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Sep 22, 2018
It’s not too often a driver wins half a card of racing but that’s just what Mitchell Cushing did on Thursday (Sept. 20) at Plainridge Park. Cushing drove six winners on the 12-race program including a victory in the $15,000 6-year-old and under condition pacing feature with Lear Seelster.
Lear Seelster started from post two and stayed right there behind Tixnstones (Jim Hardy) who cut the mile. The race incrementally went :26.3, :56.1 and 1:24.1 under the challenge of an outer flow. But at the top of the lane it came down to Tixnstones and Lear Seelster and Cushing made the push that got the job done as Lear Seelster pulled away by a length to win in 1:52.3.
It was the seventh win of the year and a new lifetime mark for Lear Seelster ($5.00) who is owned by David Glazer and trained by Jim Nickerson.
Cushing also won with See Me Streakin (1:53.4, $13.40), Sports Lightning (1:51.4, $8.00), Jefferson Tare (1:52.2, $5.40), Manny (1:52.1, $3.00) and Siskel (1:52, $35.40).
In the eleven races Cushing drove, he also finished second and third twice each and combined with the six wins gave him an amazing Universal Driver Rating (UDR) of .707. Cushing is having a career year with 173 wins out of 788 starts earning $859,421 in purses and sporting a .363 UDR for the year.
Plainridge Park is well represented in North American harness racing as three of the top 10 percentage drivers compete daily at The Ridge. Drew Campbell is second with a .420 UDR,...
Some insights into this evening’s New York Night of Champions program for our IdaBet palyers:
1ST RACE – (4) FASHION CREDITOR proven lethal, or close to it, at any level that does not contain the words ‘Open’ or ‘Open Handicap.’ Hence, nodded.
2ND RACE – NYSS 2FT – (5) CONWAY KELLYANNE is one of a couple (see No. 3) who’s 2-for-2 here. This one figures the better price, that works for us.
3RD RACE – NYSS 2CT – (5) GIMPANZEE is blasphemous to try to beat, so we won’t. Pristine (6-for-6) and they haven’t come close to sniffing him. Next.
4TH RACE – NYSS 2CP – (2) BICORNE HANOVER has shot to stalk the logical pole-sitting choice here. Lad had useful season, intrigues to point of gaze.
5TH RACE – NYSS 2FP – (4) HURRIKANE NORAKANE found her way to our endearment, getting put up here early in sires season. Philly flyer in finale.
6TH RACE – NYSS 3FT – (2) PLUNGE BLUE CHIP is one of Ake quintet racing separately (as are Toscano trio). Fastest-ever YR trotter faded at 2, though.
7TH RACE – NYSS 3FP – (4) WISDOM TREE has been a beast all season, figures getting out of gate from mid-pack venue. Better than these until she’s not.
8TH RACE – NYSS 3CT – (3) WINNING SHADOW had less than no shot chasing Six Pack in last. Outside foe obviously one to beat, but this one no slouch.
9TH RACE – NYSS 3CP – (5) GHOST DANCE has put back-to-back wins entering this race. Seems to have figured it out, so we’re not above a four-eyeball.
12TH RACE – (4) ROCK THE NITE was in draw for not-quite-inner half of gate. We’re arguing he’s been sharper of late than those banished outside in finale.
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$2 +/- (thru Tue., Sept. 18) – 250 wins ($2,016.70)
from 1,096 ($2,192) selex (-$175.30, we’re not above state $ to balance books)
highest-priced winner – HIGHVIEW CONALL N ($43.60)
lowest-priced winner – CHASIN’ DREAMS...
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 “Ayers Above SATURDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 22
Race 1: 5- Dangerous Woman – Has been racing well and that trend looks to continue. 1- High Flyin Sara – Looks to be
tough from the rail. 4- Gorgeous Ranger – Could make the ticket with the right trip. 6- Southwind Lea – Looks to be in the
thick of the action.
Race 2: 4- Wake N Bake – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over several others to
complete the Daily Double. 1- Miss Explosion – Looks to be tough from the rail. 2- Togetherforever – Draws well and looks to
make the ticket. 3- Cracked Glass – Looks to be in the thick of the action.
Race 3: 1- Cruzin Coco – Looks to be the one that starts tonight’s Pick 4. 6- St Lads Maggie Mae – Was a winner two starts
back and looks to be tough again tonight. 2- Stucklikeglue – Draws well and looks to make the ticket.
Race 4: 6- Tame The Dame – Draws into a competitive field; this one gets the slight call over the others to get the job done in
here. 7- Dontwantalkaboutit – Moves barns and could do well for her new owners. 1- Legal Process – Could make the ticket
from the rail. 8- Canaco Star – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 3- Love Over Gold – Won two of her last three and looks to strike again tonight. 4- Coach Zuzek – Another that looks
to have a big shot in here. 1- Cams Fast Wheeler – Could make the ticket from the rail. 8- Divine Fate – Could grab a piece of
the action despite starting from the far outside.
Race 6: 1- Princess Dalia – Could post a victory from the rail. 7- Endeavors Dot Com – Has a big...
The Zia Park live meet begins this Saturday, September 22 and continues through December 19 with 53-days of great Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing.
Live racing will be held every Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. Saturday and Sunday cards will feature Quarter Horse racing with first post at 12:00pm Mountain. Monday and Tuesday cards will feature Thoroughbred racing with first post at 1:00pm Mountain.
The Opening Day card features nine Quarter Horse trial races for the Hobbs American Futurity (QH-Grade 2), with the finals to be run on Sunday, October 7.
Attached you will find the overnight for Opening Day for our IdaBet players!
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