The Pacific Classic features not just a $1 million purse, but several interesting storylines. The most recognizable one surrounds Richard’s Kid being kidnapped from the Bob Baffert barn in a deal the trainer called shady and unprofessional. The Hall of Famer trainer will counter his former two –time Pacific Classic winning horse with the vaunted [...]
August 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Del Mar Free Horse Racing Picks 7/25/12
Today’s Del Mar free pick comes from race #4. We like a price. Visit our Del Mar Picks page to learn how to get our other selections. #8 Close to the Edge (8/1): Most turf sprints seem to have an overabundance of one thing – SPEED. But, this turf sprint is completely the opposite, for [...]
July 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Del Mar Free Horse Racing Picks 7/20/12
The action at Del Mar is heating up! Take a look at our free Del Mar pick for today. Race 8 #2 Hammer the Bay (3-1) Was bumped pretty strong between horses at the top of the stretch last out before fading. A cleaner trip in this event puts him in the winners circle as [...]
July 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Del Mar Free Horse Racing Picks 7/18/2012
Wednesday is opening day at beautiful Del Mar in Del Mar, CA. Arguably the most gorgeous track in America, Del Mar sits right on the pacific ocean. It is the picture of what horse racing heaven would look like if such a place existed. We are ready to guide you through the meet just as [...]
August 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Betting the 2011 Pacific Classic from Del Mar
The 2011 Pacific Classic from Del Mar is for three year olds and upward going 1 ¼ miles on the dirt for a purse of $1,000,000. This looks like a strong race with 7 of 10 entrants having won a graded stakes race. The race includes 4 Grade 1 winners and 2 others that are [...]
August 24, 2011 By 6 Comments
Travers & Pacific Classic Picks
So you need help picking the races at Saratoga for the Travers and at Del Mar for the Pacific Classic? Don’t worry, I’ve got your back. For the past 3 years I have handicapped almost every race at Saratoga and for the past year I have done the same for Del Mar. I’ve done quite [...]
August 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
2011 Del Mar Oaks Preview
The Del Mar Oaks is a wonderful Grade 1 race for three-year-old fillies going 9 furlongs on the grass at, you guessed it, Del Mar. The best winner of the race was Hollywood Wildcat in 1993. You may or may not have heard of this great filly, but she won 12 of 21 lifetime races in a [...]
August 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
2011 La Jolla Handicap Preview
The Grade 2 La Jolla Handicap is one of the best races at Del Mar for three-year-olds. The 8.5 furlong turf race counts last year’s victor, Sidney’s Candy, as its most notable recent winner. The son of Candy Ride set a course record in his triumph and has gone on to take two graded stakes [...]
August 2, 2011 By 3 Comments
We COLD decked the Pick 5 at Del Mar on Friday!
I have to admit that I was a bit skeptical to tackle Del Mar this year as it is my first time doing so full time. Thankfully, it’s working out beautifully thus far. Friday July 29 marked our first real breakthrough where the turf meets the surf. Sure, we had done well before that day, [...]
July 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
2011 Bing Crosby Stakes betting preview
The Grade 1 Bing Crosby is a six furlong sprint for three-year-olds and upward. This year’s field is somewhat small at seven horses, but it does not lack in the talent department. Smiling Tiger (Hold That Tiger x Shandra Smiles by Cahill Road) will be the favorite after a breath taking performance in the Triple [...]
