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FRIDAY, July 18, 2025 OPENING DAY
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Today’s Race Card/Horsecellany
There are ten races today, five of them on the turf.
The stakes race is The Caesars Sportsbook Oceanside, Race 8.
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ULTIMATE PICK OF THE DAY: Betterdaysrcoming (Race 4)
PENULTIMATE PICK OF THE DAY: Jarama (Race 3)
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RACE 1
Very closely graded
All raced at race distance (“RD”), and all but Man Child won. In fact, Man Child never won any dirt route.
Trusty Rusty (of Seinfeld fame loves Beefarino) he hit the board in eight of his last nine routes, winning once her at RD last fall, Franco knows him well
Ready to Pounce he hit the board in five of his last seven routes on a fast main, winning twice, at RD, winning here last September with Berrios aboard, Sadler/Berrios $$$$ here
Joint Venture he hit the board in eight of his last eleven routes under “fst” conditions, winning twice at RD, Hess/Rispoli $$$$ here
RACE 2
Seven of the entries raced at RD with only Night Out having won at RD. The only other entries to have won a turf route are Let Seamus Go and Pacific Quest, each of whom won at 9f.
Let Seamus Go the lightly raced and rested colt hit the board in six of seven turf routes, and won comfortably at 9f last April, with Valdivia in the irons, who knows him well
Night Out hit the board in four of six routes on a “fm” turf course, winning once at RD two Marches ago, turf expert Rispoli takes over
Pacific Quest he turns back a furlong after winning his first turf route last time out, with Baze atop, he will make his presence known
RACE 3
Eight raced at 6f and seven of the eight won at RD. All contestants have won at least one dirt sprint.
Jarama this is his second race after layoff, and he hit the board in four of five sprints, winning his last two, at RD, Yakteen/Kimura $$$$ here
Toughness the Baffert entry hit the board in all three sprints, winning twice, once at RD, Baffert/Hernandez is seemingly as good as it gets
Invincible he clearly prefers the dirt; he hit the board in two of three dirt sprints, winning last fall at 6 ½ f, with Pereira in command, Mullins excels with dirt sprints and his entry’s first claimer
RACE 4
Eight raced at RD and just two won: Anmer Hall and Charge for Gold. Ten of fourteen entries have won a turf sprint.
Betterdayscoming a fine Irish lad, born and bred on the lush green of The Curragh, he is preternaturally suited for the turf race, he turns back a furlong after that win last time out, and he hit the board in his trip at RD
Anmer Hall he has vacationed for a year; he won three of his last four turf sprints, and he has won at RD, Eurton/Fresu $$$$$ here
Bad Uncle Barry won’t mind this deep post—see last race— and he turns back the length of a football field plus, turf expert Rispoli produced that win and one other
RACE 5
Just three raced at RD and two hit the board: Vasa and Modus Bestia/ Altogether, four contestants raced, and no other entry has hit the board in a dirt sprint.
Vasa he hit the board at RD in his debut, with this rider atop, he is well-rested, topflight trainer
Infinite Spirit the FTS worked four furlongs at 39.4 mph on the 4th, and he has extremely favorable lineage for this trip, excellent rider, trainer with a lot of free time
Lannister first time starter (“FTS”); the Baffert entry carries the elite Hernandez, and he has favorite lineage for the trip, spirited workout at 38.5 mph on the 4th
Infinite Spirit the FTS worked four furlongs at 39.4 mph on the 4th, and he has extremely favorable lineage for this trip, excellent rider, trainer with a lot of free time
RACE 6
Four raced at RD and three won: Maltese Falcon, Cathal and Eye on Ry. All have won a turf route except for Elwood Blues.
This is a match race among Sarwar, Mondego and Genius Jimmy, with the latter placing at 9f last time out and defeating the others.
This is also a match race among four entries with Genius Jimmy winning at one mile lst time they raced.
Genius Jimmy he turns back 330 feet, he hit the board in six of nine turf routes, winning three of them, the longest win coming at nine furlongs, Kimura knows the gelding well
Eye on Ry he is well-rested, and hit the board in eight of ten turf routes, winning three of them, one at RD, Ellis loves the turf route and allowance level, The Inimitable Mike Smith rides
Sarwar he knows only the turf route, and won nearly 25% of his, he turns back 330 feet, and he finished a mere head behind Genius Jimmy on May 11, Herrera knows him well, Powell/Herrera $$$$$ here
RACE 7
Just six entries raced of the fourteen, and four hit the board at RD. Cara Rose has hit the board at 4 ½ f.
Cara Rose the rested filly hit the board at RD on the grass last time out, and at 4 ½ f on the dirt in her debut, she has favorable lineage for this trip and a top rider
Blame It On Abby FTS; she has extremely favorable pedigree for this trip, Miller/Hernandez $$$$$ here
Final Table Lady she hit the board in both trips at RD, and worked four furlongs at 38.5 mph on May 16, there are two issues: new ride, and third race in 34 days
RACE 8
The Caesars Sportsbook Oceanside Stakes
One mile, turf course ($100000)
Only two entries have won a turf “route” at stakes level in the U.S.: Artislas and Bodi Zafa.
This is a match race among Lyle the Crocodile, Game Warrior and Day and Age and the latter won at RD last time out,
Six of the ten entries have won at RD. The other four entries have never won any turf route.
Day and Age he won his first two turf routes consecutively, his last two races, both at RD under the command of The Inimitable Mike Smith, Mandella likes the turf route and Mandella/Smith $$$$$ historically
Artislas he hit the board in three of five turf routes, by winning all three, two of which wins were at RD, and one of those wins was at stakes level, Mullins is a hot trainer and Mullins/Hernandez $$$$ here
Bodi Zafa the well-rested gelding hit the board in all four turf routes, winning three of them, all three wins coming at RD, the Hollendorfer trainee carries Kimura once again, he placed at stakes level last time out and won at stakes level at 7 ½ f last February
RACE 9
Seven contestants raced at RD and four of them won at RD. Three entries have never won any dirt sprint: Pass the Baton, Minister Shane and Titanic Thompson.
This is a match race among four entries, with Pokernightatvees placing at 5 ½ f and defeating the others.
Minister Shane he hit the board in all three trips at RD, and in three of four recent sprints, with Frese in the irons, sports very steady speed figures, Ms. Gaines/Fresu $$$$+ here
The G M the gelding hit the board in both sprints, winning once at 6 ½ f so RD won’t be an issue, Puype likes allowance level, the elite Hernandez rides
Letmein class drop; he hit the board in all four trips at RD, winning once and placing twice, with Kimura producing the win and a place effort, Glatt/Kimura $$$$$ here
RACE 10
Nine raced at RD and seven of the nine hit the board at RD. For Arrogate hit the board twice at 1 1/16 miles.
This is a match race among five entries with Auntie placing at RD and defeating the others last time out.
Thea this is her second race after layoff, and The Inimitable Mike Smith takes over, she had hit the board in two of three routes, McCanna loves the turf race
Lady Chic she placed in her first turf race last time out, at 6f, and has favorable lineage for the stretch out, and Sadler does ok in the stretch out as well, top turf rider, and Sadler/Rispoli $$$$$ here
Ribbons Powell likes MSW level, and the filly hit the board at RD in her debut, despite a troubled trip, she is well-rested
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SATURDAY, July 19, 2025 OPENING WEEKEND
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Today’s Race Card/Horsecellany
There are eleven races today, five of them on the turf.
The stakes races are The Wickerr, and The San Clemente Handicap, Grade II, Race 9.
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RACES 7-10
RACE 7
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The Wickerr
One mile, turf course ($100000)
Three entries have won a graded stakes turf route: Watsonville, Beyond Brilliant and Endlessly. Final Boss won a turf route at stakes level.
All raced at RD on grass and nine of eleven entries won at RD. All but Il Bellator have won a turf route.
This is a match race among Watsonville, Air Force Red and Bran and the latter placed last time out and defeated the others at 6 ½ f.
Beyond Brilliant F the lightly raced and well-rested seven year old won three graded stakes turf routes, and just missed a win here last time out at 1 1/16 miles, Shirreffs likes the turf route, new rider
Endlessly he won two graded stakes turf routes, and three of five trips at RD, altogether he hit the board in four of seven routes, winning three, new rider
Final Boss this lightly raced colt hit the board in four of five routes, winning three of them, including a stakes win at 9f, the elite Hernandez knows the colt well
RACE 8
Six raced at RD and three have hit the board: No Joke Antares, Forever Ben and Moonshiner. Altogether eight entries raced with five having hit the board in a dirt sprint.
This is a match race among Flashy Fritz, John Metcalfe and No Joke Antares with the latter having hit the board at RD last time out and having defeated the others.
No Joke Antares he hit the board at RD in his debut, with Baze aboard, he apparently liked this post
Max Ciao F he hit the board at 4 ½ f in his debut, with this rider atop, he does have favorable lineage for the stretch out
Forever Ben he hit the board at RD in his debut, and upgrades his rider to the elite Hernandez, Ms. Gaines likes MSW level, and Ms. Gaines/Hernandez $$$$ here
RACE 9
The San Clemente Handicap
Grade II, one mile, turf course ($200000)
Seven of nine entries raced at RD with six having won at RD (not Miso Phansy).
Three entries have never won any turf route: Miso Phansy, Silent Law and Jungle Peace.
Bob Baffert enters both Casalu and Silent Law.
Thought Process F she hit the board in four of five routes and won all four comfortably, and won at both stakes level and graded stakes level, Berrios produced three of the wins, and D’Amato/Berrios $$$$ here
Will Then Thomas likes the graded stakes as well as the turf route, and The Inimitable Mike Smith is in charge, the filly won three of his five routes and turns back 330 feet, he won at Grade III level and at stakes level
Amorita she hit the board in all four routes and won two of them, both at RD, one win coming with the elite Hernandez in the irons who knows her well, Mandella loves graded stakes, turf routes
RACE 10
Eight raced at RD and six won, just once each. Tiz Secure and Gold Foot have never won any dirt route.
This is a match race among four entries with Brazenly placing at RD last time out and defeating the others.
Indispensable he won’t mind the deep post, and he hit the board in eight of ten routes, winning once hereat RD a year ago, this is his second trip after layoff, and Sadler/Berrios $$$$$ here
Brazenly he also won’t mind the deep post; he the seven year old hit the board in all five recent dirt routes, rider is a slight improvement
Tiz Secure F the Baffert entry has early speed which may help with his first rail trip, he races for the first time after a major “equipment change” now that he is a gelding, the lightly raced and rested gelding has connections that are as good as it gets on paper
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