Hollywood Park Today – July 18

Friday (7-16-10) Hollywood Park Recap

Cushion Track seemed to play fair. A pair of turf route wire jobs.

Riding double for Joel Rosario.

Westwood Pride (6th race) is one to watch at Del Mar following an easy Starter Allowance turf route win. Kristin Mulhall trains the daughter of Pleasantly Perfect.

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Saturday (7-17-10) Hollywood Park Recap

A pair of Cushion Track sprint wire jobs. Three more turf wire jobs (2 at 6f).

Tyler Baze and Martin Garcia both booted home a pair.

Sweet August Moon (4th race) stalked and pounced her way to an upset tally in the Grade 2 A Gleam Handicap. Victor Espinoza rode the winner for Brian Koriner.

Upset in the 37th running of the Grade 2 Swaps as Skipshot nipped Sidney’s Candy on the line. Joel Rosario guided home the son of Skip Away for Jerry Hollendorfer.

Sunday (7-18-10) Hollywood Park Preview

I was hoping to post the closing day pick six but I fell behind after attending the races at Delaware Park on Saturday. I will be posting a Del ‘Cap Day recap blog shortly.

A 10-race card is on tap for Hollywood Park’s closing day. Three turf races are on the docket including the Grade 3 Sunset for long-winded sorts. Speed has been strong on turf recently and we shall see if that trend continues. I have included analysis of the 8th race below.

HOL 8 (Alw-1x, CA-bred 3up, 7f) #5 J P Jammer (3-1) appears to be rounding to top form in his 3rd race off the shelf. He exits a close-up 3rd in a similar local spot and projects a tactical journey under Martin Garcia. The Plays: #5 to win

Del Mar Schedule

Del Mar has always been my favorite meet of the year and this site kicked off during the ’09 Del Mar season. I will try to cover the pick six as often as possible for the upcoming Del Mar meet. Check back next week for opening day pick six analysis.