Bob Ike's Free Horse Racing Picks
Bob Ike has covered the Southern California racing circuit for more than 25 years, where he has been the leading public handicapper at countless meetings. Ikes graded handicap selections have appeared in the Los Angeles Daily News, San Diego Union-Tribune, Orange County Register and Pasadena Star-News.
Free Pick of the Day for Thursday, May 24
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Thursday, May 24
Betfair Hollywood Park:
6th race--
#2 FLOATING FEATHER (4-1) Recent West claim stepped up last time and finished second in mid-grade claimer over speed-biased track. He is protected in this Cal-bred allowance spot and has a big chance here at a square price.
Sunday's Result: TOCOI MISS ran out in 3rd race.
Live Longshot: PICK AND PRAY (5th race)
Show Me the Money: MALIBU LOVE (2nd
race)
Days Survived: 7
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Free Pick of the Day for Saturday, May 19
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Saturday, May 19
Betfair Hollywood Park:
7th race--
#7 BET ON VICTOR (5-2) Loved the way Cerin comebacker won off layoff last time, defeating a strong field of first-level allowance runners (flattered when Flightofalifetime came back to win Cool Frenchy Stakes). He moves up a level but beat similar over this track two years ago and is obviously very sharp right now.
Yesterday's Result: SWEET ELATION ran out in 5th race.
Live Longshot: COLLATION (6th race)
Show Me the Money: SISTER MOON (3rd race)
Days Survived: 5
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Free Pick of the Day for Friday, May 18
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Friday, May 18
Betfair Hollywood Park:
5th race--
#2 SWEET ELATION (12-1) Comebacker has been away since debuting against straight maidens in January. Although he didn't show much that day, he was well bet, drops to the MC$20,000 level, has trained well for new trainer Miller and adds blinkers. Look for a much-improved effort at a nice price.
Yesterday's Result: SIZZLING GOLD ($6.40) won the 5th race.
Live Longshot: JACOBITA (8th race)
Show Me the Money: NIGHT WIND (1st race)
Days Survived: 4
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Free Pick of the Day for Thursday, May 17
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Thursday, May 17
Betfair Hollywood Park:
5th race--
#6 SIZZLING GOLD (3-1) We loved this Lopez-trained mare the last time she ran and were rewarded with a $12.20 payoff, so let's stay on the bandwagon today. She beat a solid $25,000 claiming field, so the so-called step up into Cal-bred allowance company may not be a class hike at all. She's the best horse, the only worry is she is coming back in 14 days and making her third start in 25 days.
Sunday's Result: MISS AMBITION was scratched from 2nd race.
Live Longshot: RICO ESPADA (8th race)
Show Me the Money: ANTIDOTE (7th race)
Days Survived: 3
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Free Pick of the Day for Sunday, May 13
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Sunday, May 13
Betfair Hollywood Park:
2nd race--
#5 MISS AMBITION (5-2) Sophomore filly from Miller barn has been away since October but showed some ability as a 2-year-old, including breaking her maiden at first pop over this track. She's trained solidly for her return, has tactical speed and should be ready to fire off the bench.
Yesterday's Result: OBSESS finished fourth in 8th race.
Live Longshot: MORE CHOCOLATE (9th race)
Show Me the Money: MOURGANOUSKA (1st race)
Days Survived: 2
***Live Longshot BELLA MARINO ($46.00) won the 9th race.
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