Monthly Archives: July 2008

Del Mar kudos and top plays for Monday

I’m still on the fence regarding synthetic surfaces, but Del Mar management deserves credit for fixing the inconsistencies that plagued its Polytrack surface last summer in its debut season.

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Lava Man’s future plans due soon

The owners of Lava Man, the 7-year-old gelding who stands third behind Tiznow and Best Pal as the top Cal-bred money-winners of all time, are expected to announce plans for the son of Slew City Slew any day now. I … Continue reading

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Del Mar selections for Monday

If you’re sitting around the house today with nothing to do and have a TVG account, may I suggest the following horses to perhaps consider a small investment:

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Del Mar: So far, so good

Through the first 4 1/2 days of Del Mar’s 43-day meet, Polytrack is playing much faster than its inaugural season, when times could have been gauged with an hour glass. Saturday’s San Diego Handicap, when Well Armed went gate to … Continue reading

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Some help with that huge Hollypark carryover

Whenever there is a $1.2 million pick-six carryover that figures to lead to a total pool of $4.5 million, the urge to jump in and take a shot at that life-changing score is immense. One of the keys to success, … Continue reading

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