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The Magic Mike Show 215: Jessica Pyfer Interview

With Mike busy saving the world (probably), Magic interviews southern California apprentice jockey Jessica Pyfer about how she got into horse racing, what it was like growing up in the […]

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Dr. Schivel Runs Clear in Futurity

DEL MAR, CA – Trainer Luis Mendez earned his first career Grade 1 score as Dr. Schivel ran clear in Monday’s $250,000 Runhappy Del Mar Futurity. Dr. Schivel was the 7/5 […] Read More

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Big Fish Defeats a School of Runners in Juvenile Turf

DEL MAR, CA – Legacy Ranch’s Big Fish kicked into high gear in mid-stretch and crossed in front of a widespread school of runners to win Monday’s $100,000 Del Mar Juvenile Turf […] Read More

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Somobombs: Del Mar, Saratoga Closing Day Picks for September 7, 2020

Big day today! We’ve got holiday racing, as well as it being closing day for Del Mar and Saratoga! Both tracks have mandatory payouts so you know I’m taking swings. […] Read More

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Ricky’s Rockets ?: Del Mar, Gulfstream Park, Kentucky Downs and Saratoga Picks for September 7, 2020

Unfortunately as I write this post, I’m responsible for bringing the news that Monday is the final day at Saratoga and Del Mar. Both meets have been incredible with tons […] Read More

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Pixelate’s Late Surge Nabs Del Mar Derby

DEL MAR, CA – A last-gasp surge put Godolphin homebred Pixelate past Margot’s Boy to nab the title in Sunday’s $200,000 Del Mar Derby (G2). Pixelate was the 3/2 favorite under Umberto […] Read More

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Princess Noor Cruises in Debutante

DEL MAR, CA – Zedan Racing Stables’ Princess Noor cruised home an eye-catching winner in Sunday’s $250,000 Del Mar Debutante Stakes (G1). Princess Noor, the 3/5 favorite under Victor Espinoza, broke sharply […] Read More

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Madone Flies Late in Juvenile Fillies Turf

DEL MAR, CA – Kaleem Shah’s Madone flew between rivals late to get up in time and win Sunday’s $75,000 Del Mar Juvenile Fillies Turf Stakes. Madone stumbled as she broke […] Read More

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Ricky’s Rockets ?: Del Mar, Gulfstream Park and Saratoga Picks for September 6, 2020

Saturday was one of the best days in the history of the sport. The stars shined brighter than ever and we all witnessed some of the performances of the year. […] Read More

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Raymundos Secret Holds Sway in Mabee

DEL MAR, CA – Sierra Racing and Sterling Stables’ Raymundos Secret struck the front end at the start and held sway through to the wire in Saturday’s $150,000 John C. Mabee […] Read More