DEL MAR - Saturday, August 31, 2013

Two winners on yesterday’s card and a profitable day. Great card today. Good luck!

Race 1 

#4 - GHOST N YOUR HEART - Finished 3rd in her last start, drops in class, sent out by trainer Paul Aguirre.

Race 2

#6 - CONFISIO - Second time starter finished 2nd in his debut, trained by veteran Mike Mitchell.

Race 3

#7 - MIDNIGHT CROONER - Drops in class, previous winner at Dmr.

Race 4

#5 - TOOMUCHINFORMATION - First time starter sent out by the hot Degadillo/Mullins combination.

Race 5

#9 - LIASON - G2 try in his last start, shows good works, Garcia/Baffert are the connections.

Race 6

#7 - SOCIALBUG - Wired the field in her maiden debut, shows good works, Garcia/Baffert team up again.

Race 7

#10 - STOLE A KISS - Finished 3rd in her last start, due to break maiden for the Delgadillo/Mullins combination.

Race 8

#1 - TIZ DYNAMIC - Won his last start, takes a big step up to repeat.

Race 9 - G1 Del Mar Debutante Stakes

#3 - CONCAVE - Won a G2 in her last start, faces the same competition today, super works to prepare.

Race 10

#6 - MEYDAN MAGIC - Finished 3rd in his last start, 4/5 in the money on the turf.

Race 11

#6 - MISS CHARMING - First time starter who shows good works for trainer Peter Miller.

DEL MAR - Friday, August 30, 2013

After finally getting even for the meet last Saturday, things seem to have turned in the wrong direction again. Enjoy the final 4 o’clock Friday today. Pick 6 carryover is $81K. Good luck!

Race 1

#4 - LILLY’S PERFECT - Won her last start and claimed, drops to a softer spot to repeat, Bejarano rides.

Race 2

#3 - GRAZENETTE - First time starter, shows good works for veteran trainer Mike Mitchell.

Race 3

#5 - BLUES AND SILVERS - Wired the field in her last start, win machine takes a big step up in class to repeat.

Race 4

#10 - GOODHUMORGIRL - First time starter who shows good works.

Race 5

#8 - FRENEMY - Finished 3rd in his last start, drops in class, shows good works, Bejarano aboard.

Race 6

#8 - HOLY LUTE - Scored a big maiden win in his last start, steps up to stakes company off good works.

Race 7

#5 - CEE’S TIZZIE BELLE - First time starter sent out by the hot Leparoux/Jones combination.

DEL MAR - Thursday, August 29, 2013

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

Race 1 

#6 - MILLIE LUNA - Drops in class to run for a tag, turf to poly track angle.

Race 2

#2 - FIELD REPORT - Finished 2nd in his last start, 11/13 in the money.

Race 3

#1 - HOPE’N PRAY - Drops to the bottom maiden claiming level, sent out by the hot Maldonado/Miyadi combination.

Race 4

#7 - PURE BLUSH - Drops in class, should be coming at the end.

Race 5

#9 - ROLANDA - Finished 3rd and claimed in her last start, closer who should fit here.

Race 6

#3 - SAILORS BROTHER - Finished 2nd in his last two starts, Maldonado/Miyadi team up again.

Race 7

#14 - BENCH BEAUTY - Finished 3rd in her last start, comes from off the pace.

Race 8

#3 - STRONG WIND - Finished 3rd in a stakes try in his last start, Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens rides.

Race 9

#5 - CONCORDE WEST - Finished 3rd and claimed in his last start, shows good works.

DEL MAR - Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Two winners on Sunday’s card including a scintillating performance by Game On Dude in winning the Pacific Classic by the largest margin ever. Typical tough weekday card today. Good luck!

Race 1 

#3 - BRANNAMAN - Finished 3rd in his last start, shows good works for the Garcia/Baffert combination.

Race 2

#3 - PAPA’S PAISLEY - Second time starter due to improve off good works.

Race 3

#7 - PRIVATE BOUNTY - Drops in class, should be coming at the end.

Race 4

#6 - ACCOMPLISH - First time starter, shows excellent works.

Race 5

#11 - GUTSHOT STRAIGHT - Drops in class, claimed in last race, shows good works, Bejarano rides.

Race 6

#7 - TURN ON THE PUMPS - Finished 2nd in his last start, should close on this field.

Race 7

#3 - WHATSALLTHEDRAMA - Second time starter who won a maiden claimer in her first start, tries stakes company off good works for the Bejarano/Hollendorfer team.

Race 8

#6 - MAKE MORE MONEY - Finished 2nd in her last start, 3/3 in the money.

DEL MAR - Sunday, August 25, 2013

Two nice priced winners on yesterday’s card out of nine races played. After a horrible start to this meet, I finally scratched my way back to even. Today is Del Mar’s biggest day of the season - Pacific Classic Day! Superior card with three graded stakes. Good luck!

Race 1

#5 - WILD MEDIA - Super works for the Maldonado/Headley team.

Race 2

#1 - LADY ASANO - Big win in her last start, steps up in class to repeat for the Leparoux/Sadler connections.

Race 3

#4 - JUST IRISH - Finished 2nd and claimed in his last start, should be coming at the end.

Race 4

#6 - ALISON MARIE - First time starter sent out by the Gomez/Mitchell combination.

Race 5 - G2 Del Mar Mile Handicap

#4 - OBVIOUSLY - Wired the field in a G1 in his last start, shows good works, Talamo/Mitchell are the connections.

Race 6

#14 - TOUCHDOWNWILSON - Second time starter who shows good works for the Leparoux/Hollendorfer team.

Race 7 - G2 Pat O’Brien Stakes

#7 - HANDSOME MIKE - New York shipper shows good works off the layoff.

Race 8

#1 - MACAABRA - Irish shipper should fit at this class level.

Race 9 - G1 Pacific Classic Stakes

#11 - GAME ON DUDE - Facing his toughest challenge from an international field, this Baffert star is still the champ until he is beaten, note the rider switch from Smith to Garcia.

Race 10

#2 - BOBBY HENRY - Finished 2nd and claimed in his last start, shows good works off the layoff.

Race 11

#1 - MR. LEMON TREE - Ready to fire off good works for the Bejarano/Baltas team.

DEL MAR - Saturday, August 24, 2013

Two winners out of six races played yesterday. Super Saturday card today. Good luck!

Race 1

#2 - LEGAL SEPARATION - Drops in class, shows good works for trainer John Sadler.

Race 2

#11 - SIR SEARSUCKER - Drops to the bottom maiden claiming level, sent out by the Gomez/Mitchell team.

Race 3

#6 - ROYAL IMPORT - 8/11 in the money at the distance, shows good works, Bejarano rides.

Race 4

#1 - CRUCERO - Finished 2nd in his last two starts, Bejarano/Sadler team up.

Race 5

#7 - SINFULLY - Finished 3rd in his last start, 4/5 in the money.

Race 6

#9 - WILD DUDE - Due to fire off a layoff, Bejarano/Hollendorfer are the connections.

Race 7

#9 - J AND S EXPRESS - Shows good works for hot trainer Vann Belvoir.

Race 8 - G2 Del Mar Handicap

#6 - FIRE WITH FIRE - Shipper from Northern California, wired the field in a stakes race at Santa Rosa in his last start, sent out by veteran trainer Neil Drysdale.

Race 9

#8 - APPEALING RESUME - Drops in class, previous winner at Dmr.

Race 10

#14AE - HOPE ‘N PRAY - Drops to the bottom maiden claiming level for the super hot combination of Maldonado/Miyadi, should be tough if he gets in.

DEL MAR - Friday, August 23, 2013

Three winners out of seven races played yesterday. 4 o’clock Friday today. Good luck!

Race 1 

#4 - HUMOROUS - Finished 3rd in his last start, drops in class and shows good works.

Race 2

#6 - SALT POWER - Finished 3rd in his last start, sent out by hot trainer Van Belvoir.

Race 3

#7 - PRETTYPRICEYGIRL - Drops back in class to run for a tag, shows good works to prepare.

Race 4

#7 - SUGAR SPICE - Wired the field in her last start at the same level, shows good works, Belvoir trains.

Race 5

#6 - SOUTHERN SUNRISE - 4/4 in the money, time to break maiden, Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens rides.

Race 6

#2 - MIDNIGHT MUSIC - Finished 2nd in her last start, shows good works, Leparoux rides.

Race 7

#3 - ALKARAY - Finished 2nd in his last start, sent out by the hot combo of Maldonado/Kitchingman.

DEL MAR - Thursday, August 22, 2013

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

Race 1

#3 - BEAST OF BOURBON - Finished 3rd in his last start and claimed.

Race 2

#7 - HEY COWBOY - Big win at the same level in her last start, shows good works to repeat.

Race 3

#2 - DREAMCATCHER - Finished 2nd in his last start, closer who shows good works, Leparoux aboard.

Race 4

#7 - HOBBITS HERO - First time starter who shows good works.

Race 5

#3 - SCRATCHTHEMOON - Shipper from Turf Paradise finished 2nd in her last three starts, drops in class.

Race 6

#2 - MIDNIGHT LADY - Finished 2nd in her last two starts, shows good works, Bejarano in the irons.

Race 7

#3 - WINNING PRIZE - Shipper from Argentina is a win machine, Bejarano rides.

Race 8

#2 - JADE AND SAUCI - First time starter sent out by the hot combo of Sutherland-Kruse/Belvoir.

DEL MAR - Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Five winners on Sunday’s card for a profitable day. Very tough card today. Good luck!

Race 1

#3 - SWEET ASSAY - Finished 2nd in her last start, shows good works, Bejarano rides.

Race 2

#4 - SOUTH FLOYD - Finished 3rd in his last start and claimed, shows early speed.

Race 3

#5 - LA TORERA - Takes a big drop in class, shows good works off the layoff.

Race 4

#1 - RED SHARP HUMOR - Drops in class, shows super works off a long layoff.

Race 5

#4 - COMPULSIVE - Second time starter who finished 2nd in his debut, shows good works.

Race 6

#3 - FLOATING FEATHER - Drops in class and shows good works, 8/14 in the money at the distance.

Race 7

#7 - BROKEN SWORD - Finished 3rd in her last start and shows good works for Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Hollendorfer.

Race 8

#7 - GIN JAN LIZZIE - Taking a flier on a wild longshot first time starter in this grab bag bottom level maiden claimer.

DEL MAR - Sunday, August 18, 2013

Three winners on yesterday’s card and a profitable day. Tough day for the players resulting in a Pick 6 carryover for today of almost $190K. Good luck!

Race 1 

#2 - BOLLER BOMB - Claimed in her last start, shows good works.

Race 2

#2 - ROYAL MERIDIAN - Just missed in his last start, drops in class, shows good works, should be coming at the end.

Race 3

#7 - BIG WAGS - Finished 3rd in his last start, 11/15 in the money at the distance.

Race 4 - G3 Rancho Bernardo Handicap

#5 - SWEET MARINI - Wired the field in her last start, shows good works for the Garcia/Baffert team.

Race 5

#1 - KID DREAMS - 2/3 in the money on the turf at the distance, Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens rides.

Race 6

#8 - GNARLY DUDE - Shows good early speed and works, John Sadler trains.

Race 7

#10 - WILD CAROLINE - First time starter who shows good works, Stevens aboard.

Race 8

#6 - SPRING BLOOM - Won her last start at the same distance, stalking style should help her repeat.

Race 9

#5 - TAMARANDO - Finished 2nd in his last start, shows good works, Leparoux/Hollendorfer are the connections.

Race 10

#5 - RED VINE - New York shipper finished 2nd in his last start.

DEL MAR - Saturday, August 17, 2013

Great betting card today on Del Mar Oaks day. Good luck!

Race 1

#1 - INDYGO F M A - Finished 2nd in her last three starts, due to break through with Bejarano aboard.

Race 2

#3 - WRITER FEVER - First time starter sent out by the Espinoza/ Ellis combination.

Race 3

#1 - HARD BUNS - Won a maiden claimer and claimed in her last start, Bejarano rides.

Race 4

#7 - MAXIMINUS - First time starter, all time winning jockey Russell Baze rides for trainer Jeff Bonde.

Race 5

#8 - ROCK ME BABY - Finished 2nd in his last two starts, shows good works.

Race 6

#5 - MY SECRET AFFAIR - First time starter who shows super works, Bejarano in the irons.

Race 7

#11 - GERMANY BAY - Finished 2nd in his last start, shows good works, Leparoux/Hollendorfer are the connections.

Race 8 - G1 Del Mar Oaks

#1 - WISHING GATE - Won a G2 in her last start, shows good works, Gomez rides.

Race 9

#8 - HEAVEN AND EARTH - First time starter who shows good works for the Leparoux/Hollendorfer team.

Race 10

#4 - WARREN’S VENEDA - Finished 3rd in a stakes try in her last start, shows good works.

DEL MAR - Friday, August 16, 2013

Only one short priced winner on yesterday’s card. The players fared no better resulting in a Pick 6 carryover of over $110K for today’s Four O’Clock Friday seven race program.  Good luck!

Race 1 

#8 - SALAH CHAMP - Drops in class, sent out by veteran winning trainer Mike Mitchell.

Race 2

#10AE - d’OBSESSION - Finished 2nd in his last start, drops in class, trained by Michael Pender, should be tough if he gets in.

Race 3

#3 - MARLA HOOCH - First time starter sent out by the strong Maldonado/Miyadi combination.

Race 4

#8 - HUMOR ME - Should like the stretch out around two turns, Bejarano/Baffert team up.

Race 5

#7 - JIM’S NO PREACHER - Wired the field in a giant win in his last start, moves way up in class to repeat, shows good works, Garcia rides.

Race 6

#8 - SARACH - Best bet of the day off a G1 try in his last start, shorter distance should allow her early speed to last, shows good works, Garcia/Mandella are the connections.

Race 7

#9 - SPEEDY VIXEN - Hard to like an 0/17 runner, but she may be best in this grab bag, now or never for this runner.

DEL MAR - Thursday, August 15, 2013

Two winners on yesterday’s card plus one disqualified for the second Wednesday in a row, a bad trend. Tough card today. Good luck!

Race 1

#4 - ECHO ZULU - Shipper from Northern California finished 2nd in a stakes race in his last start, Gomez rides.

Race 2

#7 - PLEASANT MISS - Finished 3rd in a stakes race in her last start, Bejarano/Hollendorfer team up.

Race 3

#4 - TWO BLUE HENS - Drops in class to run for a tag, shows good works, Gomez rides.

Race 4

#2 - PENNIES FROM DENNY - Finished 2nd in her last start, 2/3 in the money at Del Mar.

Race 5

#2 - PREACHER’S BLUFF - Drops in class to run for a tag, shows good works, Leparoux rides.

Race 6

#5 - LITE THAT BABY UP - Finished 2nd in his last start, Bejarano rides.

Race 7

#11AE - LIME RICKEY - Drops from a G2 try in his last start, should be coming at the end if he gets in.

Race 8

#3 - STORMIN LUTE - Second time starter who was caught at the wire in his debut, sent out by the Garcia/Baffert combination.

DEL MAR - Wednesday, August 14, 2013

I’m glad to be back posting. My daughter’s wedding was spectacularly beautiful. The USC Trojan Marching Band playing at the reception was a big hit.  I was able to sneak away from the pre-wedding activities last Wednesday to take the train to Del Mar for a profitable day. The rest of the week was good also and the current meet’s statistics include last week’s picks even though they weren’t posted. Sunday was a tough day for the players resulting in a Pick 6 carryover for today of almost $256K. Good luck!

Race 1 

#7 - MANEWAL - Finished 2nd and claimed in his last start, drops in class and shows good works.

Race 2

#5 - ATTA GIRL ALMA - Finished 2nd in her last three starts, shows good works. Bejarano rides.

Race 3

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

Race 4

#5 - ROMANTIC WISH - Takes a big drop in class for the Delgadillo/Spawr combination.

Race 5

#6 - COCONUT CREAM PIE - Finished 2nd in her last three starts, turf to poly track angle, Talamo/Mullins team up, overdue to break her maiden.

Race 6

#6 - FRENEMY - Big drop in class, shows good works, Bejarano/Sadler are the connections.

Race 7

#4 - DISTINCTIV PASSION - Wired the field in his last start, shows super works for the Maldanado/Bonde team.

Race 8

#2 - FRANNIE’SSPIRITTOO - Finished 3rd in her last start, shows good works, Garcia rides.

DEL MAR - Sunday, August 4, 2013

Longshots galore again yesterday. Another nice card today. Good luck!

Race 1 

#1 - BLUES AND SILVERS - Shipper from Kentucky won her last start and was claimed, shows excellent works, Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens rides.

Race 2

#4 - TACIT APPROVAL - Second time starter finished 2nd in her debut.

Race 3

#7 - SMOKIN’ BERNIE - Finished 2nd in his last start, Garcia/Baffert team up.

Race 4

#4 - THE ONLY KEY - Finished 3rd in her last start, sent out by Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Hollendorfer.

Race 5

#7 - CALIFORNIA JADE - First time starter sent out by the Bejarano/Hess Jr. team.

Race 6

#1 - MIA LADY - Wired the field in a maiden race in her last start, 3/3 in the money.

Race 7

#6 - MISS PIPPA - Finished 3rd in a stakes race in her last start, sent out by hot trainer John Sadler.

Race 8 - G2 Best Pal Stakes

#4 - ALPINE LUCK - Won his last two starts, Stevens rides for the hat trick.

Race 9

#6 - KEYBOARD COURAGE -  Northern California shipper drops to run for a tag, Peter Miller trains.

Note: My daughter Lynn (webmaster for this site) is getting married next Saturday. So, I will not be posting any selections next week. Selections will resume for the Wednesday, August 14, 2013 card. 

DEL MAR - Saturday, August 3, 2013

Another tough day for the players resulting in a gigantic two day Pick 6 carryover of $619K. Nice card for today. Good luck!

Race 1 

#2 - TOUCHDOWNWILSON - First time starter sent out by the Bejarano/Hollendorfer connections.

Race 2

#8 - FOREVER FREEDOM - Won his last start at the same level, should be coming at the end.

Race 3

#8 - TRULEE SCRAPPIN - Claimed out of his last race, 3/6 wins at the tough 7F distance.

Race 4

#8 - TOP MARQUEE - First time starter sent out by the hot Maldonado/D’Amato team.

Race 5

#1 - HUNTSVILLE - Finished 3rd in his last start, shows good works.

Race 6

#7 - PRETTYPRICEYGIRL - Won her last start and claimed, moves up to allowance company to repeat.

Race 7

#6 - MISS LONJEAN - Second time starter who finished 2nd in her debut, turf to poly track angle.

Race 8 - G1 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes

#6 - MORE CHOCOLATE - Finished 2nd in the G1 Vanity in her last start, shows good works, sent out by the Bejarano/Sadler combination.

Race 9

#10 - CHANGING KARMA - Shipper from Texas, turf to poly track angle.

Race 10

#8 - AFFRETTANDO - Drops in class to run for a tag, P. Val returns to ride for Michael Pender.

DEL MAR - Friday, August 2, 2013

I may have finally broken out of my slump with four winners on yesterday’s card including a $48.80 bomb. Tough day for the players resulting in a Pick 6 carryover of $101.5K. Great betting opportunities in today’s 4 o’clock Friday program. Good luck!

Race 1 

#3 - UNUSUAL DON - First time starter, sent out by hot trainer Peter Miller.

Race 2

#4 - BRANDON’S PRINCESS - Won a maiden claimer in her last start, shows good works.

Race 3

#3 - TIZ A FUNTIME - Drops to the bottom maiden claiming level.

Race 4

#1 - LANIDA - Won her last start at the same level.

Race 5

#1 - STREET CAR - Wired the field in his last start, shows plenty of early speed to help step up two levels to repeat.

Race 6

#7 - TIZ A CLASSY LASS - Won a maiden race in her last start, closer guided by jockey Julien Leparoux.

Race 7

#1 - OMEGA STAR - Closer whose style should fit the tough 7F distance, shows good works, Bejarano rides.

Race 8

#7 - HARD PLAY - Drops to the bottom maiden claiming level, shows early speed.

DEL MAR - Thursday, August 1, 2013

Two winners on yesterday’s card. Good luck today!

Race 1

#2 - HAWFINCH - Drops in class and shows good works.

Race 2

#4 - GOLDILOCKS PLANET - Finished 3rd in her last start, turf to poly track angle.

Race 3

#4 - WHATSALLTHEDRAMA - First time starter with Bejarano aboard.

Race 4

#3 - WILD MEDIA - Finished 3rd in his last start, drops to run for a tag, shows good works.

Race 5

#4 - SIR SEARSUCKER - Hot combo of Leparoux/Mitchell team up.

Race 6

#2 - FURY KAPCORI - Finished 2nd in a G1 try in his last start, shows good works, Bejarano rides.

Race 7

#1 - EL COMMODORE - Shipper from New York show early speed and good works.

Race 8

#8 - SAINT LEO - Finished 3rd in his last start, shows early speed.