Wednesday 31 August Picks

Good morning, Paddock girl here:


WOW, the Pacific Classic gave us classic thrills when all the horses were looking for the $1 million prize. The fight between Acclamation and Twirling Candy was pure fun. As you know, at the end Acclamation won, making clear that he still has a lot to show in the future, just like Patrick Valenzuela, who went back to the winners' circle for this race after 20 years.

Also, The Factor delivered on the Pat O' Brien Stakes and Celtic New Year won on the Del Mar Handicap.

Almost 30, 000 got a chance to see all this at the racetrack, where most of them received a sports bag at the entrance... and I'm sure most of them will tell you that it was worth it. The paddock was crowded before race 1 and people just enjoyed being there, placing some bets and watching the races.

With just one more week at Del Mar, there's going to be a mix of happiness and sadness, but for now let's check the picks for today's race card.

Race 1:  INDECISE, CHARM THE MARKER

Race 2:  JOCKER FACE, TE RAPA

Race 3: ANNA YOU'RE UP, KVETCH...PLAYING DIRTY will fight, but will it be good enough?

Race 7: Generous Portion Stakes: LOOKING FOR JONESY, POWER OF NINE...HELEONOR RUGBY looks well for the 'fectas...

Happy Betting!

Pacific Classic Day Picks (August 28)

Good morning everyone! Paddock girl reporting from the Del Mar Press Box!

 It seems we're getting back on track. We did good yesterday except for race 1. Like I said, MENSA HEAT look really good and she took the money on race 5. Also, CARACORTADO won by a nose to MR. COMMONS in the Del Mar Mile, giving a showdown to the crowd like we haven't had in the last weeks.

Yesterday was just a training for the big time we'll have in a couple of hours... Here is as busy as if we were running a newspaper. Everybody is here and we're excited and ready for all the madness and fun that we'll have today.

On the Classic, there will be just 9 contenders who will try to get the $1 million award. As rumored yesterday, GREAT WARRIOR (60-1) was scratched from the race; and the favorite is still TWIRLING CANDY, while ACCLAMATION is still on the favorites. Posting time: 5:18 pm

Also, we have two big races on our 11 race card for today:  the Del Mar Handicap and the Pat O'Brien Stakes (races 3 and 5).

If you're coming to the track, I have news for you. To get here on time, you'll have to get earlier, is going to be busy and pack. When you get to the entrance, you'll receive a coupon for your TVG's Sports Bag...and they disappear very fast, so come early and bring a great attitude.

One more thing: at the paddcok, come and say hi! It will be crazy out there, but you'll be able to see me there, just look for a camera and a girl on a hat... easy, right?

And now, let's go to our picks :

Race 1: CAYAMBE, GOTHIC SAMURAI

Race 3:  Del Mar Handicap:  BOURBON BAY, MAKE MUSIC FOR ME

Race 5: Pat O'Brien Stakes: THE FACTOR, SMILING TIGER.... Be afraid of CROWN OF THORNS

Race 7:  AEROMON, ARMENIAN STAR

Race 9:  TVG Pacific Classic: TWIRLING CANDY, DON CAVALLO, TRES BORRACHOS....It's a hard race and plenty of the horses have a chance to win it, but so far, I believe these three will be the top ones.


Gook luck to everyone and Happy Betting!

Saturday 27 August Picks

Good morning!

It seems like we're getting back on track with our bets, an exacta and some horses on the money sounds good.

Yesterday there were two big surprises delivered by one person: Hector Berrios, who won two races on longshots, including the CTT and Thoroughbred Owners of California Handicap aboard PRIVATE AFFAIR...we'll follow his development during the rest of the meet.

This is a BIG weekend! As you know tomorrow is the Pacific Classic and everybody is getting ready for it, but today we also have the Del Mar Mile (Grade I) with 6 contenders so far.

Also, in a couple of minutes you can listen "Del Mar Direct" on 1090 am (XX Sports), where I'll give you more picks and inside information just before the end of the show (10 am).

Now, the picks for today:

Race 1: LORD VRONSKY, UNUSUAL BEAM

Race 4: SPORTING ART, STONESIDE....Longshot: KELLY LEAK

Race 5: HOLLADAY ROAD BLUEGRASS REWARD....MEGA HEAT looks good, include it on your 'fectas

Race 8: Del Mar Mile: CARACORTADO, CHAMP PEGASUS .... MR. COMMONS seems like it will fly, but has these two on the way....

Happy Betting!

Friday 26 August Picks

Good morning everyone, Paddock girl here:

Finally happenend what every handiccapper is afraid of (at least in the beginning of their career): a bad day... four races and just one winner... However, I guess I've been lucky this season to just have it almost at the end of the meet.... I know more days like this will come (in a long time, I hope), so, let's go back to the racetrack!

About the Pacific Classic, 10 contenders will be facing each other this Sunday. Thie favorite is Acclamation. Here is the list so far:

Position	Horse	Jockey
1	Don Cavallo	Luis Contreras
2	Jeranimo	Martin Pedroza
3	Stately Victor	Mike Smith
4	Tres Borrachos	Rafael Bejarano
5	Acclamation	Patrick Valenzuela
6	Setsuko	Victor Espinoza
7	Great Warrior (BRZ)	Omar Berrio
8	Bourbon Bay	Joseph Talamo
9	Game on Dude	Chantal Sutrherland
10	Twirling Candy	Joel Rosario
11	Quindici Man	Martin Garcia

Today we just have 7 races and at the end "The Airborn Toxic Event" will play as part of the 4 o' clock concert series...and it's going to be a lot of fun!

And now, here are the picks for this sunny Friday:

Race 1: SHE'S VERY RARE, DISH THE DIRT

Race 3:  FIELD REPORT, MADEOFTHERIGHTSTUF... Longshot:  HOTRADAMUS

Race 4:  CONNAGHER, L.A. WEEKEND

Race 5:  BEE EFF EFF, THE ROAD DIVA... Longshot:  LITTLE UNUSUAL


Happy Betting!

P.S.: I've noticed more people is checking the blog... Thank you!

Thrusday 25 August Picks

Good morning, Paddock girl here:

What a day! We had a duel between Joel Rosario and Rafael Bejarano on the Harry F. Brubaker Stakes. Norvsky (Bejarano) just lost for a nose to John Jonhy Kay (Rosario) and Red Sun came in third... it was a fun race to watch, but it also reminded me about last week when Nereid lost with Summer Soiree.

But we also had an exacta on race 5...too bad Purple Starduster with Patrick Valenzuela just gave us dust.

In other news, the post drawing for the Pacific Classic has been done already, and now that Blind Luck is out of the TVG's race, Acclamation and Twirling Candy are getting a lot of attention... more info tomorrow!

Today I'll record another participation at Caballos y Opinion, the Argentinean radio show I have been talking about lately. The topic: Pacific Classic, of course!

Now, let's go with today's picks

Race 2: MISS GEORGIE GIRL, DAZZLING DISPLAY

Race 4:  GUMPTION, GLORY PRIDE....Include EL NADIA on your 'fectas...

Race 5: CLASSY LION, SIR ED

Race 6:  MOONLIGHTING, POINTS OFFTHEBENCH


Happy Betting!

Wednesday 24 August Picks

Good morning everyone!

Just two more weeks and Del Mar is gone!  However, the best is yet to come: Pacific Classic, Wiener dogs, more of the 4'o clock concerts and of course, lots of fun!

Well, now that all eyes are on the Pacific Classic, let me tell you that the field is not set already, some horses had been withdrawn from the $1 million race....I'll keep you post it.

We did good last Sunday, but now let's go to the races of today:


Race 2: POWEROFVOODOO, HOT CITIZEN

Race 3: PURPLE STARDUSTER, BIG GIRL

Race 5: TUESDAYS WITH P, WINTER BLOSSOM....Longshot: Sparrow

Race 7: NORVSKY, RED SUN


P.S. for tomorrow:  Argentinean radio show again!  I'll give you the link and let you know when will be on air if you want to listen to me in Spanish.

Happy Betting!

Sunday 21 August Picks

Good morning!

Well, that's what I call a surprise... yesterday we didn't have that many winners, but we did get them on the money; however, Nereid got on a photo finish to get the third position and Summer Soiree got the Del Mar Oaks.

Hopefully, today we'll go back to our usual winning strike.

Here are the picks for today.

Race 1:  SISTER MOON, CANDY AND THUNDER

Race 4: BUTTERFLY BEACH, WALSTREETER....Longshot: ARTUYA

Race 6:  HALO DOLLY, WARREN'S JITTERBUG


Happy Betting!

Saturday 20 August Picks (Radio Show)

Good morning everyone, Paddock girl here:


MIZDIRECTION gave a tremendous race to all the fans yesterday.... We had some very nice winners and the money keeps rolling and rolling...isn't that nice?
In what it seems to be a lovely Saturday, we'll have a 10 race card and if you go to the racetrack, there will be a nice surprise at the infield: the Gourmet Food Truck festival, with more than 40 options... it already sounds delicious! 

 In a couple of minutes go to XX Sports (1090 am) to hear "Del Mar Direct" with Gary Mandella (shown at the picture) and Toby Turrell, where I'll give you more picks just before the end of the show!

But for now, here are three that I won't mention on the radio show.

Race 3: TALKTOOMUCH, SMART STRIKING.
Race 4:  EXUMA, BELL BLITZ.... honestly I'm not sure about LE'HEAT but I wouldn't leave it out of the 'fectas.
Race 5:  SENTIMENTAL BALLAD, MISS RESPLENDERE
Also, Del Mar Oaks small hint: NEREID... but more to come on Del Mar Direct!


:) Happy Betting!

Friday 19 August Picks

Good afternoon everyone, Paddock Girl here:

From now on, every Friday we'll have card with only 7 races... the end of the season is coming soon!

Tonight we have Devo as part of the 4'o clock Concert Series. It will start after the races and it will be fun!

And tomorrow, as every Saturday, remember to listen 1090 XX Sport Radio at 9am, where Gary Mandella, Toby Turrell and I will give you the insides on Del Mar... and some winners toooo!

Here are the picks for today:

Race 2:  STAYCLASSYSANDIEGO,  REAL DREAM

Race 3: MAGIC SCHOOL, CACTUS FLYER

Race 5:  DOS LUNAS, MIZDIRECTION

Race 7:  UNUSUAL HEATWAVE, MENTAL GIANT

Happy Betting!

Wednesday 17 August Picks

Good morning people... Paddock girl here!

Last Sunday was good, but not as we thought with the picks I gave you, but new week, new opportunities.. right?  Especially since we just have 16 more days of pure fun Del Mar.

Here are the picks for today....

Race 2:  HOT TICKET, ZIPPIN E.....Longshot: WARREN'S ROSE

Race 3: KICKEN OFF, EX LOVER....include CAROUSEL in your 'fectas...

Race 7: STREAKING MOHICAN, KINGSALE KING....


Happy Betting!

Sunday 14 August Picks

Good morning everyone! Paddock girl again.
Well, what a great day we had yesterday. Race 1 came as an exacta and Race 2 as a place bet.
Also, if you listened "Del Mar Direct", you also got another exacta in Race 3 (Nijinsky's Song and Candy Sweethear) and a nice winning bet with Achak on Race 7 ($22.80) that no one else gave....It seems like money is rolling...And now, here are the picks this Sunday.

Race 1: MARCH MARY, MAGIC MAMA

Race 4: CATO MAYOR, SING SING CINDRELA....Longshot: AKEELA

Race 6: EILEEN'S DREAM, SWEET NOTHINGS....include LOVE MY WAY in your 'fectas.

Race 10: It's a Dude's game: DEL MAR DUDE, HALF DOME DUDE


Happy Betting and see you next week!

Saturday 13 August Picks

Hello everyone!  Paddock Girl here!

Well, we had a couple of winners, exactas, horses on the board and less scratches than usual... and UNZIP ME did his job :).

This saturday morning is Donut's Day! New all time winner trainer Mike Mitchell, jockeys Joe Talamo and Kayla Stra will be part of this free informative breakfast.

Also, let me tell you that Jimmy Eat World concert was really good. I stayed for a couple of songs and people was having lots of fun. I hope you had a chance to see it yesterday... if not, more concerts are coming.

In a couple of minutes go to XX Sports (1090 am) to hear "Del Mar Direct" with Gary Mandella and Toby Turrell; I'll give you some picks there too!

But for now, here are two that I won't mention on the radio show.

Race 1:  GILLIGAN, RACKETEER

Race 2:  CACTUS JANE, CAYANNA


Happy Betting!

P.S.:  Tomorrow, all the details form Battle of the Exes (nice pics included)... see you soon!

Friday 12 August Picks

Good afternoon!

Tonight is concert night! Jimmy Eat World will be playing after the races.
Here are the picks for today:


Race 1: SURPLUS, CLEAR.....Longshot: HOTRADAMUS

Race 2:  LA SOMBRE,  CLEAN BREAK

Race 4: GUNSHOT STRAIGHT, TRIPLE ACTION...... Longshot: HURRICANE HARBOUR

Race 6:  QUEENIE MARINI, SHEZABIGBROAD


Remember, tomorrow stay tune on 1090 am from 9 to 10 to hear "Del Mar Direct"...

Happy Betting!

Thrusday August 11 Picks

Hi bettors!

Today we're at the middle of the season... can you believe it? It has been going so fast!  Just a couple of weeks more and Del Mar is over! :(
But not to worry, there's still plenty of time, and horses, to bet on.


Race 2:  CRAZYFORLOVINGYOU,  STUNNINGLY

Race 4:  REMUS, SUMMERS AT DEL MAR

Race 5:  CANDY AND NUTS, ANSEDE

Race 6:  SECRET OATH, DIAMOND JOURNEY

Race 7:  SALTY SARAH,  CALIFORNIA NECTAR


Happy Betting!

Wednesday 10 August Picks

Hello everyone, Paddock Girl here!

How was your weekend? Last one was great at Del Mar... The Bravery, Weezer, Match Race... uuff so much fun!

     As you know, the Battle of the Exes went thorough last Sunday... Mike Smith won over Chantal Sutherland...it draw so much media attention and fans were very excited about this, they filled up the house, I mean, the racetrack! Just look at the pictures!

If you weren't there, don't worry, this week there will be other cool things and concerts too! I'll let you know more later, ok?

And to start well this week, let me give you some picks.


Race 2:  CHILLING COMMAND, SHEZA GREAT FRIEND...New jockey Kennet Pellot sounds like a treath, so keep an eye on PURPLE STARDUSTER.

Race 3: SOUL CUSTODY, ELEGANT

Race 4: SQUARE DEAL, KATE'S EVENT....HOPEFUL has a lot of hope... will it make it?

Race 6: BORN LUCKY, IZSHELEGAL

Race 7: BENCH POINTS, CHILLOQUIN will give us chills, but will it be enough to
           win?..include LUCKY MR. K in your 'fectas bets.       
            

Happy Betting!

Saturday August 6 Picks

Good morning!

Today we have radio show! 1090 am is the place where you need to be from 9 to 10 am. Gary Mandella, Toby Turrell, Larry Zap and yes, you guess right, me, will be giving you information about this great sport. We'll have a  Mike Smith as special guest, and other surprises....

And now, I'll give you some picks for today's races:

Race 1:  SPECIAL KID, OFFLIE WILD BOYS

Race 2:  FORTY DATES, MEADOW LAKE QUEEN

Race 4: LANIDA, MADRE LUNA

Race 6: BASMATI,  BLING CHA BLING

Race 8: Clement L. Hirsch Stakes: SWITCH, ZAZU, ST. TRINIANS


Happy Betting!

Race

Battle of the Exes

As I mentionen before, the race "Battle of the exes" will be this Sunday 7 of August and it promises to be a great show between Chantal Sutherland and Mike Smith, who had romantic relationship that led to an engagement, feelings that are supposed to be "over" after this race.

During the press conference they gave on Wednesday, they both expressed a great respect for each other, but jokes and sparks also flew that day, which just gave more excitement for this Sunday.

"It would be really fun to win; I'm a little nervous...but there's something about him that makes you want to kick his butt", said Chantal. Meanwhile,  Mike commented that his previous experiences in match races would be useful during this one, promising to give Chantal a "shake and bake crossover move".

Mike Smith will be riding Peter Eurton's Joker Face (the favorite for this race); Chantal, on the other side, will be on Parable, trained by Carla Gaines... so, it would be definitely a women vs. men day, since this Sunday is also "Ladies Day" at the famous racetrack.

This match race will be Del Mar's fifth race, which includes legendary horses like Seabiscuit - Ligaroti, and the latest "Battle of the Sexes", between jockeks Patrick Valenzuela and Julie Krone in 2003. (FYI: P VAL won).

Friday 5 August Picks

Friday is here!

Yesterday we had a couple of scratches that changed the whole scenario (two favorites and others).
However some of the horses still got the prize :)

Tonight, during the 4'o clock concert series The Bravery will be playing after the races... don't miss it!

And now,  handicapping tips for today!

Race 1: KISSES FOR KATE,  BRAVE JOURNEY

Race 3: CHECKMARK,  UNUSUAL BEAM

Race 5: JUST HEAT,  MAN CHESTER MAN...Have an eye on ANGA

Race 7: Sorrento Stakes: I gotta tell you, it would be dedicated to women;  KILLER GRACES,
                                       HELEONOR RUGBY, MIGHTY CAROLINE.


Happy Betting!

Thrusday August 4 Picks

Hello everyone!

How is this week going for you?
I'm sure you missed my free picks yesterday, but we had the press conference for the anticipated "Battle of the exes" race, between Chantal Sutherland and Mike Smith this Sunday... and details are coming in the next blog!

Also, if you speak Spanish and are really interested in Del Mar, listen today at 1pm  the online radio show "Caballos y Opinion" where your "Paddock girl" will be talking to the Argentinean and Latin American audience about Del Mar for several minutes, including inside informations from the track and other surprises.. in Spanish!

Here are the links:  http://caballosyopinion.com/?page_id=50              
                               http://www.blogtalkradio.com/caballoslomejoresopinar


And now, let's go straight to the handicapping session.

Race 1:  SO TEMPTED, STARY LIGHT

Race 2:  NORTH FOLK, ROYAL IMPORT..... Include LOW GEAR POWER in your trifecta!

Race 5: SKY FLYING EILEEN (Longshot) , IT'S CANDY TIME

Race 6:  MAGNIFICENT BLEND, COURTSIDE..... Longshot:  ASHEN

Race 7:  AWESOMEMUNDO, TORO BONITO


Happy Betting!