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Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week: Del Mar’s Turf Festival Closes Fall Meet

The long Thanksgiving weekend of racing spelled an end to Del Mar’s short fall meet, but we were treated to one last run of great performances where the turf meets the surf. Churchill Downs’ Stars…

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Viadera Nails Barnmate Blowout at Wire in Matriarch

DEL MAR, CA – Much as it happened in September’s Noble Damsel Stakes (G3), Juddmonte Farms’ Viadera nailed her Chad Brown barnmate Blowout at the wire to win Sunday’s $300,000 Matriarch Stakes (G1) at Del Mar. Breaking from post 6 under Joel Rosario at 5/1 odds, Viadera settled into a mid-pack… Read More

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Beer Can Man Upsets Cecil B. DeMille

DEL MAR, CA – Little Red Feather Racing and Sterling Stables’ Beer Can Man closely stalked the early pace, then surged in mid-stretch to upset Sunday’s $100,000 Cecil B. DeMille Stakes (G3) at Del Mar. Beer Can Man was dismissed at 19/1 odds (off an 8/1 morning line) as he broke from… Read More

Handicapping

Ricky’s Rockets ?: Aqueduct and Del Mar Picks for November 29, 2020

Ricky’s Rockets? had another strong Saturday afternoon but we aren’t done quite yet. Sunday afternoon always provides a great opportunity to end the weekend on a right note and make us feel strong about our handicapping! Also included below: my 10-race preview of Del Mar. Best of luck! Race 7:… Read More

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Domestic Spending Up In Time In Hollywood Derby

DEL MAR, CA – Klaravich Stables’ Domestic Spending got up just in the nick of time to nip Smooth Like Strait in Saturday’s $300,000 Hollywood Derby (G1) at Del Mar. Domestic Spending was the 4/1 third choice as he broke from post 8 under Irad Ortiz Jr. and dwelt near the rear… Read More

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Count Again Flies Last to First in Seabiscuit

DEL MAR, CA – Agave Racing Stable and Sam-Son Farm’s Count Again flew last to first for a successful California debut in Saturday’s $200,000 Seabiscuit Handicap (G2) at Del Mar. Making his first start for new trainer Phil D’Amato since breeder Sam-Son Farm sold a majority interest in him and sent… Read More

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Fluffy Socks Survives Jimmy Durante

DEL MAR, CA – Head of Plains Partners homebred Fluffy Socks crossed the wire first, then survived a lengthy inquiry before officially winning Saturday’s $100,000 Jimmy Durante Stakes (G3) at Del Mar. Sent from post 8 under Irad Ortiz Jr. as the 8/5 favorite, Fluffy Socks settled off the pace toward… Read More

Handicapping

Ricky’s Rockets ?: Aqueduct, Churchill Downs and Del Picks for November 28, 2020

Ricky’s Rockets? has been soaring through the atmosphere as of late. Pick 4’s and Pick 5’s have been hitting at an unbelievable rate all across the country. Luckily, there are plenty of more opportunities to get involved with action from Aqueduct, Churchill Downs, and Del Mar. Also included below: my… Read More

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Arklow’s Class Prevails in Hollywood Turf Cup

DEL MAR, CA – Favored at 9/5 in the field of a dozen, Arklow‘s class helped him prevail over a pair of quick-footed closers in Friday’s $200,000 Hollywood Turf Cup (G2) at Del Mar. Arklow broke from post 5 under Joel Rosario as the 9/5 favorite and settled into a ground-saving trip… Read More

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Hollywood Turf Cup Preview: Red King Returns Home

DEL MAR, CA – After finding the world’s best grass horses too much to handle in the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1), Red King returns home for an easier test in Friday’s $200,000 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes (G2) at Del Mar. The Hollywood Turf Cup is a 1 1/2-mile turf route open to… Read More