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, June 16
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Thursday, June 16
Hollywood Park:
5th race--
#4 BRASS PLATE (6-1) Sophomore gelding from Sadler barn exits tougher starter allowance races and now dips into a $16,000 restricted claimer. Comes off a pair of third-place efforts over the strip but should be tough to deny with these. Tab at a decent price.
Sunday's Result: DANCE WITH GABLE ($4.60) won the 6th race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: OH SO MACHO (3rd race)
SHOW ME THE MONEY: CHURCH AVENUE (6th race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 3
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Free Pick of the Day for Sunday, June 12
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Sunday, June 12
Hollywood Park:
6th race--
#6 DANCE WITH GABLE (5-2) Old pro from Machowsky barn handled Cal-bred optional claimers last time and now moves back up into a $40,000 claimer. He can stay within range early, likes this course and can string together a number of good efforts.
Yesterday's Result: KILLER GRACES ($3.60) won the 3rd race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: ELLE SPECIAL (8th race)
SHOW ME THE MONEY: MAJESTIC CITY (1st race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 2
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Free Pick of the Day for Saturday, June 11
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Saturday, June 11
Hollywood Park:
3rd race--
#3 KILLER GRACES (2-1) Purchased privately after her narrow loss when debuting vs. maidens, 'GRACES has trained like a monster for new trainer Hollendorfer. Look for her to rate behind horses this time and finish strong while breaking her maiden in this stakes event.
Yesterday's Result: WINNING DESIRE ran out in 4th race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: YOU CAN DREAM (9th race)
SHOW ME THE MONEY: ACCLAMATION (4th race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 1
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Free Pick of the Day for Friday, June 10
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Friday, June 10
Hollywood Park:
4th race--
#2 WINNING DESIRE (7-2) Sophomore gelding from Hess barn steadied and was carried out at 3/8ths last time before finishing far back vs. much better when going a route of ground. Dropping and getting back to sprint game, look for this one to run down the speed types at the 6 1/2 furlong distance.
Yesterday's Result: TAKE A YARD finished second in 7th race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: SLEW THE MAN (6th race)
SHOW ME THE MONEY: ROLLERSKATES (1st race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 0
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Free Pick of the Day for Thursday, June 9
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Thursday, June 9
Hollywood Park:
7th race--
#5 TAKE A YARD (9-5) With a Pick Six carryover of more than $117,000 on the line, let's look for a “single” in 'YARD. The improving Ascanio-trained gelding turned in a solid third vs. similar going a flat mile last time and should relish the extra 1/4-mile against this modest allowance field. Plus, he reunites with P.Val, who rode him to his easy maiden victory one back.
Yesterday's Result: GUEST STAR finished third in 6th race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: ME SALTY (6th race)
SHOW ME THE MONEY: SADDLERANCH (2nd race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 21
Written by Bob Ike
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