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PREMIER MEMBER EDITION
DOUBLE TROUBLE LIVE
Sunday, September 6, 2026 | Del Mar
LIVE TODAY: 5–7 PM PACIFIC
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FRANK VS. THE LAST RACE: THE INVESTIGATION CONTINUES
Premier members,
Frank’s pick lost the last race again yesterday. At this point, the finale isn’t a race. It’s his annual performance review, held daily.
Ciaran, meanwhile, reports a Saturday sweep: the All Turf, the late Pick 3 twice, and the double, with Jaguar Jon delivering in the nightcap. Ciaran took a stand. Frank took a moment.
The stewards are now reviewing whether telling a horse “Frank likes you” constitutes interference.
Frank’s confidence has already returned. His selection is expected shortly.
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DEL MAR MEET STATS
Summer meet standings through Saturday, September 5.
| Jockey |
Wins |
Win % |
| Joel Rosario |
40 |
19% |
| Juan J. Hernandez |
33 |
23% |
| Antonio Fresu |
28 |
18% |
| Umberto Rispoli |
25 |
23% |
Trainer watch: Doug O’Neill leads with 26 wins from 111 starts (23%), ahead of Phil D’Amato’s 15. That adds context to Ciaran’s interest in O’Neill’s #8 Nashville Champ in Race 10.
Rosario leads the riders. O’Neill leads the trainers. Frank remains undefeated in post-race explanations.
Source: Del Mar’s official meet leaderboard. Percentages rounded by the track.
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FRANK’S DEL MAR MATRIX
| Race |
Frank’s A’s |
B’s |
| 9 |
2, 4 |
9, 5, 7 |
| 10 |
7, 8, 2, 1 |
5, (14)* |
| 11 |
5, 8 |
10, 4, 6 |
*Race 10 #14 Angel’s Ember is also-eligible; use only if #14 draws in.
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Race 9 — Ogle, Vanta and a diplomatic incident.
Frank’s A’s are #2 Ogle and #4 Vanta. Ciaran puts Vanta first, followed by Ogle, #5 Dee Snook and #9 Queenofthewild. Two men agreeing on the main contenders: enjoy it before somebody speaks again.
Race 10 — The toddler department.
Frank leads with #7 Golden Club; Ciaran prefers #8 Nashville Champ. Both use the pair. Two-year-old maiden races are where a beautiful spreadsheet meets an animal that has never heard of your spreadsheet.
Race 11 — Frank requests a fresh start.
Frank’s A’s are #5 Rostovsky and #8 Muscled, with extra ticket emphasis on Rostovsky. Ciaran puts Muscled first and singles him in the All Turf. One sounds like a chess grandmaster. The other sounds like the man sent to collect the grandmaster’s gambling debts.
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FRANK’S LATE PICK 3 · RACES 9–10–11
$3: 2,4 / 7,8,2,1 / 5,8 — $48
$3: 9,5,7 / 7 / 5,8 — $18
$6: 2,4 / 7,8 / 5 — $24
$3: 2,4 / 5,(14) / 5 — $6–$12
TOTAL: $96–$102
The final ticket costs $6 without #14 in Race 10, or $12 if #14 draws in and is included.
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FRANK’S LOW-TAKEOUT LATE DOUBLE · RACES 10–11
$20: 7 / 5 — $20
$10: 7 / 8 — $10
$10: 8 / 5,8 — $20
$5: 2,1 / 5,8 — $20
$5: 7 / 10,4,6 — $15
TOTAL: $85
Five tickets. One last race. Somewhere, a therapist has just opened an appointment.
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☘ CIARAN’S DEL MAR PLAYS
After yesterday’s sweep, Ciaran arrives with notes, tickets and enough quiet satisfaction to be heard from the parking lot.
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CIARAN’S BEST BET: RACE 2 — #7 QUATTRO PASS
Quattro Pass sounds like a premium airport-lounge membership. Ciaran would prefer access to the winner’s circle.
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Value watch: Race 3 — #2 Malibu Coast.
Ciaran flags a sharp Los Alamitos work and the Fresu/O’Neill partnership. His top pick in the race remains #10; Malibu Coast is the value angle.
Value watch: Race 8 — #7 Ocean Bear.
Third start off the layoff, with a closing kick Ciaran likes. Also watch #4 Esso: Rosario stays aboard, a decision that caught Ciaran’s attention.
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CIARAN’S $3 ALL-TURF PICK 3 · RACES 7–9–11
$3: 10,11,2,4,1 / 4,2,5,9 / 8 — $60
Five in the first leg, four in the second, and Muscled alone in the finale. That is a strong opinion with a very crowded waiting room.
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CIARAN’S LATE PICK 3 · RACES 9–10–11
$3: 4,2,5,9 / 8,7 / 8,4,3,5,6 — $120
$3: 4 / 1,5,3 / 8 — $9
A $120 main ticket and a $9 backup. Even Ciaran occasionally leaves something for lunch.
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CIARAN’S LOW-TAKEOUT LATE DOUBLE · RACES 10–11
$10: 8,7 / 8 — $20
$10: 8,7 / 3,5,6,8 — $80
Ciaran may increase the $20 ticket during the show. Both tickets include Race 11 #8, adding extra weight to Muscled.
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CIARAN’S RACE-BY-RACE SELECTIONS
| Race |
Selections in preference order |
| 1 |
1, 4, 6 |
| 2 |
7, 1, 8 |
| 3 |
10 (7, 2, 3) |
| 4 |
4 |
| 5 |
4, 3, 8 |
| 6 |
1, 2 |
| 7 |
10, 11, 2, 4, 1 |
| 8 |
3, 4, 5, 7, 8 |
| 9 |
4, 2, 5, 9 |
| 10 |
8, 7 (1, 5, 3) |
| 11 |
8, 4, 3, 5, 6 |
Parentheses indicate backups—the horses Ciaran will mention immediately if they win.
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Also on the Sunday card: Ah Jeez runs in Race 3 for the Run Fast Racing crew. Jason Avila is today’s seminar guest; visit the seminar page for his picks.
Find your member tools on the Premier dashboard.
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WE’RE LIVE TODAY · 5–7 PM PACIFIC
Join us for the late Pick 3, the low-takeout double, and Frank’s latest attempt to end the day on speaking terms with a horse.
Bring your questions and a little compassion for Frank.
Not too much. He’ll mistake it for agreement.
DOUBLE TROUBLE LIVE
Presented by Adelphi Racing Club
Selections and proposed wagers are subject to scratches and live changes. Please wager responsibly.
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