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 Sunday, July 31
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Sunday, July 31
Del Mar:
8th race--
#4 EUROEARS (5-2) Baffert-trained sprinter has been away since a runner-up try in the Golden Shaheen last March in Dubai but has trained super over the Polytrack for this. He beat Smiling Tiger in their last meeting and might be able to get the jump on him again today. “Single” in the Pick Six.
Yesterday's Result: DR. SMARTY JACK ran out in 7th race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: BIG BURLY BOY (4th race)
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Free Pick of the Day for Saturday, July 30
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Saturday, July 30
Del Mar:
7th race--
#5 DR. SMARTY JACK (5-1) Newcomer to the Hollendorfer barn has worked super over this turf course and looks like a strong fit in this NW2/optional claimer. Give him the edge in a competitive heat.
Yesterday's Result: LITTLE UNUSUAL ran out in 3rd race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: ADMISSION (3rd race)
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Free Pick of the Day for Friday, July 29
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Friday, July 29
Del Mar:
3rd race--
#6 LITTLE UNUSUAL (4-1) Abrams-trained filly had a brutal trip in her debut, steadying behind horses a number of times through the stretch. Although she stretches out after only one sprint, 'UNUSUAL should be able to graduate in this spot with a clean trip.
Yesterday's Result: Missed first half of DD, had second half (All Star Heart).
LIVE LONGSHOT: TEAFATILLER (6th race)
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Free Pick of the Day for Thursday, July 28
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Thursday, July 28
Del Mar:
6th race--
Daily Double 11-4I really like back-to-back runners today, starting with
LA SOMBRE (9-5) in the 6th race. She's been second in both starts, worked a bullet over this track and looks set to graduate. Punch a cold Daily Double to
ALL STAR HEART (5-2), who comes off an overpowering win and should be able to handle the one-level raise.
Yesterday's Result: R VICARIOUS GIRL finished fourth in 4th race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: ROSEMOUNT LAD (5th race)
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Free Pick of the Day for Wednesday, July 27
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Wednesday, July 27
Del Mar:
4th race--
R VICARIOUS GIRL (5-2) Newcomer from Mitchell barn comes back to California with a sparkling 16-for-39 record, including 11 wins on turf. She has tactical speed, gives her best every time and ran second in her only other start over this course. Tab in a difficult mid-grade claimer on the grass.
Yesterday's Result: FINAL ANSWER ran out in 5th race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: JOHN JOHNY JAK (7th race)
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