Friday's picks for Del Mar provide a natural pick 3 of sorts in Races 6-8. The featured Graduation Stakes for Cal-bred juveniles goes as Race 7 on the card and among the final pick 3.

Del Mar - Race 6

#8 Unrivaled Hero: Last couple have not been anything to write home about, but he was competitive with some similar types earlier this year and could be ready to bounce back in a bad spot.

#5 Crazy Cavalier: Honest runner should be in a good spot again turning for home, but that has also been the case in pretty much every start on his page, and here he is still looking for his first win. Obvious player, but not sure how excited you're supposed to get here at a short price.

#2 Hamlin: He's in the mix with these based on the last one, and there isn't a ton of serious pace lined up here -- could be the one to catch at the turn in.

Race Summary: Unrivaled Hero has some appeal despite a couple of dull recent runs on his page. I don't feel like there is anything to be afraid of in here, and he's not far removed from some races that would do the trick.

Del Mar - Race 7

#5 Fionello: He looked good winning in the debut try and draws well to be one of the prompting players from out here. He needs better today, but #3 Trump Era flattered him with a next-out score of his own.

#6 Hero or Zero: Like the top choice, he gets a great draw to attack from the start, and he was pretty impressive in the debut score. Lots to like today.

#2 Desert Dawg: He beat a cheap Los Al group at first asking, but I wonder if he might be one of the more likely to rate successfully here. Could tuck in behind some speed.

Race Summary: Fionello was well meant at first asking and looked good, and the race already came back well with another one of today's competitors lined up off a next-out win.

Del Mar - Race 8

#6 Cameron Slough: She's a good fit with this kind and may be able to pick these up late while turning back off a longer trip. Nothing flashy on her page, but she's honest enough with a rallying chance today at a midrange price.

#3 Miss Meagher: Think she'll find one or two of them too good here, but her form has been solid this year, and she earned the step up today for the new team with that score last time out. Wouldn't knock me out of my chair ...

#5 Oveta's Hobby: Really like him here, but I worry that this trip might just be stretching her a tiny bit. In the mix into the far turn, but I worry that she'll get bet and prove vulnerable in the final yards.

Race Summary: Cameron Slough might be a bit overlooked off a couple modest efforts, but she fits well enough with her better stuff and may punch home better on the cutback today.