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Aug 30, 2018

It’s not unusual to see a son of Kitten’s Joy win on the turf; he has been the top sire on the grass for the past couple of years now. What is strange is to see one score at 14-1 odds and then to have two Kitten’s Joy horses finish 1-2, keying a boxcar exacta is hard to believe.

Trainer Joyce Salisbury gave a leg up to jockey Lindey Wade on Wednesday night at Remington Park in the featured $34,000 allowance race where he booted home a winner in Bo Tee. The 3-year-old gelding, owned by Duane Salisbury of Edmond, Okla., covered one mile on firm turf in 1:35.27.

Bo Tee finished 1-3/4 lengths ahead of runner-up Cash Kitten, also sired by Kitten’s Joy. Hesabully ran third, 4-1/4 lengths behind Bo Tee. The Kitten’s Joy exacta of 3-1 returned $302.20 on a $2 wager. It was the first win of the meet for both Salisbury and Wade.

Bo Tee, a Kentucky-bred, is from the hard Spun mare Credit Spread. He won his fourth career race from 14 attempts, earning $20,043 to boost his career total to $64,355.

Bo Tee paid $30.80 to win, $16.20 to place and $8.60 to show. Cash Kitten, at 10-1 win odds, returned $12.60 to place and $9.20 to show. The two Kitten’s Joy horses combined with Hesabully (21-1 odds) to add to the plethora of exotic wagers that have paid more than $1,000 at Remington Park in the first two weeks of racing. In the first two days, 14 bets returned the pot of gold of four figures. Add this allowance race’s 10-cent superfecta to that list, returning $1,202.36 on a dime wager with the 2-1 favorite, Major Brown, running fourth.

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Some insights into tonight’s racing program (Viva Thursdays).   

1ST RACE – (1) LONE SURVIVOR wins the draw as one of mundane octet in opener. All of these have had more than share of shots as bottom feeders, so….?

2ND RACE – (5) BLUSH HANOVER tried it first-up against notch better in last, hanging around for final pay envelope. Elevator goes to basement tonite, nod.

6TH RACE – (1) WAR DADDY did not disgrace himself first purse try after five months off. Did take coin, would suspect he shall again despite trying tougher.

7TH RACE – (4) DEUCES FOR CHARITY seems to do her best work out-of-town, takes meaningful class dip. It’s not first time we’ve gone down this road.   

8TH RACE – (1) SOME PLAYA was ‘four-eyeballed’ a couple of starts ago, needing room earlier while closing into fave. Has the speed, the pole and the gaze.

10TH RACE – (4) ALOTBETTOR N did not disgrace in last, rally for minor against foe that repeated in Monday finale. His best better than anyone else’s here.  

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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 “Ayers Above WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 29
Race 1: 9- Seal Sniper – Looks to break his maiden upon coming to Cleveland. 1- One Sharp Bullet – Should be a major factor from the rail.
4- Ms Carnoustie – Looks to be right there if she minds her manners. 2- JP Power – Should not be overlooked as a potential contender.

Race 2: 1- El Puncho – Draws the inside advantage and could use that advantage to be successful in here. 2- Cowboy Cop – Made the ticket in
both of his most recent efforts and could be right there again tonight. 7- Sir Howie’s Z Tam – Could make the ticket despite the poor post draw.
6- War Drums – Looks to be able to garner a minor share in here.

Race 3: 5- Tartufo Lindy – Gets the top-call to start tonight’s Pick 5. 3- Jailhouse Roxie – Won her most recent effort and could do well again.
7- Perfect Trip – Made the ticket in all five of his most recent races and could be right there again tonight.

Race 4: 7- Ballistic Tip – Drops in class and could get the job done at this level of competition. 2- D Gs Suavemente – Should be fresh off a short
layoff and could do well in here. 3- Mister Fantastic – Could make the ticket if he is completely over the lameness he had the last time he was
scheduled to compete. 6- Real Image – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 1- Jetzilla – Was a winner last time out and could roll again tonight. 5- Hillbilly Bert – Has been second five starts in a row and could be
the runner-up again tonight. 9- Bobby One Mile – Should get a good trip from the second tier. 3- Johnny’s Gilly – Could add value to the...

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, AUGUST 28
Race 1: 2- JJ Tanner – Draws well and could score with the right trip. 9- Wilbur’s Z Tam – Could be tough from the second
tier. 7- Higgins – Could make the ticket despite the poor post draw. 4- Wellsaidandone – Looks to be in the thick of the action.

Race 2: 1- Aukland Flyer – Looks to roll from the rail. 9- Oden Blue Chip – Should get a good trip and looks to be tough from
the second tier. 4- Craig Michael – Could add value to the ticket. 7- Chang Dynasty – Could add further value to the exotics.

Race 3: 2- One Too Many – Gets the top-call to start tonight’s Pick 5. 3- Pathian – Moves barns and could improve. 5- Above
The Law – Could make the ticket upon returning to Northfield.

Race 4: 3- Bowdie De Vie – Drops in class and could be successful in here. 4- Wegoferdaprize – Could do well in here if he
minds his manners. 2- Fort Commander – Draws well and could make the ticket. 5- Montana Skies – Has as good of a shot as
any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 1- Farmerssixfournine – Draws the inside advantage and could use that advantage to be successful in here. 3- Sink
The Mcbismark – Another that looks to have a big shot in here. 4- Turbo Mach – Is worthy of due consideration. 9- Ideal
Rowan – Looks to be in the thick of the action from the second tier.

Race 6: 1- Thinkofagameplan – Made the ticket last time out; could lead the ticket this time around. 2- Caribbean BeachDraws
well and will be tough with the right trip. 6- Western Churchill – Could add value to the ticket. 3- Bias – Could add
further value to the...