Frank’s recovering, Ciaran’s back from Saratoga, and Sunday’s Del Mar selections are ready.
DOUBLE TROUBLE LIVE • PREMIER MEMBERS
THE SUNDAY APOLOGY TOUR
Ciaran’s back. Frank got Tim Tam’d.
Somehow, Mark still has access to the betting account.
Sunday, August 23, 2026 • Del Mar
Yesterday: Great Racing, Nice Double, One Bruised Ego
Knightsbridge won his Pacific Classic battle with Full Serrano,
and King of Gosford completed a profitable Late Double.
Unfortunately, Tim Tam also proved she could handle nine furlongs by laughing
at Frank’s opinion, running away from the field and apparently continuing straight
to his house to kick over his speed-figure files.
WOMP. WOMP.
🔴 LIVE TODAY AT 4:50 PM PDT
Ciaran is back from Saratoga, where he hit some nice Pick 5 wagers using
GELDING LABS. Frank is back from the emotional trauma ward. Mark never left
because security forgot to check the bar.
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FRANK vs. CIARAN: THE IMPORTANT PART
WHEN THEY AGREE, PAY ATTENTION. OR START WORRYING.
| RACE |
FRANK’S A’s |
CIARAN’S TOP PICKS |
| R7 |
5, 1, 7 |
1, 4, 8, 9 |
| R8 |
6, 4, 7 |
6, 4, 1 |
| R9 |
4, 12 |
12, 4, 9, 2, 1 |
Heavy agreement on #6 in Race 8 and
#4 and #12 in Race 9.
Either we’re getting paid or the stewards should start reviewing the footage now.
📊 FRANK’S LOW-TAKEOUT MATRIX
Now featuring 14% more humility after yesterday.
| RACE |
A |
B |
| R7 |
5, 1, 7 |
N/A |
| R8 |
6, 4, 7 |
1, 9, 10, 11 |
| R9 |
4, 12 |
9, 6, 3, 10, 11, 1, 5 |
Frank’s $3 Late Pick 3
$3: 5,1,7 / 6,4,7 / 4,12 = $54
$3: 5,1,7 / 6 / 4 = $9
$3: 5,1,7 / 1,9,10,11 / 4 = $36
TOTAL: $99
Frank’s $5 Late Double
$30: 6 / 4 = $30
$15: 6 / 12 = $15
$15: 4,7 / 4 = $30
$10: 4,7 / 12 = $20
TOTAL: $95
Watch the live show for the probable analysis involving #6 in Race 8
with ALL in Race 9. Translation: Frank reserves the right to panic intelligently.
🍀 CIARAN’S SUNDAY ATTACK
Fresh off Saratoga and apparently unwilling to unpack before betting.
| Race 1 |
5, 7, 4, 3 |
Race 2 |
7, 8, 3 |
| Race 3 |
2, 6, 7, 3 |
Race 4 |
10, 8 |
| Race 5 |
13, 11, 3 |
Race 6 |
8, 6, 7 |
| Race 7 |
1, 4, 8, 9 |
Race 8 |
6, 4, 1 |
| Race 9 |
12, 4, 9, 2, 1
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Ciaran’s $3 Pick 3 Construction
Main Spread: 1,4,8,9 / 6,4,1 / 12,4,9,2,1
$3: 1,4,8,9 / 6 / 12,4,9 = $36
$3: 1 / 6,4,1 / 12,4,9,2,1 = $45
Ciaran’s Low-Takeout $5 Double
$15: 1 / 12,4,9 = $45
$5: 4,8,9 / 12,4,9 = $45
Final secondary-double decision will be made using the live-show will-pays.
TODAY’S HORSES TO ARGUE ABOUT
Race 7 - #5 Bust Out: Frank’s upset special at 8-1.
Rispoli takes over, and the added distance could wake him up.
Race 8 - #6 Anti Slapp: Both guys give her the edge after
the class plunge and bullet dirt workout. Potential single - and probable
destroyer of everyone’s value.
Race 9 - #4 Wild West Coast: Frank’s single candidate with
Rosario, a better post and a last race that looks even stronger now.
Race 9 - #12 Orange Thunder: Ciaran’s top pick at 12-1 and
one of Frank’s two A horses. The post is terrible. The price is not.
Chaos Alert - #2 Whopper Factor: Ciaran includes the
30-1 runner after a sharp work and second-time Lasix. Completely sensible,
assuming you define “sensible” the way we do.
MARK’S ENSIGHT OF THE DAY
“When two handicappers agree, it’s called consensus.
When the horse loses, it’s called tomorrow’s content.”
TODAY’S DEL MAR SEMINAR
Frank’s guest is tournament competitor, horseplayer advocate and
Betting on Horses author Chris Larmey.
Join them at the Kona Big Wave Stage at 1:00 PM PDT.
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