Mieszerski Picks Nine Winners On Last Day

Times handicapper Bob Mieszerski finished up Hollywood Park strong, selecting nine winners on the 10-race card Monday, including the last eight in a row.

Mieszerski finished second at the meet among public handicappers with 193 winners, two behind syndicated handicapper Jeff Siegel.

Del Mar Facts

* Dates: July 26-Sept. 13 (43 days).

* Post times: 2 p.m. daily with the following exceptions: 12:30 p.m. Aug. 26 and Sept. 4; 4 p.m. July 28, Aug. 4, Aug. 11, Aug. 18; 3:30 p.m. Aug. 25, Sept. 1 and Sept. 8.

* Key races: $400,000 Eddie Read Handicap, July 30; $250,000 San Diego Handicap, Aug. 6; $300,000 Clement L. Hirsch Handicap, Aug. 12; $150,000 Sorrento Stakes, Aug. 13; $150,000 Pat O’Brien Handicap, Aug. 20; $150,000 Best Pal Stakes, Aug. 23; $1-million Pacific Classic, Aug. 26; $250,000 Del Mar Oaks, Aug. 27; $250,000 Del Mar Debutante, Sept. 2; $250,000 Del Mar Breeders’ Cup Handicap, Sept. 3; $400,000 Ramona Handicap, Sept. 9; $300,000 Del Mar Derby, Sept. 10; $250,000 Del Mar Futurity, Sept. 13.

* Leading trainer, 1999: Bob Baffert, 27 victories.

* Leading jockey, 1999: David Flores, 38 victories.