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, Feb. 10
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Thursday, Feb. 10
Santa Anita:
4th race--
#9 CALL ME LATER (5-2) Sophomore maiden claimer from Hendricks barn has had nine previous chances but will never get an easier chance than this. Shortening up from routes, 'LATER should get a good trip from outside and be able to run down this soft field through the lane.
Sunday's Result: GLADDING ($5.20) won the 6th race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: ANGEL BEFORE US (6th race)
SHOWVIVOR: SEA RASCAL (2nd race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 3
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Free Pick of the Day for Sunday, Feb. 6
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Sunday, Feb. 6
Santa Anita:
6th race--
#1 GLADDING (5-2) Up-and-comer from powerful Sadler stable was impressive beating first-level allowance runners and might be talented enough to pull off the slight upset over obvious favorite Aggie Engineer. This is strictly a two-horse race, so let's go with the better price.
Yesterday's Result: SIERRA SPIRIT ($6.60) won the 6th race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: HOLY FLAPPER (7th race)
SHOWVIVOR: TALKTOOMUCH (4th race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 2
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Free Pick of the Day for Saturday, Feb. 5
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Saturday, Feb. 5
Santa Anita:
6th race--
#7 SIERRA SPIRIT (9-2) First-time starter from Bonde barn has trained in solid style and figures live at first asking. The sophomore Cal-bred colt went :45.1 from the gate here on Jan. 15, so he must have some early zip. Tab in a wide-open looking contest.
Yesterday's Result: FORTY DATES finished third in 6th race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: MELBISHA (5th race)
SHOWVIVOR: TURBULENT DESCENT (4th race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 1
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Free Pick of the Day for Friday, Feb. 4
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Friday, Feb. 4
Santa Anita:
6th race--
#6 FORTY DATES (5-2) Hard-hitting mare from Jones barn has been first or second in 10 of 13 career starts. She comes off a solid runner-up try to better, should get a great trip behind a hot pace and has a good record at this abbreviated sprint distance.
Yesterday's Result: CAT IN THE FOREST ($5.80) won the 8th race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: SIBERIAN HEART (5th race)
SHOWVIVOR: BRACE YOURSELVES (1st race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 0
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Free Pick of the Day for Thursday, Feb. 3
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Thursday, Feb. 3
Santa Anita:
8th race--
#6 CAT IN THE FOREST (3-1) Dropper from Miller barn showed high speed when facing better coming down the hillside course and should be very tough to collar on the drop. He goes back to the main track, switches to P.Val and might be long gone in this abbreviated sprint.
Sunday's Result: WARREN'S DOVE finished third in 5th race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: SPECTACULAR SLEW (5th race)
SHOWVIVOR: ALL STAR HEART (2nd race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 3
Written by Bob Ike
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