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 Wednesday, Mar. 23
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Wednesday, Mar. 23
Santa Anita:
6th race--
#3 PRESHOW (3-1) Sophomore filly from hot Shirreffs barn turned in a decent debut run and seems set to stretch out around two turns. The Cal-bred daughter of Bertrando lacked quickness (vs. bias) from rail, then finished pretty well while probably wanting more ground. Also, should relish a wet track if we get more rain.
Yesterday's Result: Hit small exacta in 8th.
LIVE LONGSHOT: STREAMLINE BABY (7th race)
SHOWVIVOR: ROYAL MANGO (2nd race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 5
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Free Pick of the Day for Sunday, Mar. 20
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Sunday, Mar. 20
Santa Anita:
8th race--
Exacta Box 5-8
Although
MILDLY OFFENSIVE (6-5) is the obvious horse to beat, I think
HOUT BAY (6-1) has a puncher's chance to upset. Both were impressive first-out maiden winners and there is no reason they can't each come back and run well in this stakes for their top connections.
Yesterday's Result: EXCELLENT NEWS finished third in 9th race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: ROMAN GUITAR (7th race)
SHOWVIVOR: MIDNIGHT INTERLUDE (3rd race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 4
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Free Pick of the Day for Saturday, Mar. 19
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Saturday, Mar. 19
Santa Anita:
9th race--
#2 EXCELLENT NEWS (5-2) Baffert-trained filly turned in a very nice runner-up effort when making her first start since August. Battled through the lane but had to settle for second when finishing in front of Crisis of Spirit, her stablemate who is the morning line favorite in here.
Yesterday's Result: ISTHMUS ($6.20) won the 8th race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: WASHINGTON BRIDGE (7th race)
SHOWVIVOR: LOST PROPHET (2nd race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 3
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Free Pick of the Day for Friday, Mar. 18
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Friday, Mar. 18
Santa Anita:
8th race--
#8 ISTHMUS (3-1) Dropper from Harty stable dips into the maiden claiming ranks after two sub par efforts vs. straight maidens. He has some tactical speed, moves outside, adds blinkers and gets a rider switch to Bejarano. Let's try to close out the day with a winner.
Yesterday's Result: SUBPOENA THE DRESS finished second in 7th race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: MILLIE N MARIE (6th race)
SHOWVIVOR: REGALLY READY (5th race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 2
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Free Pick of the Day for Thursday, Mar. 17
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Thursday, Mar. 17
Santa Anita:
7th race--
#6 SUBPOENA THE DRESS (3-1) Older mare from Avila barn has won six of 18 starts and gets a confident boost after beating $12,500 claimers in her comeback race. 'DRESS came back to drill 1:11.1 from the gate and can beat these on the raise.
Sunday's Result: NAHEM finished second in 3rd race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: NOTHING TO FEAR (6th race)
SHOWVIVOR: DONATO (1st race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 1
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