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!