Del Mar Horse Racing Consensus Picks for Friday, July 18, 2025

San Diego Weekend Guide: July 18-20 – Beats & Books

Opening day at the Del Mar Racetrack is not just about the ponies, but elegant, odd and wild hats too. (File photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego) From Opening Day at Del Mar and San Diego Pride, to mariachi magic, a nostalgic art exhibition and family-friendly book swap, there’s something for every vibe and every age this San Diego weekend. The 2025 racing season at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club kicks off Friday at the Del Mar Fairgrounds an…

Del Mar horse racing consensus picks for Friday, July 18, 2025

The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races for opening day on Friday, July 18, 2025. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Sign up for Ponies Express newsletter and get the latest news and tips on wagers for weekend Horse Racing at Santa Anita …

Del Mar: Field of 9 fillies is drawn for San Clemente

The 3-year-old filly division, always one that requires a fair degree of sorting out, takes a step toward local clarity at Del Mar on Saturday when nine classy lassies run a mile on turf in the 58th edition of the Grade 2, $200,000 San Clemente Handicap.   The race is seen as a key stepping stone toward the track’s top event the sophomore distaff crew, the $300,000 Del Mar Oaks (G1), which will be run for the 69th time going nine furlongs on the…

Thought Process a no-brainer in San Clemente

A bigger cinch could show up later this summer, but on the first Saturday of the Del Mar meet, the Grade 2 San Clemente looks like a cakewalk for the favorite.