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, Jan. 23
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Sunday, Jan. 23
Santa Anita:
6th race--
#5 LEAD BLOCKER (2-1) With a Pick Six carryover of more than $104,000, “singles” are needed. Let's go with this Tsagalakis-trained homebred, who ran a big second in his debut but regressed at odds-on in his second outing. A repeat of his first try will be more than enough to handle this field, so “single”in the Pick Six and late Pick 4.
Yesterday's Result: ALALA finished third in 3rd race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: JAX EL (4th race)
SHOWVIVOR: TEN DEVILS (2nd race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 5
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Free Pick of the Day for Saturday, Jan. 22
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Saturday, Jan. 22
Santa Anita:
3rd race--
#3 ALALA (9-2) Taking a shot with first-time starter from the very cagey Vienna stable. This sophomore daughter of Salt Lake has trained in solid fashion and might be live at first pop for a barn that can get them ready off slow works.
Yesterday's Result: DAVE'S RULER ($5.00) won the 1st race via DQ.
LIVE LONGSHOT: WARREN'S GRIDLOCK (5th race)
SHOWVIVOR: SMILING TIGER (7th race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 4
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Free Pick of the Day for Friday, Jan. 21
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Friday, Jan. 21
Santa Anita:
1st race--
#2 DAVE'S RULER (3-1) In a race loaded with early speed, I like the chances of 'RULER for trainer Bob Hess. He was overmatched in a starter allowance spot last time but drops into a much easier spot and should rally from off the pace over a track that played more fair yesterday.
Yesterday's Result: ASPERITY ($5.60) won the 5th race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: FRIGID BRIDGET (8th race)
SHOWVIVOR: REBA IS TOPS (4th race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 3
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Free Pick of the Day for Thursday, Jan. 20
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Thursday, Jan. 20
Santa Anita:
5th race--
#3 ASPERITY (5-2) Comes off a powerful win vs. similar when making his first start for the Sadler-Gomez team. Older horse comes back at the same level and should produce a similar result if he runs back to his last.
Monday's Result: OFFICERWASISPEEDIN finished third in 3rd race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: MONEY INCLUDED (6th race)
SHOWVIVOR: PARTY WITH BRANDO (3rd race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 2
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Free Pick of the Day for Monday, Jan. 17
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Monday, Jan. 17
Santa Anita:
3rd race--
#8 OFFICERWASISPEEDIN (7-2) In a wide-open maiden claimer, I will give the edge to Becerra-trained filly drawn to the outside. She showed big improvement over the SA dirt track last time, has tactical speed and adds blinkers for this.
Yesterday's Result: STRAIGHTOMIDNIGHT finished second in 1st race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: INDIAN WINTER (7th race)
SHOWVIVOR: OILISBLACKGOLD (2nd race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 1
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