DEL MAR- Wednesday, July 31, 2013

My slump continues. Tough day for the players on Sunday resulting in a Pick 6 carryover for today of $261K. Good luck!

Race 1

#4 - AFLEET COWBOY - Finished 3rd in his last two starts, 4/5 in the money at the distance.

Race 2

#4 - LITTLE BIT CACTUS - Shipper from Turf Paradise finished 2nd in his last two starts, Bejarano rides.

Race 3

#5 - SPRING UP - Big maiden claiming win in his last start, claimed by John Sadler.

Race 4

#2 - HURRY HOME CLOVER - Claimed in his last start and dropped in class, shows good works.

Race 5

#2 - AWESOME OKEE - Second time starter who shows good works, hot jockey Julian Leparoux aboard.

Race 6

#1 - RED DEFENSE - Won his last start, takes a big step up in class to repeat.

Race 7

#7 - BETTER BET - Won a maiden race in his last start, Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens rides back.

Race 8

#8 - ATHINA LEE - Drops to the bottom maiden claiming level off a long layoff, Peter Miller trains.

DEL MAR - Sunday, July 28, 2013

Two winners on yesterday’s card. Another good betting program today. Good luck!

Race 1 

#5 - COLONEL JOAN - Second time starter who should show a big improvement.

Race 2

#7 - THE WHOLE DEAL - Drops in class and shows early speed.

Race 3

#5 - COCONUT CREAM PIE - Finished 2nd in her last two starts, 4/5 in the money.

Race 4

#8 - DERRINGER - Drops in class to run for a tag, Bejarano aboard.

Race 5

#2 - CAPTAIN BEAU - Closer who shows a recent win above this class.

Race 6

#7 - INDUSTRY LEADER -  Drops in class to run for a tag, shows good works.

Race 7

#8 - TRES BELLE - Shows good works for the Garcia/Baffert team

Race 8 - G1 Bing Crosby Stakes

#5 - JIMMY CREED - Throw out his last start, proven G1 winner, Bejarano/Mandella are the connections.

Race 9

#1 - UNKEPT RENDEZ VOUS - Drops in class, Bejarano in the irons.

Race 10

#1 - LAYTON REGISTER - Shipper from Kentucky just missed in his last start.

DEL MAR - Saturday, July 27, 2013

One short priced winner per day won’t get the job done. Another tough card today. Good luck!

Race 1

#7 - ROMANTIC WISH - Claimed in her last start, previous winner at Dmr.

Race 2

#6 - PAPA’S PAISLEY - First time starter sent out by the Pedroza/Velasquez team.

Race 3

#10 - U R MY CANDY GIRL - Finished 2nd and claimed in her last start, Bejarano/Morey are the connections.

Race 4

#6 - DOINGHARDTIMEAGAIN - Won her last three starts including a G2 in her last start, should handle the tough 7F distance, sent out by the Bejarano/Hollendorfer combination.

Race 5

#9 - BAS - Wired a maiden claiming field in her last start, steps up into open company to repeat.

Race 6

#2 - QUALITY PLAN - Shows good works, third time should be the charm for the Bejarano/Baffert team.

Race 7

#1 - MOTOWN MEN - Shows early speed and good works to prepare.

Race 8 - G2 San Diego Handicap

#3 - PAYNTER - Wired the field in his last start, Bejarano/Baffert team up to repeat.

Race 9

#7 - SALAH CHAMP - Won a maiden claimer in his last start, Mike Mitchell trains.

Race 10

#6 - WINNING RHYTHM - Finished 2nd in her last start, Bejarano stays around to ride.

DEL MAR - Friday, July 26, 2013

Only one short priced winner again yesterday. Nice looking 4 o’clock Friday card today. Good luck!

Race 1 

#3 - WARREN’S ASSASSIN - Drops in class to run for a tag, returns to winning distance on the turf.

Race 2

#1 - DISTINCTIV PASSION - Shipper from Northern California tried a stakes race in his last start, shows early speed and super works.

Race 3

#1 - SHORT SWORD - First time starter sent out by the Garcia/Mitchell connections.

Race 4

#3 - BRANDING - Closer sent out by Tom Proctor with Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens aboard.

Race 5

#1 - MIA’S STORM - First time starter who shows good works.

Race 6

#2 - TRIBAL CHATTER - Her running style fits this short turf sprint.

Race 7 - G3 Cougar II Handicap

#3 - OILISBLACKGOLD - G1 try in his last start, finished 2nd in a previous try at this marathon distance, 16/27 in the money.

Race 8

#9 - MOONLIGHT SPLITTER - Second time starter who drops in class to run for a tag, throw out the turf try in her first start, good works to prepare for today.

DEL MAR - Thursday, July 25, 2013

Only one short priced winner on yesterday’s card. Good luck today!

Race 1

#2 - DANCING LUTE - Won her last start and claimed, moves up two levels to repeat, Bejarano/Mitchell are the connections.

Race 2

#8 - EXOTIC BEHAVIOR - First time starter sent out by the Bejarano/Baffert team.

Race 3

#4 - SHADOW RUNNER - Finished 3rd in his last two starts, shows good works, Bejarano rides

Race 4

#9 - AFFLICATION - Drops to the bottom maiden claiming level, Bejarano up.

Race 5

#7 - BRITENESS - Finished 2nd in her last start, 2/4 in the money at the distance.

Race 6

#7 - DANDEREK - Finished 2nd in his last start and claimed, shows early speed, Bejarano in the irons.

Race 7

#2 - KATE’S EVENT - 2/5 wins at the distance, shows good works to prepare.

Race 8

#12AE - COCONUT CREAM PIE - Finished 2nd in her last two starts, due to break her maiden if she gets in.

DEL MAR - Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Two winners and a profit on Sunday’s card. Tough day for the players resulting in a Pick 6 carryover of $238.5K. Promising betting program today. Good luck!

Race 1

#1 - COTTON’S POINT - Finished 2nd in her last start, 5/6 in the money, shows good works, Bejarano rides.

Race 2

#2 - CARDIO ROYALE - Finished 2nd in his last two starts, 5/5 in the money at the distance.

Race 3

#2 - TAELYNS PRINCE - Second time starter who finished 2nd in his debut.

Race 4

#1 - STREETS OF HEAVEN - Won and claimed in his last start, should be closing at the end to repeat.

Race 5

#7 - RYLEIGH RULER - First time starter sent out by a hot jockey/trainer combination.

Race 6

#1 - ONDINE - Finished 3rd in a G2 race in her last start, shows good works, Bejarano/Baffert team up.

Race 7

#3 - TIGAH - Won a G3 race in his last start, 7/10 in the money at the distance.

Race 8

#11 - TUCKERS POINT - Just missed in his last start, sent out by hot trainer Cody Autrey.

DEL MAR - Sunday, July 21, 2013

Two winners on yesterday’s card. Lots of interesting betting opportunities today. Good luck!

Race 1

#7 - JOEANDBETTY’SBABY - Finished 2nd in her last start. drops in class and shows good works.

Race 2

#8 - HUMOR ME - Second time starter who finished 2nd in her first start, Bejarano/Baffett team up.

Race 3

#5 - HOLY CANDY - Stakes try in his last start, shows good works to prepare off a long layoff.

Race 4

#5 - BETTER BET - Finished 2nd in his last start, Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens rides.

Race 5

#4 - LUCKY PRIMO - Finished 3rd in a G2 race in his last start, shows early speed.

Race 6

#3 - GRACIE RAGAZZA - First time starter with all time leading jockey Russell Baze riding for Mark Glatt.

Race 7

#2 - WIREDFORTWOTWENTY - Finished 3rd in a stakes try in his last start, shows early speed, Bejarano aboard.

Race 8 - G2 San Clemente Handicap

#2 - IOTAPA - Finished 2nd in a G2 race in his last start, shows good works.

Race 9

#8 - HUSTLIN NU - Won a maiden claimer in his last start, shows good works to try against open company.

DEL MAR - Saturday, July 20, 2013

Only one short priced winner out of six races played last night. Super betting card today. Good luck!

Race 1

#3 - CONGREGATIONALIST - Big win in his last start, shows early speed for his assault on open company.

Race 2

#4 - MAGIC CHANNEL - Shipper from England shows some back class and is 3/7 in the money.

Race 3

#5 - PURE BLUSH - Drops in class to run for a tag, sent out by hot trainer Peter Miller.

Race 4

#3 - EAST SKY - Finished 3rd in his last start, drops in class to run for a tag.

Race 5

#5 - UNUSUAL HOTTIE - Won her last three starts, shows a previous win at Dmr and the distance.

Race 6

#2 - SOUTHERN FREEDOM - First time starter sent out by the Leparoux/Hollendorfer team.

Race 7

#6 - IMWITHTHEBLONDE - G2 try in her last start, shows early speed, Bejarano rides.

Race 8 - G1 Eddie Read Stakes

#2 - SOFAST - Shipper from France shows some class, Leparoux completes the French connection.

Race 9

#2 - ROCK THIS WAY - Won and claimed in his last start, moves up one level to repeat.

Race 10

#5 - PATRIOTIC LION - Now or never for this 0/25 plater, strictly a flier.

DEL MAR - Friday, July 19, 2013

Strong day yesterday with five winners. 4 O’Clock Fridays starts today. Good luck!

Race 1 

#2 - SECRET COVE - Finished 3rd and claimed in her last start, should be coming at the end.

Race 2

#4 - LUZ ATTICUS - Finished 2nd in his last start, previous winner at Dmr and the distance.

Race 3

#6 - CAMMAZES - Finished 3rd in his last start, shows early speed.

Race 4

#8 - AWESOME GIFT - First time starter sent out by the longshot connections of jockey Kayla Stra and trainer Derek Meredith.

Race 5

#11AE - THUNDER BONNET - First time starter sent out by the hot combination of Maldonado/Kitchingman.

Race 6

#8 - PURE LOYALTY - Finished 2nd in his last start in a stakes try.

Race 7

#1 - SPROUTS - Very promising 2yo won big in her last start.

Race 8

#10 - BUSINESS SECTION - First time starter ridden by hot apprentice jockey Irving Orozco and trained by Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Hollendorfer.

DEL MAR - Thursday, July 18, 2013

Very tough opening day yesterday. It doesn’t get any easier today. Good luck!

Race 1

#5 - HIDINGINPLAINSIGHT - Finished 2nd in her last start, shows good works.

Race 2

#1 - SHE’S ALL YOURS - Drops in class to run for a tag, shows early speed.

Race 3

#8 - SPEEDY VIXEN - Finished 2nd in her last start, now or never for this 0/16 runner.

Race 4

#4 - J AND S EXPRESS - Won her last start and claimed, moves up one class level to repeat.

Race 5

#1 - CONKATE - Stakes try in her last start, should be coming at the end.

Race 6

#1 - FOOGARD - Golden Gate shipper drops to run for a tag.

Race 7

#4 - RENEESGOTZIP - Just missed in a G1 race in her last start, previous winner at Dmr and the distance, shows excellent works.

Race 8

#9 - TE RAPA - Just missed in his last start, previous winner at Dmr and the distance.

DEL MAR - Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Opening Day! “Where the Turf Meets the Surf.“ Good luck!

Race 1

#2 - HUSBAND’S FOLLY - Finished 3rd in his last two starts, should be coming at the end.

Race 2

#4 - SCORCHER - Stakes try in his last start, Bejarano/Bonde team up.

Race 3

#4 - WINK AND WISH - Finished 2nd in her last start and claimed, drops in class today.

Race 4

#4 - CYCLOMETER - G1 try in his last start, takes a big drop in class and shows good works.

Race 5

#6 - MY LUCKY ROSE - First time starter shows good works for the Garcia/Baffert connections.

Race 6

#6 - FREAKIN ROCKET - Perfect 2/2 on the win end, tries two turns and the turf for the hat trick.

Race 7

#6 - ROYAL MEDIDIAN - Takes a big drop in class, 2/2 wins at Dmr.

Race 8

#6 - PULLA TRAIN - Taking a flier on this longshot first time starter against a grab bag field.

Race 9

#4 - DEN’S LEGACY - Finished 2nd in a G3 contest in his last start.

Race 10

#13AE - WILDCAT CANDY - Second time starter who drops to the bottom maiden claiming level off a long layoff.

HOLLYWOOD PARK Sunday, July 14, 2013

Three wins and a small profit on yesterday’s card. Tough day for the players resulting in a Pick 6 carryover of $127.5K with a mandatory payout. Closing day of another successful meet at the track of the Lakes and Flowers. Good luck!

Race 1 

#6 - METAXA - Won her last start, drops to a softer spot, Bejarano rides.

Race 2

#4 - HUERA BONITA - 2/3 in the money, due to break through.

Race 3

#3 - UNSEEN VISITOR - Big maiden claiming win in her last start, shows good works to repeat for trainer Mike Puype.

Race 4

#4 - FREEWAYRACER - Finished 2nd in her last start, shows good works.

Race 5 G3 - Sunset Handicap

#1 - DHAAMER - Won his last start, multiple winner at Bhp and the distance, Leparoux/Mitchell team up.

Race 6

#8 - BUCK’S TORNADO - Finished 3rd in his last start, now or never for this bottom level runner.

Race 7

#8 - ETHNIC DANCE - Just missed in his last start, shows good works, Bejarano aboard.

Race 8

#9 - MEMPHIS - Finished 3rd in his last start, takes a big class drop to run for a tag.

Race 9

#7 - ALBERT’S HOPE - First time starter sent out by hot trainer Mike Puype.

Race 10

#6 - SPIRIT RULES - Big win in his last start, drops to a softer spot to pay expenses for trainer Paul Aguirre.

Race 11

#9 - QUICK CIELO - First time starter sent out by the Pedroza/Pender connections.

HOLLYWOOD PARK Saturday, July 13, 2013

Fantastic closing Saturday card with three graded stakes races. Good luck!

Race 1 

#5 - D’PENDABLE - Previous winner at Bhp shows early speed.

Race 2

#4 - SHE’S A TIGER - Wired the field at Pleasanton in her first start, shows good works for trainer Jeff Bonde.

Race 3

#4 - LAKESIDE BRIDE - Finished 2nd in her last three starts, now or never for this 0/14 maiden, Bejarano rides.

Race 4 - G3 Hollywood Juvenile Championship Stakes

#2 - ALPINE LUCK - Wired the field in his last start, Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens rides.

Race 5

#3 - CHANDLER’S ANGEL - First time starter sent out by hot trainer Ron Glatt.

Race 6

#5 - DINAR DIVA - Finished 3rd in her last start, Bejarano aboard.

Race 7

#3 - MYFUNDSARELO - First time starter sent out by the Maldonado/Dollase connections.

Race 8 - G2 A Gleam Handicap

#2 - BYRAMA - Won a G1 race in her last start, shows good works to prepare for today.

Race 9 - G1 American Oaks

#5 - SCARLET STRIKE - Finished 2nd in her last two starts, due to break through for the Bejarano/Hollendorfer team.

Race 10

#12 - LUNA’S LIGHT - First time starter sent out by quality trainer Bill Spawr.

HOLLYWOOD PARK Friday, July 12, 2013

Two winners on yesterday’s card. Bottom of the barrel program today. Good luck!

Race 1

#5 - STONESIDE - Finished 2nd in his last start, Julio Canani trains.

Race 2

#2 - CREDITCARDROULETTE - Previous winner at Bhp, Gary Stevens rides for Tom Proctor.

Race 3

#5 - CHARLIE THOMAS - Taking a flier on a longshot who drops in class in this grab bag affair.

Race 4

#6 - OUR LUCKY SON - Finished 3rd in his last three starts, drops in class to run for a tag.

Race 5

#5 - FINAO - First time starter sent out by the Talamo/Puype team.

Race 6

#4 - LUCKYVIC - Finished 3rd in her last start, previous winner at Bhp and the distance.

Race 7

#6 - TWIN SIX - Just missed in his last start, shows early speed.

Race 8

#9 - AMY JANE - First time starter who shows good works, Gomez/Miller are the connections.

HOLLYWOOD PARK Thursday, July 11, 2013

Three wins on Sunday’s card assuring me of another winning meet with four days left. Typical end of the meet midweek card today. Good luck!

Race 1

#3 - BEER MEISTER - Big win in his last start and claimed, moves up one level to repeat, Bejarano rides.

Race 2

#4 - RUN’N ON RESIDUALS - Drops in class and shows early speed, Bejarano aboard.

Race 3

#9 - MIRANDA ROSE - Shipper from Golden Gate Fields finished 3rd in her last start, shows early speed.

Race 4

#6 - BLUE TONE - Finished 2nd in his last start, shows good works, Bejarano up.

Race 5

#6 - PROMISCUOUSSUANCES - Shows early speed, Gomez/Mitchell team up.

Race 6

#7 - HOLY LUTE - First time starter, Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith rides.

Race 7

#7 - TOLEDO EDDIE - Finished 2nd in his last start, Bejarano in the irons.

Race 8

#5 - LAROCCO - First time starter, Maldonado/Dollase are the connections.

HOLLYWOOD PARK Sunday, July 7, 2013

Fantastic Hollywood Gold Cup Day yesterday with five winners out of nine races played including a $33.20 first time starter. I really enjoyed seeing replays of past Hollywood Gold Cup races including the first one that I ever attended, with my parents, in 1957 as an eight year old. By the way, that race was won by a horse named Round Table ridden by Bill Shoemaker. Nice betting card today. Good luck!

Race 1

#4 - BURNS TURN - Finished 2nd in her last two starts, Bejarano rides.

Race 2

#1 - LADY KATFISH - Finished 3rd in her last start, drops in class.

Race 3

#2 - NEED YOU NOW - G3 try in his last start, Leparoux/Mitchell team up.

Race 4

#8 - TAP IT IN - Drops in class, set to fire off a long layoff.

Race 5

#5 - START STRIKING - Previous winner at Bhp and the distance, should be coming at the end.

Race 6

#8 - DECOY - Shipper from the Pleasanton Fair finished 3rd in her last start.

Race 7

#5 - MADRE LUNA - Finished 2nd in her last start, sent out by veteran trainer Julio Canani.

Race 8

#2 - GOLDEN ITIZ - Won his last start at the same level, Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith aboard.

Race 9

#5 - TAELYNS PRINCE - First time starter sent out by hot trainer Jeff Mullins.

HOLLYWOOD PARK Saturday, July 6, 2013

Very exciting Hollwood Gold Cup Day featuring two graded stakes races. Good luck!

Race 1 

#6 - PLENNY OF HENNY - Won his last start, moves up two class levels to try to repeat for trainer Bill Spawr.

Race 2

#6 - APOSTLE PAUL - Finished 3rd in his last start, Bejarano rides.

Race 3

#4 - GNARLY DUDE - Won his last start, moves up one class level for trainer Kristin Mulhall.

Race 4

#5 - THRILLS AND CHILLS - First time starter sent out by the Espinoza/Ellis team.

Race 5 - G2 Royal Heroine Mile Stakes

#3 - SCHIAPARELLI - Won a stakes race in his last start, Mike Puype trains.

Race 6

#1 - STOP SMILING - First time starter, Leparoux/Hollendorfer are the connections.

Race 7

#9 - PRIME NUMBER - Finished 3rd in his last start, shows good works.

Race 8

#4 - SUPER ABILITY - Finished 2nd in his last start, shows excellent works.

Race 9 - G1 Hollywood Gold Cup Handicap

#2 - GAME ON DUDE - Top handicap horse in the country, shows good works to prepare, Hall of Famers Bob Baffert and Mike Smith team up.

Race 10

#14 - SUPER DICE - Finished 3rd in his last start, drops to the bottom maiden claiming level, shows good works, sent out by hot trainer Kristin Mulhall.

HOLLYWOOD PARK Friday, July 5, 2013

Great betting card for the final Friday Night ever at Betfair Hollywood Park. Good luck!

Race 1

#8 - U R MY CANDY GIRL - Finished 2nd in her last start, shows good works for trainer Mike Puype in this bottom level maiden claimer.

Race 2

#7 - ROSSI RESERVE - Finished 3rd in her last start, plenty of early speed, hot apprentice jockey Irving Orozco rides.

Race 3

#3 - TRUCKERS POINT - Drops to the bottom maiden claiming level, now or never for this runner.

Race 4

#6 - BAROCCI - Finished 3rd in a stakes try in his last start, 9/15 in the money on the turf.

Race 5

#1 - BLUE TONE - Finished 2nd in his last start, shows good works, Bejarano rides.

Race 6

#10 - CURRAHEE - Finished 2nd in his last start, previous winner at the distance.

Race 7

#1 - MISS PIPPA - Won her last start, steps up in class to challenge the big girls, previous winner at Bhp and the distance.

Race 8

#9 - SCARRY FAST - Second time starter, drops to the bottom maiden claiming level after a long layoff.

HOLLYWOOD PARK Thursday, July 4, 2013

Interesting 4th of July holiday card. The correct answers today should be very profitable. Good luck!

Race 1

#5 - MARKET QUOTE - Finished 2nd in her last start, drops in class to run for a tag.

Race 2

#7 - MY PAL ARIANA - Finished 3rd in her last start, Bejarano/Mulhall team up.

Race 3 - G2 Swaps Stakes

#4 - JAVA’S WAR - Throw out his Kentucky Derby race, this winner of the Bluegrass Stakes ships to try the West Coast, Julien Leparoux rides for Kenny McPeak.

Race 4

#6 - CEE’S THE YEAR - Won her last start, moves up one level to repeat, multiple winner at Bhp and the distance.

Race 5

#5 - BLUEGRASS REWARD - Finished 2nd and claimed in his last start, drops to the bottom claiming level, shows plenty of early speed.

Race 6

#14 - PRINCESS OF PEARL - Finished 3rd in her last start, Bejarano rides.

Race 7

#5 - LOVMEISTER - Finished 3rd in his last start, shows good works.

Race 8

#5 - ET TU WALKER - Tries tougher after winning his last three in a row, Mario Gutierrez rides.

Race 9

#7 - TIZOUTTASIGHT - First time starter, Maldonado/Dollase are the connections.