Buy TicketsToday’s Del Mar Hot List races to watch
Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025
By Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman
Hot List Key:
A : A preferred horse to watch B: Secondary horse to watch
*C: Went down 2 or more betting notches in the final 3 minutes and finished 1st through 3rd
*D: Went down 2 or more betting notches and finished 4th or worse
* - 4 or more betting notches if 11-1 or more.
1st race – (1) Balboa was third in his debut but should move forward here. (4) Noble Testament is an interesting firster. (5) Huber may improve on dirt. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5. Doubles: 1-4-5 with 1-2-6.
2nd race – (1) Lyle the Crocodile rallied strongly for third and should work out a win from the rail. (2) Cali Cat exits a stakes and looks like the main rival. (6) Mythical Reel merits attention in this field. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6.
4th race – (8) Andtheomofthebrave can bounce back with a big try after a weak effort last time. (1) Jaguar Jon may like turf. (4) Re Armed Jon was a sharp debut winner and merits a close look. (5) Special Club may perk up back on turf. Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-5-8.
6th race – (6) The Big Cheesola missed by a neck last time and should handle this field. (2) Zombo Bombo missed by a head last time and is the main foe. (1) Shady Appeal will benefit from a rail trip. (4) Known Idea won in his last start on dirt. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-4-6.
8th race – (5) Minister Shane was a good third in his comeback race and deserves top billing. (8) Titanic Thompson lost by a head and looms as the one to fear. (9) Devil Among Us cannot be ignored in this field. (1) Runkerry will be helped by a ground-saving trip. Betting strategy: 5 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-5-8-9.