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 Friday, Jan. 7
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Friday, Jan. 7
Santa Anita:
8th race--
#7 MERLIN Z (7-2) Comebacking dropper from Kitchingman barn has been away since facing straight maidens at Del Mar. The 3-year-old gelding has good tactical speed, lands leading man Bejarano and has worked solidly for his return. Tab in a difficult finale.
Yesterday's Result: SAANNEEN finished second in 3rd race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: FRIGID BRIDGET (6th race)
SHOWVIVOR: QUISISANA (3rd race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 0
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Free Pick of the Day for Thursday, Jan. 6
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Thursday, Jan. 6
Santa Anita:
3rd race--
#1 SAANNEEN (6-1) Filly from underrated Powell barn offers good value at the morning line price. She was overmatched in a small stakes last time but her front-running win one back (turf debut) was nice. She switches to Gomez and appears to be the speed of the lineup, which is a big advantage when the rails are out 24 feet.
Sunday's Result: MCMURTRY ran out in 8th race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: FREQUENT FAME (6th race)
SHOWVIVOR: TAKETHEMONEYANDRUN (2nd race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 2
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Free Pick of the Day for Sunday, Jan. 2
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Sunday, Jan. 2
Santa Anita:
8th race--
#2 MCMURTRY (3-1) Bay Area shipper from Molinaro barn looks like the controlling speed in here as he ships down to try first-level Cal-bred allowance foes. The six-time winner catches a modest bunch and should be able to take these wire-wire as a Pick Six “single”.
Yesterday's Result: WARREN'S CONCEPT ($9.60) won the 4th race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: STERLING OUTLOOK (4th race)
SHOWVIVOR: UNZIP ME (2nd race)
DAYS SURVIVED: 1
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Free Pick of the Day for Saturday, Jan. 1
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Saturday, Jan. 1
Santa Anita:
4th race--
#1 WARREN'S CONCEPT (9-2) Although he's had 12 previous chances, today might be the day for this Gomez-trained gelding. He catches a field with very little early speed, reunites with P.Val and can beat these if he runs back to his race on Nov. 26. Last chance for this guy.
Yesterday's Result: DAPPER GENE ran out in 2nd race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: ISLAND RUN (9th race)
SHOWVIVOR: HARMONIOUS (3rd race)
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Free Pick of the Day for Friday, Dec. 31
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Friday, Dec. 31
Santa Anita:
2nd race--
#7 DAPPER GENE (3-1) Razor-sharp gelding from Palma barn just beat similar across town while winning his second straight and shoots for the hat trick here. He gets plenty of pace to run at and should come rolling off the hill. Also make a small exacta box with Brenthurst.
Yesterday's Result: EARNEDNEVERGIVEN finished third in 5th race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: SUWAALIF (9th race)
SHOWVIVOR: (starts Jan. 1)
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