Race 2 Del Mar -- MDN25K -- 6Fs

Contenders--morning line

#1 Mark of a Pirate--20/1
#3 Afleet's Design--3/1
#5 Highly Unusual--5/1
#7 Storm Central--4/1
#8 Phantom North--20/1
#9 Anatolian Gold--9/2


Large 14-horse field should produce a good payoff in the win pool. Although #5 Highly Unusual has a big pace advantage in this race, I am keeping an open mind and will bet some of the best overlays.

I will bet $300 on #5 Highly Unusual and #7 Storm Central, both only at 3/1 or more.

Also, I'll wager $200 on #3 Afleet's Design at 7/1 or better and #9 Anatolian Gold at 5/1 or more.

I'll bet $150 to win if the post time odds on #1 Mark of a Pirate are at least 8/1 and the same amount on #8 Phantom North at 20/1 or more.