DELAWARE COUNTY FAIR

09/18/2018

Selections by “Sulky Sam”

Dedicated in loving memory to the late Sam McKee, the best ambassador our sport has ever had.

Race 1

#9 Fiesty Jim—could probably bounce and still win in this bunch.  The 4, 6, and 8 appear to be the ones to pick up the pieces, or even win if our top selection can’t stay flat for most of the trip.

Race 2

#2 Astarisontheway, and #6 Make Three Wishes—are so closely rated that we will just go with an exacta box on them in this estrogen based ladies pace, and move on to the next event.  

Race 3

#2 Redwoods Hanover—looks like much the best here.  27% winning conditioner Farquhar hands the steer to Nisonger.  The 5 and 6 look like the logical contenders in this group of freshmen pacers.  

Race 4

#6 Peter’s Express—gets the nod in this group of freshmen diagonal gaiters.  The Sugg animals, the 4 with Kurt, and the 8 with Duke appear most likely to fill the spaces underneath.    

Race 5

#2 R J Jetpac—has the highest earnings in this septet of freshmen pacers.  Nisonger could get his 2nd victory of the day.  The 3, 4, and 6 all...

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 TUESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 18

Race 1: 3- Celtic Prince – Drops in class and looks to take tonight’s opener. 1- Raiders Boy – Could be tough from the rail.
6- Sassy Osborne – Could add value to the ticket. 7- Unix Hanover – Could add further value to the exotics.

Race 2: 5- Dry Creek Shooter – Could complete the opening Double. 1- Ballerina Rosa – Could be tough from the rail.
3- Tanzanite Love – Looks to be tough with the right trip. 9- St Lads Mystic – Should get a good trip from the second tier.

Race 3: 1- Bookem – Gets the top-call to start tonight’s Pick 5. 3- Hooray For Willie – Has the ability to be prominently placed
on this ticket. 7- Fort Commander – Could add value to the ticket.

Race 4: 2- Mikes Majestic – Drops in class and could trot home a winner. 7- Muscle On Broadway – Could do well in here
despite the poor post draw. 1- Jailhouse Hooch – Could make the ticket from the rail. 4- Holyholyguacamolie – Has as good
of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 6- Acting Captain – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over several others to get the
job done in here. 4- Shark Control – Could be tough with the right trip. 1- Test Of Will – Looks to make the ticket from the rail.
2- Rusty’s No Fool – Draws well and should be in the thick of the action.

Race 6: 7- Wild Goose Chase – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight. 4- Thought Provoking – Another
that looks to have a big shot in here. 1- Rasmus – Could make the ticket from the rail. 6- Major Dreamboat – Could add value
to...

Sep 18, 2018

Two 2-year-old late closer stakes, one on the trot and one on the pace, offering a total of $40,000 were contested at Plainridge Park on Monday afternoon (Sept.17) offering some fantastic finishes and state-bred stars in the making.
The $20,000 Wood End Light final for 2-year-old trotters of both genders was won by the Massachusetts-bred The Fixer (Trixton-Give You My Word) who was a major upset.

The Fixer (Shane Taggart) and Prenuptial (Domenico Cecere) trotted side by side from the gate to the top of the turn, setting fractions of :28.2, :59 and 1:27.4 along the way. The two traded leads during the course of the trip but one never cleared the other. That was until the top of the stretch when Prenuptial tired and The Fixer trotted away to a two length win in 1:58, blowing up the tote board at 31-1.

It was the first lifetime win and a lifetime mark for The Fixer ($64.80) who was bred and is owned by Thomas Dillon. Gretchen Athearn trains the winner.

The Fixer is Massachusetts Sire Stake eligible and should be in action during the first leg of the 2-year-old division which kicks off at Plainridge Park on Monday (Oct. 1).

Then later, the $20,000 Nauset Light final for 2-year-old pacers of both genders was won by Fight Like Mike (Rock N Roll Heaven-Delco Voracious) who made a big late move.

Sylvia Trench (Jim Hardy) was the pacesetter who was under duress the entire mile. First Bangor (Jimmy Whittemore) pushed him to the half in :57 and at the three-quarters, Fight Like Mike (Mitchell Cushing) came flying three wide to draw alongside Sylvia Trench to argue from there until the wire. Sylvia Trench was at the pylons with Fight Like Mike alongside spinning out of the last turn. Hardy and Cushing were both rocking and knocking all the way down the lane until Fight Like Mike just got a head in front before the wire and won in 1:56.

It was also the first lifetime win and mark for Fight Like Mike ($6.20) who was bred and is...

Here are the picks for Monticello today for our IdaBet.com players:

1ST RACE: 1-4-2

2ND RACE: 5-3-7-2

3RD RACE: 3-2-1-4

4TH RACE: 5-1-4-3

5TH RACE: 3-1-7-6

6TH RACE: 5-1-4-2

7TH RACE: 1-4-2-3

8TH RACE: 6-4-5-1

Happy Wagering!

As a result of heavy rain and flash flooding predicted for most of New England on Tuesday (Sept. 18) due to the remnants of Hurricane Florence, Tuesday’s 12-race card at Plainridge Park has been postponed until Wednesday (Sept. 19). Post time will remain the same at 2 p.m.

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

1ST RACE – (6) IDEAL ICE was not bad trying fresh Lasix behind eight-ball in central Jersey. Seasonal 0-fer is gonna be price, which suckers us in for openers.

2ND RACE – (2) KEEGHAN HO did need room sooner in first try after four months of R&R. Figures tighter, draws too well to go against, can dispose of these.

3RD RACE – (6) CHEYENNE REIJANE could not get to the outside number here from pocket in last. We tried him then, stay figuring that foe is only legit rival.

6TH RACE – (1) ARRAKIS has the pole and the speed against a hodgepodge of ‘iffy’ rivals. Thus, we invoke ‘shortest distance between two points’ theory here.

7TH RACE – (5) MAJOR CAMBY is back for first local try since August of ’15, when he was Excelsiorite. Won twice in last four upstate, so viva free-legged.

9TH RACE – (6) FAITHFUL DESIRE has been pocket second in last couple, here then Philly. Not much preventing her from leaving, gaze despite rotten venue.

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$2 +/- (thru Sat., Sept. 15) – 249 wins ($2,006.10)
from 1,083 ($2,166) selex (-$159.90, now available in take-out containers)

highest-priced winner – HIGHVIEW CONALL N ($43.60)
lowest-priced winner – CHASIN’ DREAMS ($2.30)

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