Bing Crosby Stakes (G1) Del Mar
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July 22, 2026
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Official Field Analysis: Bing Crosby Stakes (G1)
Post: 9:30 PM PDTCornucopian (148.9 OPI) sets the benchmark. Dr. Venkman, Mad House, and Stronghold provide strong depth for win and exotic wagering.
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OPI Pedigree Deep-Dive
This dash rewards raw sprint speed and tactical versatility. Into Mischief and Ghostzapper progeny stand out on pedigree and current form.
Top OPI Score
6
Cornucopian
OPI Score
148.9
Comp. Grade
A
Recent Speed
107
Value Audit
Our Expert Perspective uses a 50/30/20 weighting to separate true value from public hype.
OPI Confidence:
High
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Pedigree Index20%
1
Maximum Bourbon
ML:
front-runner
HANDICAPPER OVERRIDE: Premium Paper Contender. Strong recent sprint form and early speed, but moving up in class off a layoff and poor post position history at Del Mar.
2
Listenupshance
ML:
front-runner
HANDICAPPER OVERRIDE: Paper Contender. Consistent sprinter with good Del Mar history, but recent form is mixed and graded stakes record is limited.
3
Dr. Venkman
ML:
stalker
HANDICAPPER OVERRIDE: Real Winner contender. Multiple graded stakes placer with strong Del Mar record. Eligible to improve in 2nd start off layoff with top connections.
4
For All Mankind
ML:
front-runner
HANDICAPPER OVERRIDE: Paper Contender. Veteran with some placing ability but recent speed figures and class look insufficient against sharper sprinters.
5
Stronghold
ML:
stalker
HANDICAPPER OVERRIDE: Real Winner contender. Recent G3 winner with good tactical speed. Layoff concern but excellent trainer/jockey combination.
6
Cornucopian
ML:
front-runner
HANDICAPPER OVERRIDE: Premium Real Winner. Top OPI Power Rating / OPI Score in the field. Dominant recent G3 winner with blazing speed figures and Baffert barn in top form.
7
Gold Sweep
ML:
stalker
HANDICAPPER OVERRIDE: Paper Contender. Has shown ability in stakes company but recent form is inconsistent and lacks the top-end speed of the leaders.
8
Mad House
ML:
front-runner
HANDICAPPER OVERRIDE: Real Winner contender. Sharp early speed and strong recent stakes placing. Dangerous on the front end if he gets loose.
9
Moonlight
ML:
stalker
HANDICAPPER OVERRIDE: Paper Contender. Long layoff and inconsistent recent efforts. Better suited for longer distances than this sprint.
WEATHER & TRACK ALERT: Forecast for Bing Crosby Stakes (G1) Post Time is CLOUDY & FAST.
OPI Recent Speed Figures (50% weight) are prioritized for today's Fast track conditions.
Track Intelligence Engine
Data Sync:
July 22, 2026 - 1:05 pm MDT Projected Model: No Guarantee of Results
| Post | Horse | OPI Pedigree | Comp Grade | Recent Speed | OPI Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximum Bourbon | 1.8 | B+ | 103 | 141.5 |
| 2 | Listenupshance | 1.7 | B | 103 | 137.8 |
| 3 | Dr. Venkman | 2.0 | A- | 103 | 143.2 |
| 4 | For All Mankind | 1.7 | B | 93 | 132.4 |
| 5 | Stronghold | 1.9 | B+ | 95 | 139.6 |
| 6 | Cornucopian | 2.1 | A | 107 | 148.9 |
| 7 | Gold Sweep | 1.7 | B | 99 | 135.7 |
| 8 | Mad House | 1.8 | B+ | 100 | 140.1 |
| 9 | Moonlight | 1.7 | B | 96 | 134.3 |
OPI Watchlist: Bing Crosby
Cornucopian
Style: front-runner
OPI Scout: Top OPI Score (148.9) and recent G3 winner. Blazing speed figures and Baffert barn advantage.
Dr. Venkman
Style: stalker
OPI Scout: Strong Del Mar record and multiple graded placings. Eligible to improve off layoff.
Mad House
Style: front-runner
OPI Scout: Dangerous early speed and recent stakes form. Could get loose on the lead.
The "Hard Filter" Forecast
Bing Crosby Stakes Structure & Pace Analysis: Expect a hot pace with Maximum Bourbon, Listenupshance, and Mad House contesting the early lead. Cornucopian and Dr. Venkman sit in ideal stalking positions with superior class and recent form. This looks like a matchup between elite early speed and high-quality closers.
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