Pick a Breeders’ Cup Veteran in Native Diver Staking

Two weeks out of the Breeders’ Cup, you might be ready to take on a new handicap challenge. In this case, we’ll direct you to Saturday’s $100,000 Native Diver Staking in Del Mar, has drawn a competitive and attractive field.

Eight horses entered the 1/8, 8 mile, 3rd place race, including one – #6 Eight Rings —You competed in the Breeders Cup race. Just two weeks ago, Empire Maker’s son gave a fast chase in Class 1 Big Ass Cup Dirters ‘Dirters . Fans before weakening to finish in fourth place, only beaten one length for second place.

This was a much-regarded strong performance from the Eight Rings, as no one could match the runaway winner. Life is good, who took the lead in one of the Breeders’ Cup’s most impressive performances. Even when defeated, the Eight Rings ranked 96 Brisnet Speed ​​competitively.

Eight Rings has experienced a lot of sprinting in recent years but it’s the long runs that are his real forte. Two back-to-back starts, he won gate-to-string in a 1 1/16 mile let-off option claim race at Santa Anita, edging out his rivals four lengths with a career-best 103 Brisnet Speed ​​rating. And at just 2 years old in 2019, the Eight Rings claimed their special win in 1st place 1/16 mile. American Pharoah Stakes, where he again leads all the way by six lengths.

The Eight Rings will have every chance to make their favorite front run in Native Divers, setting the stage for victory. The only question mark is whether he can deliver on top form just two weeks after the Breeders’ Cup, but the fact is he has hit five feathers in one bullet: 59.40 on Monday shows that the Eight Rings have appeared from the Dirt Mile in good form. With hot jockey Juan Hernandez in the saddle, the Eight Rings loomed like a formidable victory threat.

Who are the other key contenders in Native Diver? One is # 2 Midcourt, who had three times resisted the 1st Place competition. The John Shirreffs the intern loved Del Mar and really dominated Native Diver 2019 with 5 3/4 lengths. He’s also a long-time second in the 2020 renewal.

Midcourt has never shot in Rank 1 Great bets again at Santa Anita last month. He was eased late and finished last in eight. But if you draw a line through this absentee performance – he’s starting a 3 1/2 month break for the first time – his form looks more encouraging. Back on June 18, Midcourt finished the one-mile permit race at Santa Anita with a 2 1/4 run, showing he still has enough talent to compete at the graded stake level. A return to Del Mar may be all he needs to create a competitive endeavor.

Veteran East Coast Shipper #4 Port of Bal and 2020 Grade 2 San Antonio shares winner #8 Kiss Today Goodbye are others with compelling credentials, but we’ll also look at the opportunity # first Found, a person has not been heralded and comes with improvement. Son of the Constitution won two sprint starts on the California track, winning optional pension races at Del Mar and Santa Anita. Both wins generate 97 Brisnet Speed ​​ratings, indicating that Establishment is fast enough to compete at this level.

Stretching up to 1 1/8 mile is largely uncharted territory for the Founding, though his pedigree suggests that the longer trek won’t be an issue. The fact that he passed his first race a mile at the Indiana Grand is encouraging. With hot jockey Victor Espinoza in the saddle, the Established can find a favorable ride, book ahead and contend for top third with solid odds.

So how should we bet Native Diver? If you are playing with a small budget, I would recommend betting Eight Rings to win and play him on the correct tickets using Establishment and Midcourt for second place. But if you have more capital to spend (and want to chase a bigger payday), the trifecta ticket that puts the Eight Rings on Your Head could be the way to go.

Salary Strategies with a $12 Budget

$8 to win on #6 Eight Rings

What to say in the betting window: Del Mar, 8 years old^NS race, $8 to win over 6

$2 to be exact: 6 with 1.2 ($4)

What to say in the betting window: Del Mar, 8 years old^NS race, $2 exactly 6 with 1.2

Strategies to make money with a $36 budget

$16 to win on #6 Eight Rings

What to say in the betting window: Del Mar, 8 years old^NS race, $16 to win over 6

$4 to be exact: 6 with 1.2 ($8)

What to say in the betting window: Del Mar, 8 years old^NS race, $4 exactly 6 with 1.2

$1 trifecta: 6 against 1.2 with 1,2,4.8 ($6)

What to say in the betting window: Del Mar, 8 years old^NS race, $1 trifecta 6 with 1.2 with 1,2,4.8

$1 trifecta: 6 with 1,2,4,8 with 1.2 ($6)

What to say in the betting window: Del Mar, 8 years old^NS race, $1 trifecta 6 with 1,2,4,8 with 1.2

Good luck and enjoy the race!