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, June 5
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Sunday, June 5
Hollywood Park:
6th race--
#1 GUEST STAR (2-1) Sophomore colt from Shirreffs barn finished full of run in sprint but came up a head short behind perfect-trip winner. With two sprints under his belt, son of Storm Cat looks set to stretch out and graduate in this mile turf event.
Yesterday's Result: STAR NICHOLAS ran out in 2nd race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: MISS PEANUT (7th race)
SHOW ME THE MONEY: ACHAK (1st race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 20
Written by Bob Ike
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Free Pick of the Day for Saturday, June 4
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Saturday, June 4
Hollywood Park:
2nd race--
#2 STAR NICHOLAS (7-2) Recent Carava claim (21% first off the claim) turned in a good runner-up try when making his first start in nearly seven months and may be ready to pay quick dividends for his new connections. He likes this track, does well at the 7 furlong distance and gets a big rider upgrade to Bejarano.
Yesterday's Result: EYE ON JACOB finished second in 5th race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: SUANCES STAR (9th race)
SHOW ME THE MONEY: HE'S A DANCE STAR (3rd race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 19
Written by Bob Ike
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Free Pick of the Day for Friday, June 3
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Friday, June 3
Hollywood Park:
5th race--
#4 EYE ON JACOB (5-2) Older horse from red-hot Baffert barn ran well enough last time when making his first start in two years. 'JACOB pressed the pace before winding up fourth, beaten just a length. With that race under his belt and catching a field without much speed, he is the one to beat tonight.
Monday's Result: QUEENIE MARINI ($5.60) won the 6th race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: TIA TIA (6th race)
SHOW ME THE MONEY: ALIENATION (2nd race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 18
Written by Bob Ike
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Free Pick of the Day for Thursday, June 2
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Thursday, June 2
Hollywood Park:
6th race--
#3 QUEENIE MARINI (3-1) Baffert-trained filly was in too tough last time when finishing third in a Cal-bred allowance race but fits much better against these starter allowance foes. She's run well over the track and always gives her best, so tab in this spot.
Monday's Result: BIG BURLEY BOY ($7.40) won the 6th race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: GOLD N THE ROAD (8th race)
SHOW ME THE MONEY: THE WHAMMER (1st race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 17
Written by Bob Ike
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Free Pick of the Day for Monday, May 30
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Monday, May 30
Hollywood Park:
6th race--
#4 BIG BURLY BOY (7-2) In a wide-open starter allowance heat, I will give the edge to comebacker from French barn. 'BOY was last seen breaking his maiden in July over this strip, has a solid work pattern, retains Bejarano and should get the right trip sitting behind a couple speed horses.
Yesterday's Result: FIFIE'S FANTASY ran out in 5th race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: CAMP VICTORY (8th race)
SHOW ME THE MONEY: FARLEY STAR (1st race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 16
Written by Bob Ike
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