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, 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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Free Pick of the Day for Thursday, Dec. 30
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Thursday, Dec. 30
Santa Anita:
5th race--
#6 EARNEDNEVERGIVEN (7-2) Razor-sharp older horse from Machowsky barn looks very tough to beat right back. Comes off a nice win across town and has continued to work lights out since the victory. Drawn well outside with good tactical speed, expect 'GIVEN to fire another big shot today.
Yesterday's Result: VISUAL INTENSITY finished second in 8th race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: RUINATION (6th race)
SHOWVIVOR: (starts Jan. 1)
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Free Pick of the Day for Wednesday, Dec. 29
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Wednesday, Dec. 29
Santa Anita:
8th race--
#4 VISUAL INTENSITY (9-2) Juvenile gelding from Sise barn broke slowly first time out before trying to finish through the lane in fourth-place effort. This barn excels with second-time starters, so the son of Benchmark should be set to show his best today.
Monday's Result: RED SCARE ran out in 4th race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: LUV DRAGON (6th race)
SHOWVIVOR: (starts Jan. 1)
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Free Pick of the Day for Monday, Dec. 27
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Monday, Dec. 27
Santa Anita:
4th race--
#9 RED SCARE (4-1) First-time starter from Gaines barn has trained in solid style and is related to a couple winners (including old pro Spot the Diplomat). Drawn outside with Bejarano aboard, look for 'SCARE to be live at first asking for good trainer.
Yesterday's Result: SWITCH ($4.40) won the 6th race.
LIVE LONGSHOT: DALTON GANG (3rd race)
SHOWVIVOR: (starts Jan. 1)
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Free Pick of the Day for Sunday, Dec. 26
Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Sunday, Dec. 26
Santa Anita:
6th race--
#3 SWITCH (3-1) After giving Zenyatta all she wanted one race back, then finishing second in the BC Filly & Mare Sprint, this Sadler-trained filly is absolutely the one to beat in here. Plus, she's come back to train super since returning from Kentucky.
Sunday's Result: 8th race was canceled due to inclement weather.
LIVE LONGSHOT: OUR LAST MONTE (9th race)
SHOWVIVOR: (starts Jan. 1)
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