Monthly Archives: July 2007

I’m a long-shot player, so my percentage is not real high. But you don’t have to win at a high percentage if you hit two or three of every 20-1 long shots you play.

I like two races today at Del Mar– Ibesmokin in the fifth with Joel Rosario in the saddle for trainer Mark Glatt and America’s Friend in the nightcap for trainer Barry Abrams. Mike Smith will ride.

I’ve heard some riders comment that unlike in the past, when speed was the name of the game, now on these new artificial surfaces, jockeys can place their horses where they want them and not be concerned that the speed … Continue reading →

If you’re going to bet this summer’s Del Mar meet, proceed with caution. Wait and see how the new Polytrack plays before bringing out the large bills. One prominent trainer seems to believe that speed will be at a distinct … Continue reading →

There have been some famous horses win the Swaps Stakes at Hollywod Park, including Surf Cat, Rock Hard Ten, Free House, Best Pal and Precisionist. But perhaps the most famous running of the stake came in 1977, when J.O. Tobin … Continue reading →

Knock him if you must because he can’t win outside of California, but Lava Man proved Saturday, when he matched Native Diver’s record of three consecutive Hollywood Gold Cup victories, that he is one of the top Cal-breds of all … Continue reading →

Who’s going to turn down the chance to shoot for a record $5 or $6 million in a pick six? I mean, especially when you think you know it all when it comes to handicapping. Needless to say I’ve never … Continue reading →

The carryover for the pick six at Hollywood Park today was $1.3 million and there will probably be another carryover tomorrow when Hollywood stages a special Monday program. When Bright Prediction pulled an 80-1 shocker in the sixth race Sunday, … Continue reading →