The Grade 1 Bing Crosby Stakes headlines Saturday’s card at Del Mar, serving as Race 10 with a $400,000 purse for three-year-olds and up. The six-furlong sprint has attracted a talented and evenly matched field, making it one of the most competitive races of the weekend.
Race Overview
- Race 10: Bing Crosby Stakes (Grade 1)
- Track: Del Mar
- Distance: 6 furlongs
- Purse: $400,000
- Post Time: 9:40 p.m. ET
Pace Projection
The Bing Crosby should feature an aggressive early pace.
Maximum Bourbon, Listenupshance, Cornucopian, and Mad House all possess early speed, while Stronghold figures to settle just behind the leaders in a stalking position.
If the pace becomes contested, horses like Dr. Venkman and Moonlight could find themselves closing into a tiring field. Still, the tactical runners appear to hold the advantage.
Field Analysis
#1 Maximum Bourbon (7-2)
Maximum Bourbon enters in excellent form after an impressive victory as my top choice in the St. Matthews Stakes at Churchill Downs. His speed figures have steadily improved with each recent start, and he owns four wins from six career races.
The primary concern is the rail draw. From the inside post, he’ll likely need to leave the gate quickly to secure position against several other speed horses. While talented enough to contend, the trip could prove more difficult than it was in his most recent victory.
#2 Listenupshance (8-1)
Listenupshance has been competitive in graded company throughout the season. He finished second in the Grade 3 San Carlos behind Cornucopian before recording another solid effort in the Grade 3 True North at Saratoga.
He has enough early speed to stay involved from the outset and could be a factor if he secures a favorable stalking trip.
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