Thursday, July 31, 2014

DEL MAR
Thursday, July 31, 2014

Three winners on yesterday’s card. Pick 6 carryover for today is $59K.  Good luck!

Race 1 
#6 - MASOCHISTIC - Churchill Downs shipper scored a big maiden win in his last start, shows good works to repeat.

Race 2
#1 - IPOLITA - Finished 3rd in his last start, shows good works.

Race 3
#3 - HOPE ‘N PRAY - Won his last start, shows good works, steps up one class level to repeat.

Race 4
#7 - ULTIMATE HOLIDAY - Second time starter who finished 3rd in her debut, shows good works.

Race 5
#2 - SHAKAHARI - Drops in class, shows early speed and good works.

Race 6
#1 - PEARL DE VERE - Finished 2nd in her last start, shows good works.

Race 7
#10 - MAHALO PRINCESS - Wired the field in her last start, shows good works for a turf sprint try.

Race 8
#5 -GRAMMY BIG MOUTH - Drops in class to the bottom maiden claiming level, shows good works.

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

DEL MAR
Wednesday, July 30, 2014

One winner on Sunday’s card. Typical tough midweek program today. Good luck!

Race 1 
#7 - BIG JOHN B - Won his last start, shows good works, Mike Smith rides.

Race 2
#6 - LIVE FOR NOW - Finished 2nd in her last two starts, drops in class, shows good works.

Race 3
#4 - NUMBER FIVE - Finished 3rd in his last start and claimed, shows good works.

Race 4
#6 - RED N BLACK ATTACK - Big win at the tough 7F distance and claimed in his last start, Vann Belvoir trains.

Race 5
#4 - SPOILEDANDENTITLED - Drops in class to run for a tag, shows good works.

Race 6
#5 - P CLUB - Finished 3rd in his last start, turf to dirt angle, only horse in the race with two turn experience.

Race 7
#7 - WAKE UP NICK - Won a stakes race in his last start at the same distance.

Race 8
#6 - RON’S BOY - Drops to the bottom maiden claiming level, shows good works.


Sunday, July 27, 2014

DEL MAR
Sunday, July 27, 2014

Three winners and one scratch on yesterday’s program. G1 Bing Crosby sprint today.  Good luck!

Race 1 
#2 - BOOKWORM - First time starter who shows good works, Mike Smith rides.

Race 2
#9 - SOUL FLYER - Second time starter who finished 2nd in her debut.

Race 3
#7 -TENKILLER KID - Finished 3rd in his last start, drops in class, shows good works.

Race 4
#7 - CHATI’S ON TOP - Golden Gate shipper finished 2nd in a stakes try in her last start, shows good works.

Race 5
#10 - MENSA HEAT - Finished 2nd in his last start, 5/10 wins on the turf.

Race 6
#2 - ADRIATIC STYLE - Claimed out of her last start, drops in class, shows early speed, Pedroza rides.

Race 7
#4 - RIDER’S STARLIGHT - First time starter sent out by Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Hollendorfer.

Race 8 G1 Bing Crosby Stakes
#3 -DECLASSIFY - Won a G1 in his last start, shows good works, 2/4 wins at the distance.

Race 9
#4 - PERSONAL DIARY - Churchill Downs shipper, finished 3rd in a G3 in her last start, should close against a fast pace.

Race 10
#11 - Q’ VIVA - Drops in class to run for a tag, turf to dirt angle.

Saturday, July 26, 2014

DEL MAR
Saturday, July 26, 2014

Two wins on yesterday’s card. Pick 6 carryover for today is $77K.  Good luck!

Race 1 
#4 - OFF THE DEEP END - Just missed in his last start, shows good works, turf to dirt angle.

Race 2
#10 - INCLINE VILLAGE - Golden Gate shipper finished 2nd in a stakes try in his last start, shows good works.

Race 3
#4 - TATUM’S GOLD - Second time starter, finished 2nd in her debut at Los Alamitos.

Race 4
#2 - SUNDAY RULES - Perfect 3/3 record, shows good works, Mike Smith rides.

Race 5
#1 - ZANBO - Finished close up in her last start, previous winner at Del Mar and the distance.

Race 6
#4 - HOMER MATT - Second time starter who finished 3rd in a stakes try in his debut.

Race 7
#2 - BIG CAZANOVA - Finished 3rd in his last start, drops in class.

Race 8 G2 San Diego Handicap
#3 - FRAC DADDY - Woodbine shipper finished 2nd in a G3 in his last start, shows good works.

Race 9
#12 - GRACHUS THE HUNTER - Finished 2nd in his last two starts, shows good works, will have to overcome the outside post on the turf.

Race 10
#8 -MALIBU COLONY - Wired a maiden claiming field in his last start, has enough speed to repeat against these.

Friday, July 25, 2014

DEL MAR
Friday, July 25, 2014

One winner on yesterday’s card. Tough twilight program today.  Good luck!

Race 1 
#5 - WILD HEART RUN - Drops in class and shows good works.

Race 2
#2 - KOAST - Drops in class, shows good works, Pedroza rides.

Race 3
#2 - HARBAUGH - Golden Gate shipper tried a stakes race in his last start, shows early speed, Pedroza rides.

Race 4
#7 - AARON’S THUNDER - Drops in class and shows good works.

Race 5
#8 - LADY ASANO - Previous winner at Del Mar shows good works.

Race 6
#8 - INTOXICATING MOVE - Finished 2nd and claimed in her last start, shows good works.

Race 7 G3 Cougar II Handicap
#2 - LONGVIEW DRIVE - NorCal shipper won a stakes in his last start, should be able to handle the marathon distance for trainer Jerry Hollendorfer.

Race 8
#2 - SAM’S SISTER - First time starter who shows good works, sent out by Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Hollendorfer.


Thursday, July 24, 2014

DEL MAR
Thursday, July 24, 2014

One winner on yesterday’s card. Pick 6 carryover for today is $67K. Good luck!

Race 1 
#4 - PEACENLUVPEACENLUV - Second time starter who drops in class to run for a tag, Martin Pedroza rides.

Race 2
#2 -HUGH KNEW - Finished 3rd in her last start, drops in class, shows early speed and good works, Mike Smith rides.

Race 3
#7 - PEBBLE BEACH BABY - Finished 2nd and claimed in her last start, Mark Glatt trains.

Race 4
#10 - CITIZENSHIP - Drops in class to run for a tag, shows early speed, Garcia/Baffert team up.

Race 5
#1 - COCONUT CREAM PIE - Big maiden claiming win in her last start, shows good works, capable of stepping up into open company to repeat.

Race 6
#10 - ROMAN TIZZY - Drops in class and shows good works.

Race 7
#3 - TIZ POINT - Golden Gate shipper won his last start and was claimed, shows good works, steps up one level for trainer Jerry Hollendorfer to repeat.

Race 8
#10 - AFRICAN OIL - G2 try in his last start, shows good works, should be able to handle the marathon turf distance.

Race 9
#5 -JAN’S SPIRIT - First time starter who show good works.


Wednesday, July 23, 2014

DEL MAR
Wednesday, July 23, 2014

One win on Sunday’s card. Tough midweek program today. Good luck!

Race 1 
#7 - HENNYTHELOVEPENNY - First time starter who shows good works.

Race 2
#6 - WARREN’S SUPER CAT - First time starter who shows good works.

Race 3
#7 - GIA IS A BELLA - Drops in class, Martin Garcia rides.

Race 4
#7 - MUSICAL ARTS - Finished 2nd at Los Alamitos in her last start and claimed.

Race 5
#7 - MAL VERDE - Finished 2nd in his last start, shows good works.

Race 6
#1 - CHILCOIN - NorCal shipper won her last start, should be coming at the end.

Race 7
#3 - RAISED A SECRET - Finished 2nd in his last start, sent out by high percentage trainer Mark Glatt.

Race 8
#6 - SAFETY BELT - Won his last start, set to move up in class off good works.

Race 9
#5 - WHEN WE MET - Won his last start, drops in class off a layoff for trainer Vann Belvoir, should repeat if he is sound.

Sunday, July 20, 2014

DEL MAR
Sunday, July 20, 2014

One winner on yesterday’s card.  Good luck today!

Race 1 
#1 - LT RECKLESS - Wired the field in her last start, drops in class, shows good works.

Race 2
#8 - MR T BIRD - Drops in class, excellent works to prepare off the layoff.

Race 3
#9 - TIZ A SAINT - NorCal shipper finished 2nd in her last start and was claimed, drops in class today.

Race 4
#6 - DADDY’S DUO - Second time starter finished 2nd in her debut, ships from Arlington Park in Chicago.

Race 5 G1 Eddie Read Stakes
#2 - SUMMER FRONT - Finished 2nd in a G1 in his last start, Jersey Joe Bravo comes from the East to ride for trainer Christophe Clement.

Race 6
#9 - DUTCH CHOCOLATE - Second time starter, finished 3rd in her debut.

Race 7
#9 - VALLEY CAT - Drops in class, should be closing fast at the end.

Race 8
#3 - CONQUEST ARCHANGEL - Churchill Downs shipper is a second time starter who finished 2nd in her debut.

Race 9
#8 - MUM’S TRUCKEE - Drops in class to run for a tag, shows good works to prepare off the layoff.

Race 10
#10 - PLAZA DE INDIAS - Drops in class, shows good works, Martin Pedroza rides to overcome the outside post position on the turf course.

Race 11
#7 - LUCKY JACK - Drops in class to the bottom maiden claiming level, poised to show a big improvement.

Saturday, July 19, 2014

DEL MAR
Saturday, July 19. 2014

Two wins and one scratch on yesterday’s card. Eleven race program today. Good luck!

Race 1 
#2 - IRON FIST - First time starter sent out by the Hall of Fame combination of Mike Smith and Jerry Hollendorfer.

Race 2
#4 - TWO STEP FLOR - Finished 2nd in her last start, drops in class, shows early speed.

Race 3
#3 - TWOWINDYTOHAULROX - Stakes try in his last start, shows good works, Mike Smith rides

Race 4
#7 - RUN HIDE - Finished 3rd in his last start, shows good works.

Race 5
#4 - SOCIAL REQUEST - Second time starter, shows good works.

Race 6
#1 - PREMIER STEPS - G1 try in her last start, Drayden Van Dyke rides.

Race 7
#8 - HE’S A BLING - Second time starter who ships from Churchill Downs, finished 2nd in his debut, shows good works, Van Dyke in the irons.

Race 8
#9 -DIAMOND BACHELOR - Stakes try in his last start, should stalk the pace.

Race 9 G2 San Clemente Handicap
#7 - SANDIVA - Classy English shipper tried a G1 in her last start.

Race 10
#3 - DRESS CODE - 11/13 in the money at the distance, shows good works.

Race 11
#10 - BIJOUX - Second time starter set to fire off the layoff with Drayden Van Dyke up.


Friday, July 18, 2014

DEL MAR
Friday, July 18, 2014

Two winners on opening day. Pick 6 carryover for today is $107K. Good luck!

Race 1 
#6 - MOTOR’N MONA - Second time starter who ships from the Northern California fair circuit, shows early speed.

Race 2
#6 - GOSPEL MUSIC - Finished 2nd in his last start, 6/8 in the money, now or never for this runner.

Race 3
#4 - BOOZER - Finished 3rd in his last start, shows good works, should be able to handle two turns.

Race 4
#4 - DISTINCT ASSET - Finished 3rd in his last start, shows early speed and good works.

Race 5
#6 - ONE MAGIC GIRL - Big win in last start, same conditions today.

Race 6
#1 - PURE TACTICS - Stakes win in his last start, 3/5 wins at the distance, Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith rides.

Race 7
#7 - LOST BUS - Second time starter who scored a big maiden win in her debut.

Race 8
#12 - MISSING GROOM - Finished 2nd in his last start, new turf course should be better for outside post positions.

Thursday, July 17, 2014

DEL MAR - Thursday, July 17, 2014

Opening Day! “Where the Turf meets the Surf.” Buena suerte!

Race 1 
#8 - COOK INLET - Drops in class, multiple winner at Del Mar and the distance.

Race 2
#3 - BIRD IN LOVE - Drops to the bottom maiden claiming level, turf to dirt angle.

Race 3
#4 - MY HAPPY FACE - G1 try in her last start, shows good works, previous winner off a layoff.

Race 4
#9 - GOLDEN CHALISE - Drops in class to run for a tag, shows early speed.

Race 5
#7 - KOKALTASH - French shipper who hit the board in a G2 in his last start, ran at St. Cloud which has the only side left rail in France so the Del Mar turf course should be no excuse.

Race 6
#9 - LONDON LEGACY - Finished 2nd in both his previous starts, due to graduate today.

Race 7
#5 - SIR MACHO - Finished 2nd and claimed out of his last race, Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith rides.

Race 8
#6 - MAJESTIC KITTEN - Canadian shipper is 2/2 wins lifetime including one win on the turf, should have the ability to handle two turns.

Race 9
#9 - DIAMOND OF BLUE - Big win in his last start, shows good works to fire off the layoff, 2/3 wins at Del Mar.

Race 10
#8 - AFFRETTANDO - Drops in class, shows good works, multiple winner at Del Mar.