Sunday July 21 Del Mar Picks

Hello racing fans:
Paddock Girl here:

   Well, the cloudy weather of Del Mar finally was a good reflection of how we did yesterday with our bets. After doing very well the last days, yesterday it was rusty. I mean, don't get me wrong, we won a couple of races and exactas, but no more. Still, the show must go on right... so let's go to make some money and have fun!
 
    My pick of the rady for "Del Mar Direct" (radio show), which was UNUSUAL HOTTIE (5) on race 5 (Osunitas Stakes), finished second after leading the race until before the finish line. However, JERANIMO did deliver (Race 8: Eddie Read Stakes).  An "easy" win on the Eddie Ready Stakes by jockey Rafael Bejarano, so far the leader of the meet.

    Also, I've been told that some Diamond Club subscribers (the Del Mar fans card), received a mystery voucher that could be cashed only yesterday to get $5 for free.

   Today there are 9 races, including the featured California Dreamin' and the San Clemente Handicap. The fist one has SUMMER HIT as a favorite, while in the second one IOTOPA has the honors.

    Remember that today is Jockey Photo Day! Usually it was held on Labor Day, but this year things got changed, but it will be located on its usual spot, Plaza de Mexico. That means that if you're going to the track, you should bring your camera to get a picture with your favorite athletes! It has been going for 20 years, and is a popular event among fans; usually there's a long line, so get there early.

    Also, at the end of the day, there will be a "Race Ready Paddock Sale"... if you;re looking for a horse, bring your money!

   Here are your picks for this lovely Sunday:

Race 1: JOINT ATTEMPT, JOEANDBETTY'SBABY... include TEBOWING in your 'fectas.

Race 2: SOCIALBUG, HUMOR ME... include FANTICOLA in your 'fectas.

Race 3: EVERTON, CURLY TOP... include HOLY CANDY  in your 'fectas.

Race 4: DUBAI RULER, TAMARANDO... include SMOG CUTTER in your 'fectas.

Race 5: California Dreaming Handicap ($150,000):  SUMMER HIT, HE B FIRE N ICE... include HOLLADAY ROAD in your 'fectas.

Race 6: FASCINATING, SOUTHERN SUNSHINE... include SPRING MOON in your 'fectas.

Race 7: GUNSHOT STRAIGHT, CHAPMAN'S PEAK.

Race 8:  San Clemente Handicap ($150,000):  UNUSUAL WAY, IOTOPA... include WISHING GATE in your 'fectas.

Race 9: COSMIC HEAT, HUSTLIN NU... include ROBIN THE CAT in your 'fectas.

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See you next Wednesday!

Happy Betting everyone!

Saturday July 20 Del Mar Picks

Good morning fans,
Paddock Girl here:

    This was a busy morning at the track....Is radio show day for me! Donuts Day for you!... a nice way to start the first weekend of Del Mar, especially with all the winnings we've had so far (congratulations everyone!)

    As you know, every Saturday of the Del Mar meet Gary Mandella and Toby Turrell host "Del Mar Direct" from 9 to 10 am (12-1pm ET) on XX Sports AM (1090) and you can also hear me giving away picks and some really interesting updates about this sport. You can also listen live on http://www.xxsportsradio.com 

    Today there are 10 races, including the featured Osunitas Stakes and the Eddie Read Stakes. The favorites are UNUSUAL HOTTIE and JERANIMO, respectively.

    Also, "The Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito" will host a Caribbean Nights Gala at the Infield Pavilion from 4-9 p.m. There will be silent and live auctions, music, entertainment and a Caribbean themed outdoor barbecue. All funds will be used for activities to help more than 20,000 local youths... who says you can't have fun at the races and help others at the same time?

    Tomorrow will be a special day at the track: Jockey Photo Day and the "Race Ready" Paddock Sale, so don't party too much today, you'll need energy to close the week in a spectaular way.

    Here are your picks for today:

Race 1: CONGREGATIONALIST, SURF N SKI... include ORANGEYOUACUTIE in your 'fectas.

Race 2: AVARE, AERIAL ARTIST... include IMPERATIVE in your 'fectas.

Race 3: STAR VESPA, PURE BLUSH... include BONITA STAR in your 'fectas.

Race 4: EAST SKY, SOI PHET... include FONZ in your 'fectas.

Race 5: Osunitas S. ($90,000): UNUSUAL HOTTIE, TOP KISSER... include I DAZZLE in your 'fectas.

Race 6: GLOBAL VIEW, SOUTHERN FREEDOM... include SHAKAHARI in your 'fectas.

Race 7: HAIL MARY, HEAT TRAP... include MALIBU HONEY in your 'fectas.

Race 8 Eddie Read S. ($300,000):  JERANIMO with SOFAST and FED BIZ.

Race 9: JOE CAL, ROCK THIS WAY... include CHICKDIGSTHESHARK in your 'fectas.

Race 10: CHOCOLATIER, THRILLS AND CHILLS.. include PATRIOTIC LION in your 'fectas.


   Oh, and in case that you were wondering,  the first concert of the "Del Mar Concert Series"was very fun and festive. All the "Love Shack" fans were showing their dance moves while singing along... even some of them remembered their golden years with those 80's songs.

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Happy Betting everyone!

Friday July 19 Del Mar Picks (Saratoga Opening Day)

Hello fans,

Paddock Girl here:

 The weekend is about to start! The first day jockey Joel Rosario swipe the 10 racecard with 4 wins, yesterday jockey Rafael Bejarano won 4 out of 8... I wonder who will be the next jockey to win this many races today.

   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 "B-52's", a new wave band from the 70's very popular for the "Love Shack"and "Roam". The concert will be at the Seaside Surf area. Is free with your paid entrance, so if you're there, you might want to stay to dance your way at the racetrack.

Here are your picks for today.

Race 1: SECRET COVE, TOOMANYTOMATOES... keep an eye on DISTANT IMAGE.

Race 2: SPACE RUNNER, LUZ ATTICUS.. include MANEWAL in your 'fectas.

Race 3: FIELD REPORT, DOOR'S OPEN... include MY SLEW in your 'fectas.

Race 4: MAGIC NUMBER, J K'S MISCHIEF... include BACKINTHEACADEMY in your 'fectas.

Race 5: HOT BRIDE, BETH''S MY BABE... include WATER ISSUES in your 'fectas.

Race 6: SURFCUP, PURE LOYALTY... include BROTHER PETE in your 'fectas.

Race 7: California Thoroughbred Breeders' Association S. ($100,000): SPROUTS, SAY'S WHO... include HARLINGTON'S ROSE in your 'fectas.

Race 8: MAYOR AFFAIR, TENKILLER KID... include SIR SEARSUCKER in your 'fectas.


One more thing, or actually a couple! Saratoga opens today and I have some picks fro you!!


Race 3: ART OF THE GAME, STOPCHARGINGMARIA ... include IRELAND in your 'fectas.

Race 4: On the Bus S. ($100,000): HESSONITE, SHAKEIRA.

Race 8: James Marvin S. ($100,000): POLITICALLYCORRECT, SOUPER SPEEDY... include STRAPPING GROOM in your 'fectas.

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Happy Betting!

Thursday July 18 Del Mar Picks

Hello everyone,

WOW! Opening Day at Del Mar keeps getting better every year!

Even though this time there was no breaking record attendance (only 43,030 this year, compared with more than 47,000), the crowd bet much more money than last year  ($14.2 million); this year $4,395,549 were placed on bets...

 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 jockey Joel Rosario, who also won 3 more races during the day.

   On the winning standings, the rest of the racecard was very spread: jockeys Martin Pedroza, Gary Stevens, Rafael Bejarano, Corey nakatani, Julien Leparoux and Edwin Maldonado got one under their belts, giving bettors a couple of nice surprises on the payouts.

   As usual, before the races started, the fun had already started, beautiful hats everywhere; drinks, lots of drinks also going around the fan's hands... just your usual Del Mar party scene.

   This year security was a little bit more tight, dogs were sniffing the area before the gates open and there were lots of undercover agents around the track, but fortunately the only bad things that happened were drunk people getting on fights and things getting lost (money included).

   Overall, it was a great Opening Day, but now is time to look ahead this season, so here are your picks for today's 8 races:

Race 1:  TIZ MOLLY, HIDINGINPLAINSIGHT... include TASTY TREAT in your 'fectas.

Race 2: HALPONDOROSA, SHE'S ALL YOURS... include FREQUENT FAME in your 'fectas.

Race 3:  LITTLE UNUSUAL, REAL BRIGHT BOOTS... include FRANNIE'SSPIRITTOO in your 'fectas.

Race 4: ROWDY GAL, J AND S EXPRESS... keep an eye on JOYCE ON ME.

Race 5: CONKATE, BELLE DE LUNE... include ZIA, ZIA, ZIA in your 'fectas.

Race 6:  FOOTGARD, CHATTER UP... include ANYTHINGTOGETEVEN in your 'fectas.

Race 7: EXECUTIVEPRIVILEDGE, GYPSY ROBIN... include RENNESGOTZIP in your 'fectas.

Race 8 TE RAPA, TAMARACK SMARTY... include ROMEO ROYALE in your 'fectas.

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Happy Betting everyone!

Wednesday July 17 (Del Mar Opening Day-Paddock PIcks 3o Anniversary)

Hello racing fans,
Paddock Girl here:

   The view of Del Mar looks so alive today, so full of life and horses. Since last week hundreds of racing people and athletes (four-legged too) have started to enjoy the sun and the ocean breeze in their now temporary home:"where the turf meets the surf".

    The weather here is gorgeous and on Opening Day it will be as sunny and shiny as today. Is hard to think that tomorrow thousands of nice looking guys and gals will pack the racetrack, with their hats on their heads, margaritas in one hand and bets in the other.... as fun and stylish as ever!

    Believe it our not, "Paddock Picks"is now a 2-year-old little horse... Happy Birthday to Paddock Picks! This is our second 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. It has been a great experience and can't wait for the coming years. 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! The bar can only go higher, right?

Now, let's go back to business, get your pens and pencils ready!

On Opening Day there will be 10 races. The featured ones are the 67th Ocenaside Stakes, first and second division, sixth and ninth race.

As usual, "The (One and Only True Fabulous) Hat Contest" will be one of the highlights. Last year the Best Fascinator category was added, and this year it includes prizes for the first, second and third place,  so bring your best fascinator or your biggest hat to participate. Good prizes will be given this year and if you don't win, your face will appreciate it with this weather.

Remember, is the social event of the week and maybe of the summer too (Comic-Con what?), so dress to kill, bring lots of energy and smiles and get there early!!!!

Here are your picks for Del Mar's Opening Day on its 76th season:

Race 1:  CASA DE CAMBIO, HUSBAND'S FOLLY, ... include GOLDEN MEXICO in your 'fectas.

Race 2: THIS ONE'S FOR MEL, SCORCHED... include KEEP MOVING in your 'fectas.

Race 3: WINK AND WISH, KATY'S STAR... include SAY SAY in your 'fectas.

Race 4: IVANHO, CYCLOMETER... include DREAMCATCHER in your 'fectas.

Race 5: MY LUCKY ROSE with CAL GIRL and CAUSE UR MY BABY.

Race 6: 67th Oceanside Stakes 1o division ($100,000): UNDRAFTED, GERVINHO... keep your eyes on GREELY AWESOME, looks promising.

Race 7: ROYAL MERIDIAN,  LEGAL SEPARATION... include MAGIC BEAM in your 'fectas.

Race 8: GENTELMEN'S PETE, LOVE DE CAR... include HOPE AND PRAY in your 'fectas.

Race 9: 67th Oceanside Stakes 2o division ($100,000): ROSENGOLD, RISING LEGEND... include DEN'S LEGACY in your 'fectas.

Race 10: JIMMY THE WHIP, GABRIEL CHARLES... include IN A WINE TIZZY in your 'fectas.


Happy Opening day and Happy Betting!

2013 Del Mar season starts in one week!

Hello everyone,

Paddock Girl is back!

   I know I haven't post something during the last couple of months and I feel sorry for that. I've been very busy with other projects and you know, life!...and I've missed you, my dear racing fans!
   Is tru that not even during Triple Crown this year I was able to keep in touch with you, but as you know, Del Mar has a special place in our hearts...could it be the summer, the sea, the sunshine over the pretty track or maybe those tasty margaritas?
   I don't know, but what I do know is that Del Mar will open its doors in exactly one week. Thats right, Opening Day is this July 17th! I'm so excited!!!
   I have lots of surprises for you this year... and here is one treat for all my dans! Hope you like it!

   With love,

   Paddock Girl :)


                  Del Mar getting Ready for Opening Day (In English and Spanish)

                                                          (Spanish)
                                           http://youtu.be/FZ463urlL24

Saturday January 12 Picks

Hello everyone,
Paddock Girl here:

  How is the New Year going for you?
  So far, I think is going great for me.. and hopefully for you too.

  Cold weather is still here, but those mountains over Santa Anita Park look beautiful!

  Today there are 9 races at Santa Anita, including the San Fernando Stakes, where the favorite so far is FED BIZ, plus the other Baffert's horses (there are four on this race... that's something, right?). Also, there's a Pick-6 carryover of $48,433, expected to go up to $400,000.

  Remember that Santa Anita now is offering a 20% bonus over the Pick-6 winner ticket (or tickets), but this is only at the track.

Here are your picks for today:

Race 1: CORLET DRIVE, ICONIC SPIRIT... include RHINESTONE DIVA in your 'fectas.

Race 2: RUN CAPTIVE RUN, APALACHEE SONG... include SONG OF A WITCH in your 'fectas.

Race 3: MIDNIGHT TRANSFER, CASTLEDOWN... include CYCLOMETER in your 'fectas.

Race 4: MENSA HEAT, DRIFT KING... include MR. BOSSY PANTS in your 'fectas.

Race 5: MISS JUDGED, AVERY'S ARABESQUE... include MAZZY in your 'fectas.

Race 6: GENTLEMAN PETE, WINE LIST... include PERSUASIVE PAUL in your 'fectas.

Race 7: San Fernando S. ($150,000): FED BIZ, BATTLE FORCE... include HANDSOME MIKE in your 'fectas.

Race 8: STARSPANGLED HEAT, SWEET SWAP... include NO SILENT in your 'fectas.

Race 9: TIME GOES ON, NONREFUNDABLE ... include CLEAR in your 'fectas.

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Have a wonderful Saturday!

Happy Betting!