The turf meets the surf at Del Mar and the turf is the surf(ace) for the Grade 1 $350,000 Eddie Read Handicap. I am leaning toward #1 Monterey Jazz as my selection for this race. He has won five previous times over the greenery. His last two Beyers were in the 100s and he threw a bullet workout on the board on July 20 at Hollywood Park. I just think there is a lot to like here. The Irish-bred, #8 Whatsthescript, might be a possibility, but keep in mind he finished behind the top pick in the Grade 2 American Handicap at Hollywood Park on July 4. In two lifetime starts over the Del Mar turf, he has a win and a second. Turf ace Corey Nakatani rides #3 Global Hunter in the Eddie Read and he is definitely worth a look in here. His last four results (all with graded company) have been disappointing, but his latest workouts are staggering and he might fetch a price in here. #2 Dakota Phone will certainly be a price pick in here. He gets Garrett Gomez in the irons, a definite plus. He only lost by a nose to Hollywood Gold Cup winner, Rail Trip, in the Santana Mile at Santa Anita in April. He just has not been on the turf in forever and a win by him would be difficult to imagine. So, here is the play in the Grade 1 Eddie Read:
$5 WIN #1
$4 EX BOX #1+ #8
$1 TRI 1-8 WITH 1-8 WITH 2-3
TOTAL- $17
Keep in mind that They Are Off accepts no responsibility for any wagers made in conjunction with these suggestions. Tune in again on Monday for more from They Are Off. For right now, I am Gone... GOODBYE!
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