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.