gain

Forecast: Big Gain didn’t break well, fell back early, and simply spun his wheels thereafter when unplaced as the odds-on favorite in a maiden claiming dirt dash last month at Santa Anita. But today we’re expecting a significant amount of improvement with his switch to grass for the first time. The son of Mr. Big certainly is bred for the lawn on both sides of his pedigree, so perhaps this surface will bring out his best ability. Also, he’s protected today in a sign of confidence, so in what appears to be a below-standard maiden special weight affair, the Peter Miller-trained sophomore must be given a big chance at 3-1 on the morning line to make amends for his recent failure as the chalk.

RACE 3: Post: 1:30 PT Grade: B+
Top Selection/Prime Play: 2-Hey Jessie

Forecast: Hey Jessie was given an easy run in her debut in a similar mile turf affair for state-bred juvenile fillies at Santa Anita and actually did quite well to wind up a willing fourth despite a wide trip, beaten less than three lengths. She should move up a ton today with that bit of experience behind her, and really won’t have to improve much to handle this group. Two nice breezes since her debut last month tell us she’s doing well, so this Sean McCarthy-trained daughter of Grazen will offer an excellent gamble on the tote and in the various exotics at anything close to her 3-1 morning line.