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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.

From the WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 23

Race 1: 2- Walltocousins – Could be victorious upon coming to Northfield. 8- Iron – Could do well in here despite starting from the
far outside. 7- Mystic Flower – Another “outsider” that could be tough in here. 6- Carolina Jacob – Could add further value to the
exotics.

Race 2: 6- Northern Sportsman – Gets the top-call to start tonight’s Pick 5. 1- Woodyintheshade – Could be tough from the rail.
9- Crankitino – Should get a good trip from the second tier.

Race 3: 6- Yolo Hanover – Was a winner last time out and could be successful again tonight. 1- Alana’s Ways – Looks to be tough
from the rail. 3- Here’s Joline – Made the ticket in three of her last four efforts and looks to be right there again tonight. 2- Stormin At
Dawn – Draws well and looks to be in the thick of the action.

Race 4: 1- Halfa Century – Draws the rail upon dropping in class and looks to pace home a winner. 2- Bettor’s Dream – Looks to
be tough upon coming to Northfield. 6- Bad Bug – Could add value to the ticket. 9- Norm At Work – Has as good of a shot as any in
here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 5- Guido Hanover – Could get the job done with the right trip. 9- Bang – Another that looks to be tough in here.
2- Broadway Ginnie – Draws well and should get a good trip. 1- Windsong Normandie – Could grab a piece of the action.

Race 6: 6- Keystone Memphis – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over several others to get the
job done in here. 5- Well Well Well – Will be a solid contender with the right trip. 7- Canthelpbutwin –...

Here are the picks for our IdaBet players:

1ST RACE: 3-4-2-8

2ND RACE: 5-4-1-7

3RD RACE: 7-6-1-3

4TH RACE: 3-8-4-5

5TH RACE: 8-5-3-1

6TH RACE: 1-4-2-5

7TH RACE: 5-3-4-8

8TH RACE: 7-8-6-1

9TH RACE: 5-4-3-7

10TH RACE: 6-3-5-2

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Jan 22, 2019

With a tremendous card coming in via simulcast from Gulfstream Park and a blockbuster 11-race program locally, Santa Anita has announced it will go with a special early first post time this Saturday, Jan. 26, of 11:30 a.m.

Admission gates will open early in order to facilitate simulcast wagering at 9:30 a.m. and Early Bird wagering will be offered at 8 a.m. in Santa Anita’s Top ’O The Stretch area.  Gulfstream’s Saturday program will be highlighted by the $9 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational and the $7 million Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational.  The Turf Invitational has an approximate post time of 2:12 p.m. PT and the World Cup has an assigned post time of 2:47 p.m. PT.

With a mandatory payout (pending CHRB approval) looming on Saturday, Feb. 2, Santa Anita will also be offering a $2 million Single Ticket Rainbow Pick Six Jackpot guarantee on Pegasus World Cup Day this Saturday.

With entries being taken today, Santa Anita’s 11-race offering on Saturday will be highlighted by four stakes for California-bred or sired horses:  The $200,000 Unusual Heat Turf Classic presented by City National Bank, for older horses at 1 1/8 miles on turf; the $150,000 Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf Sprint, for older fillies and mares at 6 ½ furlongs down the hillside turf course; the $150,000 California Cup Sprint, for older horses at six furlongs and the $100,000 California Cup Turf Sprint Stakes, for 3-year-olds at 6 ½ furlongs down the hillside turf.

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A PEEK AT THE PROGRAM–TUESDAY, JANUARY 22

Some insights into tonight’s racing program for our IdaBet.com players:

4TH RACE – (1) CHANGE STRIDE N has the speed and wins the draw, sees rivals either returning off layoffs off with suspect current form. Thus, he’s nodded.

6TH RACE – (4) PANAMANIAN HANOVER looked done in pocket in last, but wound up closing gap in blanket finish. Gonna try him again based upon that.

7TH RACE – (1) FANCY CREEK JOLENE makes a third ’18 try, which if nothing else makes her tighter than these other ladies. Class dip, pole not hurting.

9TH RACE – (5) THAT’S MY OPINION returns off three functional Jersey efforts, back in for tag. Interest of full disclosure, hasn’t been overly reliable here.

10TH RACE – (6) CONSOLIDATOR has been plying his craft at three-turn miles in OH, PA and DE. Back here for new barn and first visit since late October.

11TH RACE – (7) CHUCARO ACERO BC finds very mundane competition as he leaves claimers in finale. If he can get involved, he can win it (analysis solid).

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$2 +/- (thru Fri., Jan. 18) – 12 wins ($71.10)
from 52 ($104) selex (-$32.90, would’ve undoubtedly swept Saturday card)

highest-priced winner – MALNIFICENT ($24)
lowest-priced winners – CHIP WALTHER/FASHION BYTHEBEACH

($2.80 each)

BY FRANK DRUCKER,
Publicity Director, Empire City @ Yonkers Raceway

Good luck today and as always thank you for your support of IdaBet.com!

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.

From the TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 22
Race 1: 1- Cams Little Man – Was a winner two starts back and could strike again tonight from the rail. 3- Thru N Thru –
Made the ticket in all five of his most recent races and could be right there again tonight. 2- Pow Chicka Pow Pow – Draws well
and looks to be in the thick of the action. 4- Ima Ironman – Should not be overlooked as a solid contender in here.

Race 2: 9- Body Of Work – Looks to be the one that starts tonight’s Pick 5. 2- Ridgeway Springs – Finished second two starts
back and could be the runner-up again tonight. 1- DD’s Comet – Looks to make the ticket from the rail.

Race 3: 4- A Bettor World – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over several others to get
the job done in here. 2- Gleneagles – Was a winner last time out and looks to be tough again tonight. 3- Trillionair – One of
several in here that could be a factor. 1- Odds On Serpens – Looks to be in the thick of the action from the rail.

Race 4: 1- Hupomone – Draws the rail upon dropping in class and could trot home a winner. 2- Keystone Apache – Another
that looks to be tough in here. 5- Benns Clearout – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 7- Jurgen Hanover –
Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 3- Sassy Osborne – Competes in an evenly matched field; this one could score with the right trip. 9- Western Alumni
– Should get a good trip from the second tier. 1- Silverhill Delight – Looks to be tough from the rail. 4- Scarlet Cat – Looks to
be in the thick of the action.

Race 6: 1- Are Dee –...

Today’s “Lock” stays at Northfield Park on race 6 with the #1-Are Dee-Lightly raced and has rail for top driver Ronnie Wrenn Jr. Last “Lock” won again. Howard’s record now stands at: 339 of 545 wins 4with 99 seconds and 29 thirds.

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