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 Saturday, July 2
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Saturday, July 2
Hollywood Park:
6th race--
#7 LIBERIAN FREIGHTER (5-1) Although probably not the most probable winner of this race, this Drysdale-trained gelding offers the best gambling value. He figures to make a clear lead in a fairly paceless field and loves this course, so give him a long look in this Grade I event.
Yesterday's Result: OMEGA STORM ran out in 4th race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: BUSTIN RUBBERBANDS (10th race)
SHOW ME THE MONEY: FOLLOW THE CROWD (2nd race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 4
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Free Pick of the Day for Friday, July 1
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Friday, July 1
Hollywood Park:
4th race--
#2 OMEGA STORM (7-2) Maiden claimer from Hendricks barn comes off a solid runner-up try when making his first start in nine months. He moves up slightly in the maiden claiming ranks but has come back to work well and should be very tough in this spot.
Yesterday's Result: SANTABARBRABENDITA ($10.40) the 4th race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: WARREN'S FLYER (3rd race)
SHOW ME THE MONEY: ELLAFITZ (1st race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 3
Written by Bob Ike
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Free Pick of the Day for Thursday, June 30
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Thursday, June 30
Hollywood Park:
4th race--
#8 SANTABARBRABENDITA (4-1) Sophomore filly from low-profile Alcala barn has had only one chance, finishing next to last after a slow start vs. much better. Switching to Rosario and dropping way down, she might be able to beat this very soft field.
Sunday's Result: SAANNEEN finished fourth in 3rd race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: PANTHER'S CLAW (8th race)
SHOW ME THE MONEY: AMERICAN LADY (6th race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 2
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Free Pick of the Day for Sunday, June 26
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Sunday, June 26
Hollywood Park:
3rd race--
#2 SAANNEEN(5-2) Hard-knocking filly from Powell barn tossed in a clunker as the 2-1 favorite last time but is much better than that. Almost all of her other races were good, so let's give her a chance to snap back to top form today.
Yesterday's Result: ENTABENI finished fourth in 3rd race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: RINGOLEVIO (4th race)
SHOW ME THE MONEY: COZI ROSIE (8th race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 1
Written by Bob Ike
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Free Pick of the Day for Saturday, June 25
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Saturday, June 25
Hollywood Park:
3rd race--
#6 ENTABENI (5-2) Sadler-trained mare dwelt at the start to lose all chance last time, yet still was beaten only four lengths when trailing compact field. With a clean start, she should get a good stalking trip from outside and be in the right spot turning for home.
Yesterday's Result: RICH'S BOY ran out in 8th race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: TURN ON THE PUMPS (9th race)
SHOW ME THE MONEY: MENSA HEAT (1st race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 0
Written by Bob Ike
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