Sunday July 29 Picks

Hello everyone,
Paddock Girl here:

Both the Gourmet Food Truck Festival and the races were very popular yesterday. The winners of the Stakes were STARLIGHT MAGIC (Fleet Treat S.) and RAIL TRIP (San Diego Handicap). We gave you one of these two, so congratulations!

Yesterday was a big day for favorites at Saratoga: ALPHA dominated one more time and won the Jim Dandy Stakes over horses like LIAISON, THEET OF THE DOG and ATIGUN. Also, WINTER MEMORIES won the Diana Stakes over TAPISFLY and ZAGORA.

This Sunday there are also several stakes races, but on a different track. Monmouth Park will be hosting, among others, the Haskell Invitational Stakes: the purse is one million dollars and the favorite is the well known PAYNTER, which will be ridden by jockey Rafael Bejarano. Nonetheless, this race has another big names like DULLAHAN, GEMOLOGIST and NONIOS.

Back at Del Mar, today there are 10 races, including the Bing Crosby Stakes, where the favorite so far is actually divided in two horses: AMAZOMBIE and THE FACTOR... this duel will be fun!

If you have a chance to go to the track, let me tell you that today is Family Day! Little kids will get at the entrance a plush toy (horsey!) with their paid entrance beside lots of fun and activities at the infield.

Also, if they enter Camp Del Mar, they have a chance to be part of the "jumping kids" at the track.

Here are your picks for today:

Race 1: PAPA G.T, GREAT FRIENDS RULE... include KENTUCKY KID in your 'fectas.

Race 2: MELISSA ROSE, CHURCH AVENUE.

Race 3: SCARLET STRIKE, TRULY MARIE... include SHEPAROUX in your 'fectas.

Race 4: RENEGADE STORM, THE UNUSUAL ONE... include IMPONENTE PURSE in your 'fectas.

Race 5: MAN CHESTER MAN, ROYAL IMPORT... include BENCH THE JUDGE in your 'fectas.

Race 6: JIMMY CREED, NEXTDOORNEIGHBOR.. include HIGH TEST in your 'fectas.

Race 7: JET BLUE GIRL, A JEALOUS WOMAN... include LADY ASPEN in your 'fectas.

Race 8 Bing Crosby S. ($300,000):  AMAZOMBIE, THE FACTOR.

Race 9: ON TIME AGAIN, WARREN'S MO MONEY.

Race 10: NANA BEACH, PINK BLANKET... include PARIS GRAPES in your 'fectas. 

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Saturday July 28 Picks

Good morning my dear racing fans,
Paddock Girl here:

   Did you see the Olympics' ceremony? It was awesome... and long! Those fireworks really took my breath ways... Hopefully our athletes will bring home the gold for one more time... I wonder how would horse racing look as an olympic competition...

   An talking about athletes, there have been a lot of news since Del Mar started, but definitely one that is creating a lot of controversy (again) is one of their jockeys. Chantal Sutherland, the new face of the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, has also other partnerships, like with TVG, one of the most important TV companies related with horse racing.

   This time, they have launches a campaign named "Summer of Mobile", to promote bets on mobile devices and tablets, which has nothing in special, besides that there's an QR code on Sutherland's pants, located at her back, low back (on her "backside" as everyone is calling it). This "promotion" will be going on until the End of the Del Mar meet... what do you think of it?

Going back to the track, today there will be other promotions as well, just not of that kind.

This Saturday, the Gourmet Food Truck Festival arrives to Dell Mar for the second time and it will host more than 50 food different options from Southern California and the world. The event will be on the 'concert" area... I'm sure it will smell delicious!

Today there are 10 races, including the Fleet Treat Stakes and the San Diego Handicap. On the first one there's a field of 9 horses, the morning leader is WILLA B AWESOME. On the SD Handicap, there are 7 strong contenders, being KETTEL CORN the favorite.

Here are your picks for today:

Race 1: POWER BROKER, TITLE CONTENDER... include DRY SUMMER in your 'fectas.

Race 2: ROMAN CHARITY, KALK BAY include NO AFFILIATION in your 'fectas.

Race 3: AWESOME ANNIE, IT'S AINE... include ITALIAN HARMONY in your 'fectas.

Race 4: NEARLY AS WAR, GOD OF WAR.

Race 5: GAB POWER, ANTIDOTE... include ROBBIE'S WAR in your 'fectas.

Race 6: Fleet Treat H. ($200,000):  WILLA B AWESOME, RIVER KISS... include STARLIGHT MAGIC in your 'fectas.

Race 7: FLASY DAME, ROMANTIC WISH... include ZAFEE'S PEARL in your 'fectas.

Race 8 San Diego H. ($200,000):  JOHN SCOTT, RAIL TRIP... include TRES BORRACHOS in your 'fectas.

Race 9: ROYAL MERIDIAN, FRISKY MOMENT... include SMOKEY LEGACY in your 'fectas.

Race 10: AFFETRANDO, JACO RED... include BESAME SUANCES in your 'fectas. 

One more good news to share... Today I return to the radio show.  As you know, I've been doing a small part during the last 3 years during the Del Mar season.

Around 9:30 am you can listen to me at XX Sports AM (1090), where Gary Mandella and Toby Turrell host Del Mar Direct from 9 to 10 am (12-1pm ET). You can also listen live on http://xsportsradio.com.

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Friday July 27 Picks

Good afternoon fans:
Paddock Girl here:

The sun shines again for the second weekend of Del Mar. Get ready to see a lot of hats and very nice ladies dress uo today, This Friday is special for them and if you don't know why, just look at the today's program or read the lines below... you'll know why.... I'll give you a hint: ROWRRR!!!

 The second concert of show of the Summer Concerts Series at Del Mar will be starting tonight just after the races. "Dashboard Confessional'"will be playing at the Seaside Stage.

 
   Today there are 8 races, including the very recent and controversial Cougar II Handicap, not because of the horses on the field or the type of race, but for the kind of promotion that makes to this kind of romantic relationships where women are, literally, on top.

Here are your picks for this Friday:

Race 1: MANEWAL, PRIMED AND READY... include BUBBA FIZ in your 'fectas.

Race 2:  DYNAMIC DIVA, HUNTINGTON HARBOUR.

Race 3: NIGHT WIND, GRUMPY SMALL MOUTH... include D J DAVE in your 'fectas.

Race 4: BULL TIME, MUCHO MACHO MAN... include J MAN in your 'fectas.

Race 5: DOMONATION, FORMAT V... include VIA VERDE in your 'fectas.

Race 6: CAMELIA ROSE, GEM OF SOUL... include MORE CHOCOLATE in your 'fectas.

Race 7: Cougar II H. ($100,000): RICHARD'S KID with FLY FLEXIS FLY and ROMP.

Race 8: MEL'S GAME, TRIBE... include ASKINGFORTROUBLE in your 'fectas.

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Thursday July 26 Picks

Good morning everyone
Paddock Girl here:

The foggy morning is still very visible here at Del Mar... but don't be fooled, the sun will shine later to pleasure both horses and fans at this track... bring your sunblock!

Remember that tomorrow the races start at 4pm, since is concert night.

Here are your picks for today's racecard:

Race 1: AMBITIONESS, TRAPPER'S REWARD.

Race 2: MAGIC SCHOOL, LOVE MY WAY... include SO SHE DANCES in your 'fectas.

Race 3: FLAMBOYANCE, ELLA BE AWESOME... include FRENCH ALPS in your 'fectas.

Race 4: STIRRED UP, APPLY... include SHOWMETHEMOENYJIM in your 'fectas.

Race 5: MAKER OR BREAKER, WUNDERBAR... include DRESS THE PART in your 'fectas.

Race 6: MARY FILDES, BELLE DE LUNE... include MORE CHOCOLATE in your 'fectas.

Race 7: SHRUG, COMMA TO THE TOP... include COIL in your 'fectas.

Race 8: I FEEL FREE, A DAY AWAY... include NOTTAHOBBY in your 'fectas.

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Wednesday July 26 Picks (Paddock Horse Sale review)

Good morning people:
Paddock Girl here:

We're starting second week!
After the excitement and madness from week at Del Mar, things are just a little bit more quiet and serious, but the fun keeps going on.  This week the highlight events, beside the races, will be going on during the weekend: food trucks, family day, plush toys and more!

Last Sunday there was a Paddock Horse Sale that offered some good horses for new owners and  old trainers. In the first event of its kind at this racetrack's paddock area, 45 out-of-state horses were eligible for this auction sale, but only 26 were bought, since nine horses withdrawn and 10 were not sold. All of them  were also good for the "Ship and Win" Program that this track is promoting to draw more horses to the races.

The event was conducted by Barrets Equine Limited, the most important company if its kind in California.

   The inner paddock area was full and plenty of horse men and spectators were enjoying the beautiful horses and the event from the outside.

 It has been called as a success, especially after the money amounts that the horses got during the sale. The most expensive horse was Fighting Mean Mad, a 2-year-old filly maiden race winner who sold for $200,000. In total, $1,275,400 were spent that day.

Today there are 8 races, including the Wickerr Stakes and here are your picks for this Wednesday:

Race 1: BAREN'S TRIPPER, CATRAGEOUS.

Race 2: DIVAS AND DIAMONDS, SERIOUS... include FRAUDELENTFOOTNOTE in your 'fectas.

Race 3: INNER GROOVE, BEAUTY GALLANTEY.

Race 4: LAKERVILLE, MALIBU KNIGHT... include OCTANE in your 'fectas.

Race 5: STANWYCK, MY TRICKY GIRL... include MISS COMMUNICATION  in your 'fectas.

Race 6: HOUT BAY, A NATURAL... include WARREN'S PEFORMER in your 'fectas.

Race 7: Wickerr S. ($85,000): SUGGESTIVE BOY, MIDNIGHT INTERLUDE... include VENOMOUS in your 'fectas.

Race 8:  ENDURING PROMISE, BED N BUD... include CANDY'S PLEASURE in your 'fectas.

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Sunday July 22 Picks

Hello racing fans:
Paddock Girl here:

   ACCLAMATION  did it again. An easy win on the Eddie Ready Stakes showed us yesterday what an amazing horse it is. Under jockey Patrick Valenzuela, if flew practically from gate-to-wire... now is expected that the horse champion trained by Don Warren will be part of the Pacific Classic on August 26. C

    Good news for betting fans. There's a carryover of more than $133,000 that could go up to a million dollars! Also, I've been told that some Diamond Club subscribers (the Del Mar fans card), have receive some vouchers that can be cashed today for some money.

   Today there are 9 races, including the featured California Dreamin' and the San Clemente Handicap. The fist one has HOLLADAY ROAD as a favorite, while in the second one EDEN'S MOON has the honors.

   Here are your picks for this lovely Sunday:

Race 1: IDOLNTROLLONSHABBOS, VALEN... include GOYATHLA in your 'fectas.

Race 2:  BRILLANT MELODY, ALWAYS A CHANCE... include QUEEN MERCURY in your 'fectas.

Race 3: California Dreamin' Handicap ($100,000): HOLLADAY ROAD, NORVSKY.

Race 4: LUCKARACK, STACY'S HOPE... include PEACENIK in your 'fectas.

Race 5: SMOKEY LONESOME, SPECIAL KID... include SEATTLE RULER in your 'fectas.

Race 6: WILD ONE, SUNCADIA... include BEHOLDER in your 'fectas.

Race 7: BRIGAND, SHAWN WASHINGTON... include JAYCITOin your 'fectas.

Race 8:  San Clemente Handicap ($150,000):  EDEN'S MOON, KILLER GRACES... include BYRAMA in your 'fectas.

Race 9: THE BRAIN, SCORPION WARRIOR... include SEVEN BRIDGES in your 'fectas.

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Happy Betting everyone!

Saturday July 21 Picks

Good morning fans,
Paddock Girl here:



    The first weekend of Del Mar is here! Is still sunny and breezy. The picks 6 is gone, but very nice races are going to be happening today at this beautiful track.

    The concert form yesterday was ok, not a lot of people showed up to listen to "Wavves", but sill it was a nice way to start the Del Mar Summer Concert Series.

    Today there are 10 races, including the featured Eddie Read and the Osunitas Stakes. On the first one, ACCLAMATION seeMs to have scared all the contenders, since it will only run with other when it tries to attemp another striking winning race. The Osunitas has a field of 10 horses, were the favorite one is BYRONY.

    Also, there's a special celebration at Del Mar (like always), but this time is going to benefil all racing fans. As part of their 75th anniversary events, Del Mar will be giving free money! Every 75th person that passes thru the gates and pays their admission will get $75 back! Isn't cool? Come and try it!

    Here are your picks for today:

Race 1: MASSONE, AKKADIAN... include HOORAYFORHOLLYWOOD in your 'fectas.

Race 2: PUMPKIN PIE, PATTY'S PULPIT include LADY ARAGON in your 'fectas.

Race 3: Eddie Read S. ($300,000): ACCLAMATION with SLIM SHADY and HOG'S HOLLOW.

Race 4: LANIDA, WINDING WAY... include YOU CAN DREAM in your 'fectas.

Race 5: YANKEE DAN, HUNTSVILLE... include TRUCIAL STATE in your 'fectas.

Race 6: DEN'S LEGACY, HUNTER SHADOW... include OUTSIDE NASHVILLE in your 'fectas.

Race 7: MAGIC BEAM, KUMITE... include GREGOR in your 'fectas.

Race 8 Eddie Read S. ($85,000):  BYRONY, HALO DOLLY... include BRIECAT in your 'fectas.

Race 9: ADRIATIC MOON, CAYAMBE... include TEMERITY in your 'fectas.

Race 10: DREAMCATCHER, HALF STRIKE... include CORINTHIAN'S SONG in your 'fectas. 

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Friday July 20 Picks

Hello racing fans,

Paddock Girl here:

 Well, just our third day and there's already a carryover. Yesterday there were a lot of unexpected wins and somehow it just add it up. The amount so far is more than $80,000; however, you know that it will be bigger than that..

   Today post time is at 4pm and there are 8 races, including the California Thoroughbred Breeders' Association Stakes.

   Remember that since is Friday, there will be a concert after the last race, as part of the Del Mar Summer Concert Series. Tonight will be playing "Wavves", a local band with a young beach sound, at the Seaside Surf area. Is free with your paid entrance, so if you're there, you might want to stay!

Here are your picks for today.

Race 1: DANCINGTOTHESTARS, HORSESANDDIVORCES... keep an eye on ROAR BABY ROAR.

Race 2: A TOAST TO YOU, RED DEFENSE.

Race 3: HELEONOR RUGBY, D'PRINCESS... include BLUSHING MARTHA in your 'fectas.

Race 4: ZANBO, PASSIONVILLE.

Race 5: MY MAN SUMO, ITSSULTRYINTHEESCAPE... include IMPERIAL PRIDE in your 'fectas.

Race 6: .DISTORT THIS, RANSOM CAYNON... include SEVENTH AVENUE in your 'fectas.

Race 7: California Thoroughbred Breeders' Association S. ($100,000): TILDE, TRIBAL PEACE.

Race 8: HAMMER BY THE BAY, EXTRA FIFTY... include BEER FRIDAY  in your 'fectas.

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Thursday July 19 Picks

Hello everyone,

WOW! Just when you think that Opening Day at Del Mar can't get better, it actually does! If feels like it was also breaking record day.

This time, 47,339 people were part of this crazy, fun and very crowed place. More than $14.2 million were bet yesterday, one million more than last year.

 The first race was won by women. Jockey Chantal Sutherland and trainer Kristin Mulhall took the first win at Del Mar, being this the first time for her to win on any Opening Day at this track. Congratulations to both!

   On the winning standings, only two jockeys got two winning races yesterday (Rafael Bejarano and Martin Garcia), the rest of the races was pretty wide open, giving bettors a couple of nice surprises on the payouts.

   As usual, before the races started, the place was full, specially the paddock area; somehow, the fans keep coming and coming and they were able to enjoy the races, win some money and a have couple of drinks.

   For it's 75th season, is looking great!

   Unfortunately, not only drunk people getting on fights and things getting lost were the only bad things that happened. PLAYFUL COUNCIL broke his front leg while running on the backstretch and had to be euthanized.

   Nonetheless, horse racing must goon for today, so here are your picks for the 8 races that will be going on in a couple of hours:

Race 1:  MR. ROSA, MY DIANE... include LOVE MY GIRL in your 'fectas.

Race 2: WILDCAT MOON, RESISTANT... include NO RACHMONES in your 'fectas.

Race 3:  SHE SPIRIT DI SU with STAR VESTA and STARSHIP FLARE.

Race 4: HE'S NOT TOO SHABY, OLD MAN LAKE.

Race 5: HEY I'M SOBBA, ROSSI RESERVE... keep an eye on MEMO TO KATHY.

Race 6: MISSDEALORNODELA, INDYCAT... include FIFTH COMMANDMENT in your 'fectas.

Race 7: SIZZINLG GOLD, MAGIC SCHOOL... include SEAN S in your 'fectas.

Race 8 NEVER SHEA NEVER, KVETCH... include AUNT GERT  in your 'fectas.

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Wednesday July 18 Picks (Opening Day at Del Mar)

Good morning everyone,
Paddock Girl here:

IT'S OPENING DAY AT DEL MAR!

Finally, where the turf meets the surf will give some excitement to horse racing in California.

Its still morning and even though right now ain't as sunny as usual, the weather is fantastic and the crowds are already targeting the track entrances... this seems to be as fun as ever!

My dear racing fans, is hard to believe that your blog, Paddock Picks,  has its birthday today!!!! This is our first year "on air" and we are more than happy to celebrate it with all of you! Is great that you come and visit this place to check my picks for the races. Your support comments and reviews have been amazing and I couldn't appreciate it more. THANK YOU!!!

As a way to thank you being with us, expect plenty of surprises for this season, I'm sure you're going to love it!

Now, let's go back to the racetrack.

Today, there are 10 races. The featured one are the 67th Ocenaside Stakes, first and second division.

Remember that there will be a Hat Contest, so bring your best fascinator and your biggest hat to participate. Good prizes will be given to the most original, most traditional and ... just come with your hat, besides, your face will appreciate it with this weather.

If you're coming you won't regret it. Dress to kill, bring lots of energy and smiles and get here early, is getting pack!!!!

Here are your picks for Del Mar's Opening Day:

Race 1:  IT'S CANDY TIME, FRECKLES GALORE... include MISS CALIFORNIA in your 'fectas.

Race 2: LAKERVILLE, GOT EVEN... include A TOE BY THREE in your 'fectas.

Race 3: CELESTIC NIGHT, GUIDING HAND... include FIRE BREAKS in your 'fectas.

Race 4:  LAMM with MR. CANDY BAR and TE RAPA.

Race 5: PLAYFUL COUNCIL LIFE A RILEY... include LAST DIAMONDin your 'fectas.

Race 6: 67th Oceanside Stakes 1o division ($100,000): BLINGO, MIDNIGHT KROONER... include KOAST in your 'fectas.

Race 7: VALKYRIE MISSILE, PRIVATE BOUNTY... include STAR NICHOLAS in your 'fectas.

Race 8: KILLER BEAR, LOW POWER GEAR... include UNSTOPPER TOPPER in your 'fectas.

Race 9: 67th Oceanside Stakes 2o division ($100,000): HOLY CANDY, OLD TIME HOCKEY.

Race 10: TIZ A DAISY, NOT KIDDING AROUND... include MISS LADY ELLEN in your 'fectas.


Happy Opening day and Happy Betting!

Almost here DMTC...

ONLY ONE MORE DAY

IT STARTS TOMORROW....

WHERE THE TURF MEETS THE SURF

DEL MAR

Sunday July 15 Picks (Closing Day at Hollywood Park)

Hello everyone,
Paddock Girl here:

It's Closing Day at Hollywood Park! The spring-summer meets is coming to an end in the next hours. As everybody know, the winning jockey is Rafael Bejarano, while the winning trainer is Bob Baffert. After this duo came together,  there was no one who could stop them from rolling win after win... Congratulations to both!

There were several wins from all the featured races from yesterday, including the American Oaks. LADY OF SHAMROCK, SWITCH AND EXECUTIVEPRIVILEDGE delivered as it was expected in their respective Stakes races; the surprise came with SCHERER in the Hollywood Juvenile Championship.

Today there are 10 races, including the Sunset Handicapp. Also there's a mandatory Pick 6, as well as the usual Pick 4 and High 5.

Here are the picks for today:

Race 1: CHLOE W., URANIA...include AMOROUSLY in your 'fectas.

Race 2: NEVER SAY KNOW, TIZ A MISTER, include OUR TROOPER in your 'fectas.

Race 3: Sunset H. ($100,000): JUNIPER PASS, DHAAMER.

Race 4: LAURA'S PLEASURE, WOODMAN'S LASS...  include WINTER BLOSSOM in your 'fectas.

Race 5:  AROUND THE TWIG, SMIL'N FROM ABOVE...include WARREN'S LOVER in your 'fectas.

Race 6:  STONESIDE, SEQUOIA WARRIOR.

Race 7: LAST MEMORIES, DEPTH... include ROMAINE in your 'fectas.

Race 8: MONTEGO BAY, SILENT BIDDER... include TANJERO in your 'fectas.

Race 9: ORIENTATIOUS, MOONSTRUCK MAYA... keep ana eye on CANDREA.

Race 10:  VISIONARY MAN, CORANTO... keep ana eye on TEMPLE OF GOLD.

One last thing, Del Mar starts this Wednesday!  And we have you covered with lots of information and some surprises.... Stay tune!

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