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 Sunday, November 17 article, Jeff Siegel shares everything you need to know for today’s racing card at Del Mar.

RACE 7: Post: 3:30 PT Grade: B+
Top Selection/Prime Play: 4-Old Pal

Forecast: Old Pal earned a career top speed figure when his late kick fell a nose short in a similar affair over nine furlongs on grass at Santa Anita last month. He was forced to rally into the teeth of moderate fractions, making his effort all the more impressive. This shortened trip to a mile guarantees help up front, so with the projected pace flow and good racing luck, the son of Grazen should be capable of producing a winning late kick for the always-powerful jockey/trainer combo of Antonio Fresu and Mark Glatt.

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RACE 8: Post: 4:00 PT Grade: B+
Top Selection/Prime Play: 5-Bullard

Forecast: Bullard hadn’t trained like a win early type but nevertheless graduated at first asking in a fast, highly rated maiden sprint that stamped him as a future star. Today, the stretch-running son of Gun Runner gets an extra furlong to work with and a race shape that should offer plenty of pace to compliment his late running style. A :58 and change breeze since his win indicates the Michael McCarthy-trained juvenile exited his race in fine fettle, so we’re expecting an even better performance today. At 8/5 on the morning line, he offers wagering value on the tote and as the main punch in the various rolling exotics.