Some insights into tonight’s first-of-the-month racing program for our IdaBet players:

1^ST RACE – (4) TORRID BROMAC N won this local level late November and returns off a win in central Jersey. Need not be much to dispose of these foes.

3^RD RACE – (4) DEMOCRACY N changed hands after last try, outracing his odds to close for third. Far from prolific winner, but intrigues from this locale.

4^TH RACE – (1) SHINOBU HANOVER is sort of form selection, with best venue in six weeks, second off class dip. Another that doesn’t win much, though.

5^TH RACE – (6) CELIA CANTABA was ‘peeked’ after barn change, going evenly with month between tries. Should be tighter here, draws does her no favors.

7^TH RACE – (3) ROMANCING RACHEL has raced with no luck both tries since graduating to this level. Route figures much shorter from here with no alibis.

9^TH RACE – (3) TOATSMYGOATS was four-eyeballed this Saturday nite, an ‘eh’ first-up effort. Same venue here, perhaps more inclined to get out of gate.

10^TH RACE – (4) PEMBROKE WILDCAT can’t be as non-descript as last couple suggest. Never a leaver, but endorsed trying to rebound in mundane finale.

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$2 +/- (thru Mon., Jan. 29) – 22 wins ($216.90)

from 104 ($208) selex (+$8.90, dog paddling to stay above water)

highest-priced winner – MORE THAN MANY ($21.80)

lowest-priced winner – SOTO ($2.70)

BY FRANK DRUCKER,

Publicity Director, Empire City @ Yonkers Raceway

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