DEL MAR Sunday, November 30, 2014

Two winners on yesterday’s card. Pick 6 carryover for today is $130K. This is the closing day of the Del Mar Bing Crosby Fall season. Check back with me on December 26 for the opening day of the Santa Anita Winter meet. Good luck!

Race 1 

#3 - VALENTINE BOY - Finished 3rd in his last start, drops in class.

Race 2

#3 - SILVER SPIRIT - First time starter, Alex Solis rides.

Race 3

#6 - PRIME ISSUE - Won his last start, drops to a softer spot off the layoff, shows good works to repeat.

Race 4

#13 - TIGAH - Won his last start and was claimed, moves up one class level for the Espinoza/Miller connections.

Race 5

#1 - HE’S A BLING - Shows early speed, 3/5 in the money.

Race 6 - G3 Cecil B. DeMille Stakes

#8 - STORMY LIBERAL - Won a maiden race on the hillside at Santa Anita in his last start, shows good works, should like the stretch out around two turns.

Race 7

#9 - MR. SEXY - Stakes try in his last start, shows good works.

Race 8 - G1 Matriarch Stakes

#2 - STRATHNAVER - Finished 3rd in her last start, 3/4 in the money at the distance on the turf.

Race 9

#7 - CAPTAIN G - Longshot first time starter, sent out by trainer Peter Miller.

DEL MAR Saturday, November 29, 2014

One winner on yesterday’s card. Three graded stakes races today. Good luck!

Race 1 

#2 - ZIP IT UP - Second time starter, finished 3rd in his debut.

Race 2

#1 - GALEHORN - Finished 2nd in her last start, should stalk the pace.

Race 3 -  G3 Native Diver Stakes

#5 - AVANZARE - Finished 3rd in a G2 in his last start, switches to the dirt off the layoff.

Race 4

#10 - METABOSS - Stakes try in his last start, shows good works, should like the stretch out around two turns.

Race 5

#4 - CACAU - Finished 2nd in his last start, should show early speed.

Race 6 - G2 Jimmy Durante Stakes

#3 - BELLE ET BETE - Irish shipper won her last three starts, Solis/Gallagher are the connections.

Race 7

#8 - OSCILLATOR - Won her last two starts, trainer Jorge Periban goes for the hat trick.

Race 8 - G1 Hollywood Derby

#5 - CALIFORNIA CHROME - Finished 3rd in the G1 BC Classic, shows good works, tries the turf for the first time with regular rider Victor Espinoza aboard.

Race 9

#1 - DEA - Longshot first time starter, sent out by trainer Mark Casse.

DEL MAR November 28, 2014

Two winners on yesterday’s card. Pick 6 carryover for today is $47K. Good luck!

Race 1 

#4 - LITTLE BRO GARRETT - First time starter, Mike Puype trains.

Race 2

#3 - SNUGGLEY BEAR - Finished 3rd in his last start, shows good works, now or never for this maiden.

Race 3

#8 -SIR MACHO - Finished 3rd in his last start, shows good works, Mike Smith rides.

Race 4

#1 - FRIENDLY BANTER - Finished 2nd in his last start, drops in class, tries to score off the long layoff.

Race 5

#7 - INTOXICATING MOVE - Finished 3rd in her last start, should like the extra distance.

Race 6

#2 - KOOL KAT - Finished 2nd in her last start, turf to dirt angle, Mike Smith rides.

Race 7 G2 Seabiscuit Handicap

#8 - TOM’S TRIBUTE - Tried the G1 BC Mile in his last start, multiple graded stakes winner.

Race 8

#2 - CAPTAIN CARCHY - Finished 3rd in his last start, drops in class, Mike Puype trains.

DEL MAR Thursday, November 27, 2014

One win and one scratch on Sunday’s card, thereby completing the worst week I have ever had since I started handicapping. Good luck on this Thanksgiving Day!

Race 1 

#3 - MAY B - Pennsylvania shipper scored a big win as a first time starter, shows good works to repeat.

Race 2

#4 - WINDY FORECAST - Wired the field in her last start, shows good works to repeat.

Race 3

#5 - BURNING - Finished 2nd in his last start, Espinoza/Miller are the connections.

Race 4

#4 - PEACHES N’ BRANDY - First time starter sent out by trainer Peter Miller.

Race 5

#13 - GO WEST MARIE - Finished 3rd in her last start, should like the stretch out around two turns.

Race 6

#3 - ALPHA BIRD - Finished 2nd in all three of his starts, shows good works to finally score for trainer Victor Garcia.

Race 7 G2 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes

#11 - THE PIZZA MAN - Shipper from Woodbine in Toronto, tried a G1 in his last start.

Race 8

#9 - JAZZY JOSH - First time starter, Espinoza/Miller team up.

DEL MAR Sunday, November 23, 2014

Yesterday was another day of too many second place finishes. Pick 6 carryover for today is $115K. Good luck!

Race 1 

#1 - GUYFROMTHESKYFIVE - Finished 2nd in both his starts, Bob Hess Jr. trains.

Race 2

#7 - LOVE BLIND - Big win in her last start, steps up in class to repeat with Alex Solis aboard.

Race 3

#2 - HOT LIGHTNING - Drops in class to run for a tag, shows good works.

Race 4

#1 - NIGHTTIMING - Big win in her last start, 4/6 in the money on the turf.

Race 5

#3 - TRIBAL DUDE - Finished 2nd in his last start, Bob Hess Jr. trains.

Race 6

#6 - WHINE FOR WINE - Just missed in his last start, shows good works.

Race 7

#4 - DANCINGTHENIGHTAWAY - Won big as a first time starter, shows good works, tries the turf.

Race 8

#1 - CELEBRITY STATUS - Just missed in his last start, takes a big step up into stakes company, 3/4 in the money on the turf.

Race 9

#6 - EZIO - Finished 3rd in his last start, drops in class, should close strongly if the pace is fast.

DEL MAR Saturday, November 22, 2014

Too many second place finishes yesterday. Good luck today!

Race 1 

#3 - PRINCESS BERTRANDO - Finished 2nd in her last start, drops in class.

Race 2

#5 - LUVLY RITA - Finished 2nd in her last start, should handle the distance.

Race 3

#4 - DEEP PLAY - Takes a big drop in class for trainer Peter Miller.

Race 4

#4 - AIR OF ROYALTY - Won her last start, shows good works, tries the turf for the first time.

Race 5

#5 - INTAXICATION - Won a maiden claimer in his last start, Peter Miller trains.

Race 6

#7 - LOS BAMBINOS - Finished 2nd and claimed out of his last race, drops in class, shows multiple wins on the turf.

Race 7

#5 - GOTHAM NEWS - Finished 2nd in his last start, turf to dirt angle.

Race 8 G3 Red Carpet Handicap

#9 - LADY PIMPERNEL - English shipper won her last two starts, shows good works, Victor Espinoza rides.

Race 9

#7 - PRIVILEGED ONE - First time starter, Peter Eurton trains.

DEL MAR - Friday, November 21, 2014

One winner and one scratch on yesterday’s card. Pick 6 carryover for today is $42K. Good luck!

Race 1 

#5 - TRIBAL EXPRESS - Wired the field in her last start, tries the turf for the first time.

Race 2

#5 - CONQUEST SUPERSTEP - Finished 2nd in her last start, should stalk the pace.

Race 3

#6 - MEMPHIS - Wired the field and claimed in his last start, moves up one class level to repeat for trainer Bob Hess Jr.

Race 4

#3 -MAD MELINDA - First time starter, Espinoza/Baltas are the connections.

Race 5

#4 - I’M NO PATSY - Finished 3rd in her last start, shows good works.

Race 6

#6 - MISCHIEF CLEM - Finished 3rd in his last start, Bob Hess Jr. trains.

Race 7

#3 - HEAT TRAP - Won her last start, moves up another level to go for the hat trick, Victor Espinoza rides.

Race 8

#2 - WARRIOR’S RIDGE - Golden Gate shipper drops to the bottom maiden claiming level.

DEL MAR Thursday, November 20, 2014

Two winners and one scratch on Sunday’s card. Good luck today!

Race 1 

#3 - JEDI MIND TRICK - Wired the field in his last start, shows good works to fire off the layoff, Victor Espinoza rides.

Race 2

#6 - HERE’S BELLA - Finished 2nd in her last start, should stalk the pace.

Race 3

#7 - SWISS JET - Finished 2nd in her last start, drops in class to run for a tag, sent out by trainer Barry Abrams.

Race 4

#2 - SIENA GRACE - Won her last start, switches to the turf for trainer Vladimer Cerin.

Race 5

#7 - MADIBA - Show good works to finally score.

Race 6

#8 - COMIN’OFFTHEBENCH - Big maiden claiming win in her last start.

Race 7

#7 - TREND - G2 try in his last start, shows good works to fire off the layoff.

Race 8

#7 - GOOD JOURNEY - Finished 2nd in her last two starts, Victor Espinoza rides.

DEL MAR Sunday, November 16, 2014

Three wins on yesterday’s card including a $21.20 price. Three day Pick 6 carryover for today is $599K. Good luck!

Race 1 

#3 - PURSUITOFPARADISE - Won her last start, previous Del Mar winner at today’s distance.

Race 2

#1 - LIGHT OF THE CITY - Big wins in both her starts, shows good works, Elvis Trujillo rides.

Race 3

#5 - BLUE LAW- First time starter, shows good works, Bob Hess Jr. trains.

Race 4

#2 - TOSHEEN - Finished 2nd in his last start, drops in class.

Race 5

#9 - BOSS CAT - Finished 2nd in his last start, drops to the bottom maiden claiming level.

Race 6

#2 - BOURNE HOT - Finished 2nd in his last start, shows early speed.

Race 7

#1 - INSCRIPTION - Longshot first time starter, Martin Pedroza rides.

Race 8

#7 - JOHNS JOURNEY - Finished 2nd in his last start, shows super works.

Race 9

#9 - JENS DE VILLE - First time starter, connections are Trujillo/Puype.

DEL MAR Saturday, November 15, 2014

One longshot winner ($20.60) on yesterday’s card. Two day Pick 6 carryover is $147K. Good luck today!

Race 1 

#3 - FASCINATING - Shows good works, Mike Smith rides.

Race 2

#6 - MY MONET - Finished 2nd in her last start, shows good works, Joe Talamo rides.

Race 3

#9 - JIMBARAN BAY - Drops in class to run for a tag, has two turn experience.

Race 4

#11 - WICKED FINANCE - Finished 2nd in his last start, should be coming at the end.

Race 5

#8 - MEMPHIS - Big win in his last start, up one level to repeat.

Race 6

#2 - AMERICAN SUN - First time starter, Martin Pedroza rides.

Race 7

#2 - TOLEDO EDDIE - Finished 3rd in his last start, returns to the turf.

Race 8 G3 Bob Hope Stakes

#6 - ALRIGHT ALRIGHT - Won a maiden race in his debut, shows good works.

Race 9

#7 - CONGREGATIONALIST - Wired the field in his last start, moves up one level in class, shows good works to fire off the layoff.

DEL MAR Friday, November 14, 2014

Three winners on yesterday’s card including a $30.40 score. Pick 6 carryover for today is $39K. Good luck!

Race 1 

#3 - SHARED IMAGE - Finished 2nd in her last start, shows early speed, Martin Pedroza rides.

Race 2

#2 - SWEET SWAP - G1 try in his last start, 8/11 in the money on the turf.

Race 3

#10 - BLACK ICE IN DIXIE - First time starter, Fernando Perez rides.

Race 4

#11 - ZIP CAT - Wired the field in his last start, steps up one level to repeat.

Race 5

#3 - ZINVOR - Previous money finishes, should like the stretch out on the turf.

Race 6

#4 - SHACKELFORD BANKS - Won a maiden claimer in his last start, should stalk the pace again to repeat.

Race 7

#7 - WARREN’S TRICIA R. - Big win in her last start, should be able to handle the step up in class.

Race 8

#5 - SPEEDY TORNADO - Finished 2nd in his last start, shows good works.

DEL MAR Thursday, November 13, 2014

Only one winner on Sunday’s card. Good luck today!

Race 1 

#6 - OMORFI KOPELLA - Second time starter, finished 2nd in her debut.

Race 2

# 6 - BERLISCONI - Won his last start, set to repeat with Martin Pedroza aboard.

Race 3

#10 - HOLY ASCENSION - Finished 2nd in her last start, shows good works.

Race 4

#7 - RUSH OF DAY - Second time starter, finished 3rd in her debut, Alex Solis rides.

Race 5

#3 - MOSCATO GIRL - Wired the field in her last start and was claimed, drops one level in class.

Race 6

#6 - GREAT LOU - Second time starter, wired the field as a longshot in his first start.

Race 7

#8 - WINNINGINFASHION - Finished 2nd in her last start, shows early speed.

Race 8

#3 - VAVOOM - Finished 2nd in his last start, shows early speed.

DEL MAR Sunday, November 9, 2014

Two winners on yesterday’s card. Pick 6 carryover for today is $80K. Good luck!

Race 1 

#8 - PULLA TRAIN - Finished 3rd in his last start, previous winner on the Del Mar turf at the same distance.

Race 2

#4 - HARLINGTON NIGHT - Finished 3rd in his last start, drops in class.

Race 3

#5 - CAPTAIN CARCHY - Drops in class to run for a tag, should be coming at the end.

Race 4

#10 - COMPARI - Finished 2nd in his last start, drops in class and shows good works.

Race 5

#1 - BLONDY’S REWARD - Second time starter, finished 3rd in her debut.

Race 6

#1 - ROSA DIVINA - Finished 2nd in her last start, has experience at the tough 7F distance.

Race 7

#4 - CHILADA - Won her last start, takes a big step up in class to repeat.

Race 8

#2 - MORE COMPLEXITY - Won her last start against allowance company, turf to dirt angle.

Race 9

#6 - FORT CADY - Finished 2nd in his last start, show good works.

DEL MAR Saturday, November 8, 2104

Four winners on yesterday’s opening day card. Good luck today!

Race 1 

#7 - TEBOWING  - Won her last start, shows good works to repeat.

Race 2

#6 - HOLIDAY MAKER - Just missed in her last start and was claimed, shows good works.

Race 3

#1 - DRAMATICAL - Finished 2nd in his last start, shows early speed, taking a shot at a price for this one to fire off the long layoff.

Race 4

#3 - ETHNIC DANCE - Finished 2nd in his last start, shows early speed, turf to dirt angle.

Race 5

#3 -DREAMY KID - Takes a big drop in class, should be coming at the end.

Race 6

#12 - SUVA HARBOR - Finished 2nd in her first two starts, stretches out and tries the turf, now or never for this one.

Race 7

#1 - FLEET OF GOLD - Finished 2nd in her last start, 3/4 in the money on the dirt.

Race 8

#1 - FOREVER JUANITO - Finished 2nd in his last start, 4/6 in the money on the turf.

Race 9

#4 - INTAXICATION - Second time starter, shows early speed.

DEL MAR Friday, November 7, 2014

Opening Day of the Bing Crosby Del Mar Fall meet. Good luck!

Race 1 

#5 - WILD CAROLINE - Drops to the bottom maiden claiming level, has two turn experience.

Race 2

#5 - LUCKY J LANE - Finished 2nd in his last start, previous winner on the Del Mar turf, shows good works.

Race 3

#4 - WARREN’S GUSSIE - Finished 3rd in her last start, should be coming at the end.

Race 4

#1 - OSCILLATOR - Won her last start, steps up one class level to repeat.

Race 5

#1 - BATTLE OF EVERMORE - Finished 2nd in his last start, shows good works.

Race 6

#4 - ALELLUSION - Drops in class, shows good works.

Race 7

#1 - GOT EVEN - Finished 3rd in his last start, shows early speed.

Race 8

#10 - KITTEN’S POINT - Shipper from Keenland tried a G1 in her last start, 3/5 in the money at the distance.

Race 9

#8 - HEAT THE ROCKS - Finished 2nd in her last start, should stalk the pace.

SANTA ANITA Sunday, November 2, 2014

Four winners including the Classic on yesterday’s Breeders’ Cup card. Closing day of the Fall Santa Anita meet. Pick 6 carryover is $1.3 million. Join me again on Friday for opening day of the Fall Del Mar meet. Good luck on this great betting card today!

Race 1 

#3 - SQUAWK ONE - Albuquerque shipper finished 3rd in his last start, drops in class, shows good works to fire off the layoff.

Race 2

#7 - DANCINTHENIGHTAWAY - First time starter, shows good works, Bejarano rides.

Race 3

#11 - BOOKWORM - Drops in class to the bottom maiden claiming level, shows good works.

Race 4

#5 - GRACHUS THE HUNTER - Just missed in his last start, trained by Hector Palma.

Race 5

#12 - PASSINAFLASH - First time starter, Leandro Mora trains.

Race 6

#2 - LUMINARY - First time starter, shows good works, Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens rides for Richard Mandella.

Race 7

#11 - PATRIOTIC BROTHER - Finished 2nd in her last start, should stalk the pace.

Race 8

#10 - MISS LAFAYETTE - Stakes try in her last start, shows good works to fire off the long layoff.

Race 9 G2 Goldikova Stakes

#1 - FILIMBI - Finished 3rd in a G1 in her last start, Bill Mott trains.

Race 10

#9 - DOTHRAKI - Tried stakes company in his last three starts as a maiden. Is he the class of the race or just a horse that ran over his head? I’ll take a shot at a price.

SANTA ANITA Saturday, November 1, 2014

Day Two of the Breeders’ Cup, the best day in horse racing! Three wins and two scratches on yesterday’s card. Good luck today!

Race 1 

#1 - COOL COMFORT - G3 try in his last start, shows early speed.

Race 2

#1 - ACCEPTANCE - Second time starter, scored a big win in his debut, shows good works, Donald Warren trains.

Race 3 G3 Senator Ken Maddy Stakes

#12 - AMARANTH - G3 try in her last start, shows early speed and good works

Race 4 G1 Hands Winery Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies

#2 -ANGELA RENEE - Won a G1 in her last start, previous winner at Santa Anita and the distance.

Race 5 G1 Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf

#4 - DAYATTHESPA - Keenland shipper won a G1 in her last start.

Race 6 G1 DraftKing Filly and Mare Sprint

#8 - BETTER LUCKY - Keenland shipper finished 2nd in a G1 in her last start, turf to dirt angle.

Race 7 G1 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint

#1 - RENEESGOTZIP - Wired the field in her last start, finished 2nd in this race last year, shows good works.

Race 8 G1 Sentient Jet Breeders’ Cup Juvenile

#12 - DAREDEVIL - 2/2 lifetime, shows good works.

Race 9 G1 Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf

#6 - FINNEGANS WAKE - Finished 2nd in his last start, should stalk the pace.

Race 10 G1 Xpressbet Breeders’ Cup Sprint

#8 - PALACE - Belmont Park shipper, finished 3rd in a G1 in his last start, shows good works.

Race 11 G1 Breeders’ Cup Mile

#10 - SUMMER FRONT - Finished 2nd in his last three starts, 5/7 wins at the distance lifetime, now or never to break through and win.

Race 12 G1 Breeders’ Cup Classic

#7 - BAYERN - Wired the field in the Pennsylvania Derby in his last start, value play will try to front steal the race for trainer Bob Baffert.