Tonight’s “Lock” is at Western Fair on race 1 with the #4-Taragon-Just claimed and has the speed and class to go wire to wire. Scott Wray drives. Last “Lock” won again making Howard’s record now standing at: 487 of 781 wins with 140 seconds and 47 thirds.
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Nov 12, 2019
The team of owner/trainer Joel Wheeler and driver Shawn Gray was prolific at Plainridge Park as the horses they sent to post took both features on the card on Monday afternoon (Nov. 11) .
After taking the top trot at the Ridge just two weeks ago, Quicksilver Kemp scored again in the $20,000 Open Handicap on the strength of a late closing bid.
Shorething Fashion (Nick Graffam) got off to a quick lead and opened up a three-length gap at the quarter in :28. Going unchallenged through the next panel, Shorething Fashion was greeted by a bid from last week’s winner O So Easy (Drew Monti) past the half.
O So Easy made a slow and methodical advance towards the leader and by the three-quarters was only a length away. However also moving on the outside was Quicksilver Kemp who had been following O So Easy into the far turn. When the race straightened out in the stretch, Gray tipped Quicksilver Kemp three-deep and easily circled the two trotters ahead of him to win by 1-1/4 lengths in 1:55.1.
It was the fourth win of the year for Quicksilver Kemp ($13.20) who has now earned $62,195 this year.
Then in the $14,000 conditioned event for 6-year-old and younger pacing mares, Beach Watch led at every station, going quarters of :281, :58.2 and 1:26.2 before turning for home and holding off a fast closing Sometimes Always (John Beckwith) to win by one-quarter of a length in 1:54.3.
The fifth win of the year for Beach Watch ($5.80) raised her earnings to $54,970 in 2019 making it the best season she’s had in her career for both victories and deposits.
Gray had one more win with All Night Credit ($10.40) which gave him the driving hat trick to lead all reinsmen on the day. Wheeler was also the winningest trainer on Monday.
Racing resumes at Plainridge Park on Thursday (Nov. 14) with post time at 1 p.m.
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Here are today’s picks for our IdaBet players:
1ST RACE: 4-3-5-1
2ND RACE: 4-5-6-2
3RD RACE: 5-4-1-2
4TH RACE: 2-6-5-3
5TH RACE: 2-5-1-6
6TH RACE: 5-1-2-3
7TH RACE: 5-4-6-8
8TH RACE: 6-2-3-5
9TH RACE: 4-1-6-3
10TH RACE: 2-5-1-3
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Some insights into tonight’s racing program for our IdaBet players:
1ST RACE – (1) MR. HAM SANDWICH figures to fool very few in opener. Returned as bottom claimer with solid effort and winning draw just shortens price.
2ND RACE – (2) DEKEYSER is 0-for-14 here, returning for first visit since early in ’19. That said, back as third-time straps after two good out-of-town efforts.
4TH RACE – (3) ROCKATHON crosses river for what should be useful local class relief. Always been able to leave gate and nothing preventing that tactic here.
6TH RACE – (2) ONEIDA BLUE CHIP is a number we’ve four-eyeballed in previous tries, generally disappointing. Surmise can stalk pole speed and take shot.
7TH RACE – (2) BETTERTHANBRIE returns to level where she was beaten fave three starts ago, arriving late. Has never left gate, draw suggests workable trip.
10TH RACE – (6) OFFICIAL DELIGHT is a newbie local coming off speed try over big oval. Also hits town with barn change, nod despite poor draw in finale.
$2 +/- (thru Sat., Nov. 9) – 286 wins ($1,800.50) from 1,287 ($2,574) selex
(-$773.50, this past weekend was good, the previous 40…not so much)
highest-priced winner – BOINGANATOR ($43.80)
lowest-priced winners – RICH AND MISERABLE/
BROOKIE’S PRINCE N ($2.10 each, shrewd)
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Northfield Track Announcer Ayers Ratliff’s free handicapping tips are provided for our IdaBet.com players.
Remember, due to their draw schedule, picks are made in advance and do not account for scratches or late driver changes.
TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 12
Race 1: 4- Absolutely Certain – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over several others to start the Daily
Double. 1- Certainly – Looks to be tough in here from the rail. 3- Morgans Majestic – Should not be overlooked as a real threat in here.
7- Bookem – Classy veteran looks to be a factor despite the poor post draw.
Race 2: 1- Libertys Choice – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight to start the Pick 5. 2- Buckeye Boy – Another that
looks to have a big shot in here. 4- Grapes Cherry – One of several in here that could make the ticket.
Race 3: 1- Celebrity Lambo – Draws the rail upon dropping in class and looks to pace home a winner. 4- Emerald Chip – Another class
dropper that looks to be tough in here. 8- Wendy’s Girl – Could make the ticket despite drawing the far outside. 5- Fleet Cessna – Looks to
be in the thick of the action.
Race 4: 5- Cruzen Cassi – Drops in class and could be successful in here. 8- Pay The Winner – Looks to be tough in here despite starting
from the far outside. 1- Hot Chapter – Looks to be a factor from the rail if she minds her manners. 6- Kahoku – Has as good of a shot as
any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 1- Percy’s Z Tam – Draws the rail upon dropping in class and looks to pace home a winner. 2- Saint Peter – Draws well and
should receive a good trip. 3- Rebel Rock Rusty – Could add some value to the ticket. 7- Mccutchen – Could grab a piece of the action
despite the poor post draw.
Race 6: 1- Olives Matter – Draws the...
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