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, Mar. 13
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Sunday, Mar. 13
Santa Anita:
3rd race--
#2 NAHEM (7-2) Coming off a solid maiden tally over the turf, let's take this Gallagher-trained sophomore right back. He steps up to meet first-level allowance runners but is the only one in the field with a grass victory to his credit. He could score right back under new jockey Gomez.
Yesterday's Result: PHOTO SHOPPED ran out in 5th race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: EDDIE SET GO (7th race)
SHOWVIVOR: STORMY LINDA (4th race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 0
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Free Pick of the Day for Saturday, Mar. 12
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Saturday, Mar. 12
Santa Anita:
5th race--
#10 PHOTO SHOPPED (7-2) Canani barn won two yesterday and looks primed to take another with this maiden. Finishing fourth after contesting a decent pace last time, son of Mr. Greeley moves from the rail to outside and looks set to show his best in third career start. “Single” in first leg of the Pick Six.
Yesterday's Result: BIG SHOT SYD finished third in 4th race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: EYESABLAZIN (3rd race)
SHOWVIVOR: BRACE YOURSELVES (2nd race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 4
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Free Pick of the Day for Friday, Mar. 11
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Friday, Mar. 11
Santa Anita:
4th race--
#6 BIG SHOT SYD (3-1) Armstrong-trained gelding returns to his favorite surface--the Santa Anita turf course. In tough last time when finishing fifth in the San Antonio on dirt, 'SYD gets back on a surface over which he's won two of three starts. Working well, with decent tactical speed, look for a top effort today.
Yesterday's Result: KATELYN N' JENNA finished third in 8th race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: HIGH PERCH (3rd race)
SHOWVIVOR: UH OH BANGO (7th race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 3
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Free Pick of the Day for Thursday, Mar. 10
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Thursday, Mar. 10
Santa Anita:
8th race--
#1 KATELYN N' JENNA (9-2) Sophomore filly from Mitchell barn had trained well into her debut but had a tough trip from the rail and wound up last, beaten 18 lengths. Horses from this barn almost always improve second time out, so she might spring a mild surprise if she gets away cleanly and handles the inside post better.
Sunday's Result: QUITE AN HONOUR ($8.60) won the 4th race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: WALTZING WITH BLUE (5th race)
SHOWVIVOR: MONTELLANO (3rd race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 2
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Free Pick of the Day for Sunday, Mar. 6
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Sunday, Mar. 6
Santa Anita:
4th race--
#7 QUITE AN HONOUR (3-1) Recent gelding from Sadler barn has been disappointing in two starts but drops out of the straight maiden ranks, switches to Rosario, goes to the dirt and stretches out around two turns. Look for a much-improved try vs. these soft claimers.
Yesterday's Result: IMPERATRIZ finished third in 6th race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: BAR ROCK OMAMA (8th race)
SHOWVIVOR: SUBTLE GREEK (2nd race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 1
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