The Death-Hole: A Southern California Horse Racing Podcast

In the 11th episode of The Death-Hole Podcast, we analyze the Saturday, July 18, 2026 horse racing card at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar, California.Tune in to hear a breakdown of three of the toughest races on Saturday’s 11-race card — and scroll down to get our picks for the likeliest winners in every race on the card!If you like what you hear, subscribe to the show and rate it on your podcast platform of choice. Then, follow us on X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok at @DeathHolePod.RACE 15 Otto The Conqueror, 3 Comedy Town, 6 Special Club++++RACE 26 Thirsty Caitlin, 1 I’m Smoken Hot, 7 Princess Luna++++RACE 3If most/all of 5, 8, 10, 1 stay in: 4 Pure Chaos, 7 Zip Me Up, 10 Tiger Of The SeaIf most/all of 5, 8, 10, 1 scratch out: 10 Tiger Of The Sea, 7 Zip Me Up, 4 Pure Chaos++++RACE 46 Janie Not Jeanie, 9 Quattro Passi, 1 Make Me Money++++RACE 54 Kid Dynasty, 8 B Grayson, 6 Ya’ll Come, 7 Stagger Lee++++RACE 69 Net Par, 7 Freedom Sings, 5 Fumo Grigio++++RACE 7If most/all of 4, 3, 9, 2, 1 stay in: 6 Centrodelantero, 8 Midnight Strike, 4 Packs A WahlopIf most/all of 4, 3, 9, 2, 1 scratch out: 4 Packs A Wahlop, 6 Centrodelantero, 8 Midnight Strike++++RACE 85 Journalism, 3 Shea Brennan, 2 Mirahmadi++++RACE 9If most/all of 3, 5, 6, 10 stay in: 1 Raiding Party, 5 Peanutbutterbombe, 8 Inbox, 9 Lookin At Diamond, 3 Ground SupportIf most/all of 3, 5, 6, 10 scratch out: 3 Ground Support, 5 Peanutbutterbombe, 1 Raiding Party, 8 Inbox, 9 Lookin At Diamond++++RACE 104 Magnify, 8 Clouseau, 7 Pure Madness++++RACE 116 Koekkoek, 3 Conquer We Must, 5 Flamboyant, 9 Plagarist++++

In the tenth episode of The Death-Hole Podcast, host Bobby DeMuro handicaps the Saturday, July 4, 2026 nine-race thoroughbred horse racing card at Los Alamitos Racecourse in Cypress, California.If you like what you hear, subscribe to the show and rate it on your podcast platform of choice.Then, follow us on X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok at @DeathHolePod.RACE 12 James J. Braddock, 3 Sir Nano, 5 Bet The Om++++RACE 24 Smokem Wicked, 7 Jonny’s Cap, 2 Simple Majority++++RACE 36 Elegant Sway, 3 Honorable Gal, 1 Roman Empress++++RACE 43 Mongolian Max, 6 Caisson, 2 Duran++++RACE 510 By The Moonlight, 6 Blame It On Abby, 9 Forza Palermo++++RACE 62 Feisty Mitole, 1 Uffda, 3 Harney Lane, 5 Falabella++++RACE 74 Dorie Miller, 6 Theresasilverlinin, 3 Redheaded Reba++++RACE 85 Grand Slam Smile, 1 Sweet Azteca, 3 Prancingthruparis++++RACE 95 Fight Back, 2 The Gypsy Cowboy, 8 Sogno Di Vino++++

In the ninth episode of The Death-Hole Podcast, host Bobby DeMuro handicaps the Saturday, June 27, 2026, horse racing card at Los Alamitos Racecourse in Cypress, California.Tune in to hear our analysis of the nine-race card, including a special nod to three potential overlays: 2 Oveta’s Hobby in Race 1; 4 Sudeikis in Race 4; and 7 Stylish Colleen in Race 7.And if you like what you hear, subscribe to the show, rate it on your favorite podcast platform of choice, and follow us on X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok at @DeathHolePod.RACE 12 Oveta’s Hobby, 5 Neezer Dalton, 6 Eltonsingsanother, 1 Blessed Angel++++RACE 26 Vonntastic, 7 Estrella Esmeral, 3 Shemakesmemad, 1 Princess Luna++++RACE 36 Fix It Quick, 3 Millbo Baggins, 4 Pacer, 2 Zagreus++++RACE 44 Sudeikis, 6 Faran, 1 Carolina Legacy, 3 Jetway++++RACE 56 Nijinsky Halo, 5 Cultural, 7 Seige the Day, 4 Westport Captain++++RACE 66 Springline, 5 Sugar Lovin, 1 Queen Kimbe, 4 Tonakitty++++RACE 77 Stylish Colleen, 2 Dragon Kat, 6 Smokem Hot Girl, 3 Susan Yvonne++++RACE 84 Kambree’s Flyer, 6 Just Mendelssohn, 5 Courtsdream, 3 She’s Back++++RACE 92 Sabino Canyon, 3 Start The Ride, 1 Southern Melodee, 4 Fionello++++

In the eighth episode of The Death-Hole Podcast, host Bobby DeMuro handicaps the Saturday, June 20, 2026 horse racing card on the daytime thoroughbred configuration at Los Alamitos Racecourse in Cypress, California. Tune in to hear our full analysis of the likeliest winners in all nine races!And if you like what you hear, subscribe to the show, rate it on your favorite podcast platform of choice, and follow us on X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok at @DeathHolePod.RACE 17 Keepsmesane, 2 Swift Appeal, 6 Romanticon++++RACE 25 Whynotanotherone, 1 Che, 6 Big Reflections++++RACE 33 Melba Montgomery, 4 Split, 6 Dats Ms. Blame++++RACE 47 Smokem Ez, 6 Rollinwithpolan, 5 Just Deal++++RACE 55 Rassler, 8 Running Tiger, 2 Mischief’s King++++RACE 64 Comanche Gal, 2 Savannahs Big Girl, 7 Molly Jensen++++RACE 76 Senora Gobernadora, 5 Island Splash, 3 Ride Like the Wolf++++RACE 84 Perfect Smile, 1 Blame It On Abby, 5 Twisted Humor++++RACE 95 Coach Cronin, 4 Shea Brennan, 1 Speedy Wilson++++50-CENT EARLY PICK 5 ($40.50)R1 (3): 7 Keepsmesane, 2 Swift Appeal, 6 Romanticon (BACKUP: 4 Hando’s Rule)R2 (1): 5 Whynotanotherone (BACKUPS: 1 Che, 6 Big Reflections)R3 (3): 3 Melba Montgomery, 4 Split, 6 Dats Ms. Blame (BACKUP: 5 Surprise D’Oro)R4 (3): 7 Smokem Ez, 6 Rollinwithpolan, 5 Just Deal (BACKUPS: 1 Crucible, 4 Noble Minded)R5 (3): 5 Rassler, 8 Running Tiger, 2 Mischief’s King (BACKUP: 1 Carol’s Comic)

In the seventh episode of The Death-Hole Podcast, host Bobby DeMuro handicaps the Friday, June 19, 2026 horse racing card for opening day of the three-week daytime thoroughbred racing meet at Los Alamitos Racecourse in Cypress, California.Tune in to hear an in-depth analysis of Los Al's 50-cent early pick-5 on Friday, plus the likeliest winners in all eight races!And if you like what you hear, subscribe to the show, rate it on your favorite podcast platform of choice, and follow us on X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok at @DeathHolePod.RACE 13 Shortman, 6 Habeas, 5 Keep Movin’ On++++RACE 23 Kid Dynasty, 4 Next Trick, 6 Magic Connection++++RACE 35 Do It For Dave, 6 Fincairn, 4 Grey Power++++RACE 42 Dazzle Comm, 6 Still Bulletproof, 4 Tight Dally++++RACE 53 Rabeeba, 5 Joyful Mischief, 7 Kinzlee’scharisma++++RACE 63 Concord Bridge, 5 Sir Rocket, 1 Mr. Disrespectful++++RACE 79 Falabella, 6 A Kitten For Sue, 8 Rock N Roll Song++++RACE 810 Cammy’s Girl, 2 Salty Siss, 11 Una Mirada++++50-CENT EARLY PICK 5MAIN TICKET ($36.00)R1 (1): 3 Shortman (BACKUP: 6 Habeas)R2 (4): 3 Kid Dynasty, 4 Next Trick, 5 What a Gift, 6 Magic ConnectionR3 (3): 5 Do It For Dave, 6 Fincairn, 4 Grey PowerR4 (6): ALLR5 (1): 3 Rabeeba (BACKUP: 7 Kinzlee’scharisma, 5 Joyful Mischief)++++SAVER TICKET ($4.50)R1 (1): 6 Habeas (BACKUP: 5 Keep Movin’ On)R2 (3): 3 Kid Dynasty, 4 Next Trick, 6 Magic Connection (BACKUP: 5 What A Gift)R3 (1): 5 Do It for Dave (BACKUP: 6 Fincairn)R4 (3): 2 Dazzle Comm, 4 Tight Dally, 6 Still Bulletproof (BACKUP: 3 Agrowest)R5 (1): 3 Rabeeba (BACKUP: 7 Kinzlee’scharisma, 5 Joyful Mischief)

In the sixth episode of The Death-Hole Podcast, host Bobby DeMuro handicaps the Thursday, June 11, 2026 horse racing card at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. Tune in to hear our full analysis of the likeliest winners in all nine races!RACE 1If 1,2,5 in: 6 Doncic, 4 Dakota Country, 3 Charge For GoldIf 1,2,5 out: 1 Code Duello, 6 Doncic, 3 Charge For Gold++++RACE 24 Magnificat, 2 Nooni, 3 Revera++++RACE 36 Peppermint Dash, 1 Will Happen, 5 Flamingo Star++++RACE 43 Pickitupthatsgood, 6 Janie Not Jeanie, 8 Allons Y++++RACE 58 Cortina d’Amprezzo, 7 Fire Ban, 2 Jet Black Jewel, 6 Ou La La++++RACE 61 Pecos River, 11 Shady Gem, 3 Battle School, 10 Kiki Ride++++RACE 79 Not A Sinner, 8 Lee’s Baby Girl, 4 Nikolina, 5 Hey Lil Lady++++RACE 83 Secured Freedom, 1 One More Freud, 4 Decisive Win, 2 Mo Koko++++RACE 98 Warm Sun And Brew, 5 Jimmy Winkfield, 10 Frank Bullitt, 11 Known Idea++++

In the fifth episode of The Death-Hole Podcast, show host Bobby DeMuro handicaps the Sunday, June 7, 2026 horse racing card at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California.Tune in to hear our full, in-depth breakdown of the likeliest winners in all ten races on the card!RACE 16 Central Dispatch, 5 Tigerhon, 1 Special Club++++RACE 25 Romantic Ride, 4 Fumano’s Magic, 3 Courtside Action, 2 Tommy Norris++++RACE 31 Aloha Dreamin, 7 Donttellourwives, 2 Toulouse Detrac++++RACE 46 Gazon, 1 Gregory’s Pride, 2 Rhythem On Stage, 7 Travelin’ Show++++RACE 56 Christa McAuliffe, 5 A Great Shaking, 2 Dottie Hinson++++RACE 66 Dreamrider, 9 Allequin Summer, 11 Gallatin, 4 Prime Artist++++RACE 74 Sir Davis, 5 Duke Silver, 6 Newton, 9 Moon++++RACE 8If 9,7(2,4,11) in: 8 Centrodelantero, 1 Henry Adams, 9 Tempus Volat, 10 City ExileIf 9,7(2,4,11) out: 9 Tempus Volat, 8 Centrodelantero, 10 City Exile, 1 Henry Adams++++RACE 92 R Danny Boy, 9 Big Notion, 12 Rockabilly Rebal, 8 Subic Boy++++RACE 109 Hardtobebetternow, 12 Doing Time, 7 Non Domicile, 3 Island Paradise++++

We’re back with the fourth episode of The Death-Hole Podcast!In it, show host Bobby DeMuro handicaps the challenging Saturday, June 6, 2026 horse racing card at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California.Tune in now to hear a full analysis, including the likeliest winners in all ten races!RACE 1If 1,9,8 in: 4 Tiz Alluring, 5 Somerset West, 1 GoodiesIf 1,9,8 out: 1 Goodies, 5 Somerset West, 4 Tiz Alluring++++RACE 23 Ottis Betts, 1 Proud Racer, 4 Van Gogh Style++++RACE 34 Santarena, 5 Comedy Town, 1 Red Flag++++RACE 4If 7,5,8 in: 2 Prince Dolce, 5 Matt At Five, 6 Highplainsdrifter, 9 Bro BroIf 7,5,8 out: 5 Matt At Five, 2 Prince Dolce, 9 Bro Bro, 6 Highplainsdrifter++++RACE 53 Confidence Man, 4 Positive Times, 2 Forever Ben++++RACE 6If 8,1,3 in: 9 Empress Matilda, 5 Lady Maryann, 8 Preem, 4 Rich Of Joy If 8,1,3 out: 9 Empress Matilda, 8 Preem, 5 Lady Maryann, 4 Rich Of Joy++++RACE 7If 4,6,3 in: 7 Chasin Munny, 2 Carol’s Comic, 5 Voucher, 3 WindribbonIf 4,6,3 out: 7 Chasin Munny, 5 Voucher, 3 Windribbon, 2 Carol’s Comic++++RACE 8If 1,9,10 in: 8 Lookin At Diamond, 9 Light Won Up, 7 Wild Like The WestIf 1,9,10 out: 9 Light Won Up, 8 Lookin At Diamond, 7 Wild Like The West++++RACE 92 Hard to Figure, 9 Royal ‘n Rando, 3 Duran++++RACE 1014 Greys Over Bays, 13 Sunny Creed, 4 Winika, 7 Zuraya, 10 Egyptian Mistress

In the third episode of The Death-Hole Podcast, host Bobby DeMuro handicaps the June 5, 2026 horse racing card at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. Tune in to hear our full analysis of the likeliest winners in all nine races!Race 1: If 6,3(5) in: 7 Cameron Slough, 5 Dea Matrona, 4 Super EllieIf 6,3(5) out: 5 Dea Matrona, 3 Going Deep, 4 Super Ellie++++Race 2: 3 Theresasilverlinin, 6 Bear’s Board,1 Ryan’s Girl++++Race 3: 4 Eternal Reign, 2 Wildfire Princess, 1 Anywaythewindblows++++Race 4: 8 Very Smart, 7 Joyful Mischief, 2 Jacklyn Lucas++++Race 5: 7 Tariff, 4 Mr. Leasure, 1 Lord Bullingdon++++Race 6: 8 Waiting for My Cue, 3 Gogotiz, 1 Bitter Truth, 4 Kitty Mac++++Race 7: If 6,7,10 in: 2 The White Lady, 8 Hannah Buckle, 9 Baltic FireIf 6,7,10 out: 2 The White Lady, 7 Sareeha, 9 Baltic Fire++++Race 8: 1 Magnify, 4 Berlin Wall, 6 Mr. Disrespectful++++Race 9: If 6,3,1 in: 9 Justivar, 7 Specialty, 4 Sugar Reign, 1 PhotogenicIf 6,3,1 out: 7 Specialty, 9 Justivar, 1 Photogenic, 4 Sugar Reign

In the second episode (and first full episode!) of The Death-Hole Podcast, host Bobby DeMuro analyzes the Friday, May 29, 2026 horse racing card at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. Tune in to hear full handicapping analysis breaking down the likeliest winners in all nine races!Race 1:  5 Redial, 3 Fight BackRace 2: 4 Wolf Hill, 3 Apples Y PeachesRace 3: 1 Joker Went Wild, 2 RollinwithpolanRace 4: 4 Fair Question, 3 SaguntoRace 5: 5 Holdthatrainbow, 1 GojeRace 6: 6 Proud Racer, 3 Danzing Wild CatRace 7: 7 Mysterious Husband, 4 I’m Otter HereRace 8: 1 A. Z. Wildcat, 3 Our MoonlightRace 9: 3 Intuitivebynature, 9 G’oro

Welcome to The Death-Hole, a Southern California Horse Racing Podcast. This inaugural episode is meant to be just a quick introduction for new listeners. In it, host Bobby DeMuro introduces himself and the show, and previews what you'll be getting when you tune in for future weekly episodes that will handicap horse races at California tracks including Santa Anita, Del Mar, and Los Alamitos.