Saturday August 25 Picks

Good morning everyone,

Paddock Girl here:

Thank you for listening XX Sports AM (1090) this morning from 9 to 10 am (12-1pm ET)  to get your horse acing information at "Del Mar Direct" with Gary Mandella,Toby Turrell, Larry Zap... and me. Next Saturday will be our last show, so if you haven't check it out, you can also listen live on http://xsportsradio.com.

 As you might imagine, all the buzz is still around the Pacific Classic, that no one else is talking about the other two important races of tomorrow: the Pat O'Brien Stakes and Del Mar Mile... but don't worry, I'll tell tomorrow you who are my favorites for that race.

 Today the sun is still not shinning at all here at Del Mar; however, people is enjoying this "winterish" weather that it kind of reminding me of Santa Anita. 

   There are 10 races, including the 73rd Running of Del Mar Handicap, where the Irish DHAAMER is the favorite, under jockey Garret Gomez . However, INTERACTION and CASINO HOST are just behind the favorite, so it could change at any moment.

 Also, there's a carryover of more than $104,772... remember it starts on the fifth race.

Here are your picks for today:

Race 1: INDY BEAUTY, AKEELA... include NO AFILLYATION in your 'fectas.

Race 2: STREET ROCK, CORANTO.

Race 3: PERFECTA, HIGHLY RATED... include FOUR BETTER in your 'fectas.

Race 4: SMIL'N FROM ABOVE, TECHNICALLY ... include DYNAVIXEN in your 'fectas.

Race 5: MIA ISABEL,CANDY TROPHY... include TWITCH in your 'fectas.

Race 6: ONDINE, REVIVE ME...include PAT'S BACK in your 'fectas.

Race 7: FAST N FURIUS CAT, GOTHAM NIGHTS... include DJ DAVE in your 'fectas.

Race 8: Del Mar H. ($200,000): DHAAMER, INTERACTION.

Race 9:ROMAN, CHARITY, TRUE EXPECTATIONS... include PRINCESS SUANCES in your 'fectas

Race 10: MIDNIGHT RAVEN , HIDDEN QUEST... include MAVENOFINTERSET in your 'fectas.

 Also, for everyone who speaks Spanish, just like me, I want to let you know that I just was talking about the TVG Pacific Classic to our Argertinian audience at "Caballos y Opinion" and you should expect next week to have access to my news report directly from our beautiful racetrack.
 meanwhile, you can check my other participation on this link:  Radio Caballos y Opinion http://www.blogtalkradio.com/caballoslomejoresopinar

And if your planning to be here for tomorrow, remember to come early and bring both a hat and a jacket... who know how the weather will be?

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Happy Betting everyone!

P.S: Jimmy Cliff was great last night! Nos even the clouds could take away the fun and lovely feeling of reggae music from the Del Mar crowd. Next week is last concert might... will tell you more in the next days.

Friday August 24 Picks

Good afternoon fans 

Paddock Girl here:

Sunny Del Mar is not here, but is still shining, especially after the big weekend that is just starting today: PACIFIC CLASSIC this Sunday (just is case you didin't know).

There have been a lot of updates at this track, especially regarding the biggest race of this lovely racetrack,  and is not just all sweet and candy on this TVG's PC  edition.. there's some drama, like soap opera drama.

But before we go to that, let me tell you that 10 horses will be competing in the 22nd TVG Pacific Classic for the $1,000,000 purse... here are the post positions:

1.- RAIL TRIP

2.- AMANI

3.- RICHARD'S KID

4.- WHERE'S STERLING

5.-- DULLAHHAN.

6.- AKKADIAN

7.- JAYCITO

8.- SUGGESTIVE BOY 

9.- GAME ON DUDE (favorite)

10.- RIVERTING REASON

Besides not having the winner ACCLAMATION on this race, the biggest news has been the sell of Richard's Kid, winning horse that after being trained by Bob Baffert for the las years, now it belongs in the Doug O'Neill's barn (now under Leandro Mora's management due to the 40-day suspension the trainer is serving now), just a week prior to the biggest race of Del Mar.

The sale went down so fast between owners that Baffert didn't know that the two-timw Classic winner wasn't under his wing after the deal was done last Saturday, leaving some mixed feelings at his barn and sparkling some confrontation between both groups at the post drawing party that went on Wednesday night at the Burlap restaurant.

Heading back to the track, today there are 7 races, including the CTT and Thoroughbred Owners of California Handicap. Also, as usual, there's a guarantee pick 6 carryover of $125,000. 

Remember today is concert night: "Jimmy Cliff" will be playing again for the Del Mar crowds after the races (around 8pm).... the place to go to hear some reggae and ska music is the Seaside Stage.

Here are your picks for this Friday:

Race 1: IMPERIAL PRIDE, HIDDEN BLESSING... include GIBSON HOME RUN in your 'fectas.

Race 2: DUKE STREET KING, SEXYUKNOWIT...include KAFISTER in your 'fectas.

Race 3: U.S. CITIZEN, GRUMPY SMALL MOUTH... include SWEET SWAP in your 'fectas.

Race 4: KVETCH, MIRROR BALL... include NANA BEACH in your 'fectas.

Race 5: SMOKEY LEGACY, JUST TRIPPING... include CANDY'S SUNRISE in your 'fectas.

Race 6: CTT and Thoroughbred Owners of California H. ($85,000):  LET'S GO CHEYENNE, LADY ASPEN...include QUAINTLY in your 'fectas.

Race 7: TRIBAL CUSTOME, IT'S AINE... include ONLY JOSIE KNOWS in your 'fectas.

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And one more thing, tomorrow is radio show day!

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

Happy Betting everyone!

Sunday August 19 Picks

Hello everyone,

Paddock Girl here:

Ben Harper's concert was great! Just like in other years, he played his guitar and fans loved his interpretations of "Suzie Blue" and Steel My Kisses"; there was even a "Happy Birthday" sang by the crown, before the concert ended around 9:30.

The Beer Fest also drawn a plenty of music, horses and beer fans... As you can imagine, it was a day full of fun... and races!

Yesterday Arlington took the spotlight with the "Arlington Million" and other featured races. The winner of the $1,000,000 was LITTLE MIKE, with Ramon Dominguez... for us it was a good day, a trifecta a several winners on this track; congratulations to all!

Back at Del Mar, today there are 9 races, including two featured races:  the Rancho Bernardo Handicap and the Solana Beach H., where the favorites are WINDING WAY and HALO DOLLY, respectively.

And for all the Del Mar Club card members, there's a special offer today. If you haven;t heard of it yet go to your email account and check your inbox. Everybody who is a member received and email where you get free parking, tickets and more... I guess it pays to be a frequent visitor of this beautiful track.

At night, remember that the bull will take over the horses on the Professional Bull Rider Del Mar Invitational. Tickets are still available if you want yo go (www.delmarfairgrounds.com)

Here are your picks this Sunday:

Race 1: TE RAPA, YOMYBATO... include LIME RICKEY in your 'fectas.

Race 2: LIFE A RILEY, ROB'S PAL.

Race 3: YANKEE DAN, MCALLISTER BOYS... include GO TO THE PULPIT in your 'fectas.

Race 4: PANETTONE, ARAGON SWORD.

Race 5: AMBITIONESS, FOLK DANCER... include PARTY WITH BRANDO in your 'fectas.

Race 6: WINDING WAY, RUMOR.. include SUGARINTHEMORNING in your 'fectas.

Race 7: WUICK CHICK SECRET MEMO.

Race 8 Solana Beach H. ($100,000): HALO DOLLY, WARREN'S JITTERBUG

Race 9: DANGER LURKING, A.P. CORSAIR.

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See you next week! 

Happy Betting everyone!

Saturday August 18 Picks (includes Arlington)

Good morning everyone,

Paddock Girl here:

First of all thank you for all who tuned in to XX Sports AM (1090) this morning from 9 to 10 am (12-1pm ET)  to listen "Del Mar Direct" with Gary Mandella and Toby Turrell... and me, well, at least for a small part.  For the following Saturdays, You can also listen live on http://xsportsradio.com.

Like I said at the show, the Breeders' Cup in Los Angeles is going to be very different from the last years and there will be a lot of marketing involved... I can't wait for the train that looks like a horse car!

Back at Del Mar, the sun is up and shinning, Today there are 10 races, including the Del Mar Oaks, where LADY OF SHAMROCK has been rocking those charms as the favorite. However, it won't be that easy for this horse since MY GI GI and EDEN;S MOON will be joining too.

 Also, there's a carryover of more than $92,000... remember it starts on the fifth race.

Here are your picks for today:

Race 1: MILE HIGH BUNK, NAUGHTICAL... include PARIS GRAPES in your 'fectas.

Race 2: GNARLY DUDE, FORMAT V.... include LUCKARACK in your 'fectas.

Race 3: AFFETRANDO, UNUSUAL BEAM... include JOLLY JOSEPH in your 'fectas.

Race 4: MISS LADY ELLEN, RAUCOUS LADY... include CANDY AND THUNDER in your 'fectas.

Race 5: MR. MAKE BELIEVE, GAB POWER... include VETER in your 'fectas.

Race 6:  MANANDO, FOREST BOY.

Race 7: NEXTDOORNEIGBOR ROYAL MERIDIAN... include STONESIDE in your 'fectas.

Race 8: Del Mar Oaks. ($300,000):  LADY OF SHAMROCK, EDEN'S MOON.

Race 9: DYNAMIC DIVA with MISS CALIFORNIA and CEE'S THE YEAR.

Race 10: COLUDA, FALCON ROCK... include HONOUR FAMILY in your 'fectas.

And for ARLINGTON PARK, here are your picks for the featured races:

Race 7: American  St. Leger S. ($400,000): JAKKALBERRY, LAKE DROP... include ZUILDER ZEE in your 'fectas.

Race 9: Secretariat S. ($500,000):  SILVER MAX, SUMMER FRONT...include BAYRIR in your 'fectas.

Race 11: Beverly D. Stakes ($ 750,000):  ARUNA, MARKETING MIX... include MYSTICAL STAR in your 'fectas.

Race 11: Arlington Million S. ($1,000,000):  BOISTEROUS, LITTLE MIKE... include CRAKERJACK KING in your 'fectas.

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Friday August 17 Picks

Good afternoon fans 

Paddock Girl here:

The sun at Del Mar is missing, but the hot weather and the rain makes the horses happy, right? Well, they might not like it, but we definitely enjoy this change of weather in our summer.

There have been a lot of updates at this track, especially regarding the biggest race of this lovely racetrack. Here are some of the headlines:

- Entries for the TVG's Pacific Classic on August 26 are in. 18 horses have been entered so far, but it doesn't include the last season's champion: ACCLAMATION...due to an injury fans will see it until the Breeders' Cup.

-  Jockey Chantal Sutherland will be able to ride on the Pacific Classic. So far, GAME ON DUDE, is one of the favorites to win this race.

-   Trainer Bob Baffert has also entered COIL, JAYCITO and RICHARD'S KID, being the trainer with more entries for this race.

-  The post positions will be drawn next Wednesday on a party after the races.

Today there are 7 races, including the Sandy Blue Handicap. Also there's a pick 6 carryover of $125,000. It seems that money loves to get bigger and bigger at Del Mar especially after the big bets that have been going on this week.

Remember today is concert night: "Michael Franti & Spearhead"will be playing at the Seaside Stage after the races (around 8pm).

Here are your picks for this Friday:

Race 1: QUIZZICAL, NOT KIDDING AROUND... include FABULOUS FIT in your 'fectas.

Race 2: FIELD REPORT, NORTHERN FORCE.

Race 3: CLUBHOUSE RIDE, MALIBU NIGHT... include MY SUMMER SLEW in your 'fectas.

Race 4: LADY ROCHELLE, WARREN'S MORGAN.

Race 5: DANCER HUMOR, NO RACHMONES... include RESISTANT in your 'fectas.

Race 6: Sandy Blue H. ($85,000): BYRAMA, LADY TEN.

Race 7: IT'S CANDY TIME, NICOLE'S MARK... include UNUSUAL DARLING in your 'fectas.

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And one more thing, tomorrow is radio show day!

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

Happy Betting everyone!