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

(reminder, no Sundays until Nov. 4th,  so permission to watch football).

1ST RACE – (5) THE LUNCH PAIL is one of few who’s actually helped by drawing out. Class dip ain’t gonna bother either, nor would some speedy intervals.  

2ND RACE – (5) SOME PLAYA has been four-eyeballed more than once in this missive. Surmising not above pay grade at this level, but needs some guidance.

3RD RACE – (2) PACING MAJOR N is another fairly regular ‘victim’ here, slipping down ladder once again. If there’s an alibi this time around, can’t find one.

5TH RACE – (3) SATIN DANCER returns after third in world-record, extra- distance event at Pocono. Taken to slap around the lads in not quite adult-table trot.

6TH RACE – (1) SUNFIRE BLUE CHIP is back for first visit in nearly three months. We’re not sure if he’s top-shelf material, but pole-assigned and can use it.

9TH RACE – (6) TIGHT LINES is another returning here for...

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 8
Race 1: 5- Get Your Armor – Drops slightly in class and looks to start tonight’s Daily Double. 3- Princess Rougarou – Was
a winner last time out and looks to be tough again tonight. 2- Osborne’s Ellie – Has been racing well and that trend looks to
continue. 1- Belle’s Delight – Looks to be in the thick of the action from the rail.

Race 2: 2- Feelin The Sea – Draws well upon dropping in class and looks to pace home a winner. 1- Legal Process – Should
be a tough contender from the rail. 4- Star Of The West – Drops in class and could make the ticket. 8- Three Secrets – Could
grab a piece of the action despite starting from the far outside.

Race 3: 6- Lakeishe Hall – Looks to be successful upon coming to Northfield. 3- Al-Mar-Got A Fever – Made the ticket in
three of her last four races and could be right there again tonight. 2- All About The Pace – Draws well and looks to make the
ticket.

Race 4: 1- Johnsbadgirl – Draws the inside advantage and that advantage could be key to being successful in here.
3- Anegada – Could be tough upon returning to Northfield. 2- Ruler’s Best – Drops in class and could make the ticket.
6- Naked At The Beach – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 1- CG Satin – Could strike from the rail. 2- Braida Hanover – Moves down in class and looks to be tough in here.
4- Brian’s Magic Girl – Made the ticket in both of her most recent races and looks to be right there again tonight.
8- Richerthanrayno – Could add value to the exotics.

Race 6: 5- Tucson Breeze – Has two...

Trainer Bret Calhoun continued his red hot streak Thursday night at Remington Park, getting his fifth winner of the meet from only 16 starters as he took the featured eighth race with Night Strike.

The 3-year-old colt was sent off at 2-1 odds and held off Oklahoma Horse Racing Hall of Famer Donnie Von Hemel’s late-charging favorite Rowdy The Warrior by a head. Rowdy The Warrior also went off at 2-1, but had slightly more money wagered on him than the winner. Call a Cop at 5-2 got up for third another three lengths back.

Night Strike paid $6.80 to win, $3.40 to place and $2.20 to show across the board. He earned $24,922 from a purse of $43,350, increasing his lifetime bankroll past the $100,000 mark to $119,302. The sophomore Oklahoma-bred son of Liaison, out of the Smart Strike mare Concert Strike has now won 2-of-11 in his career. He covered the 1 mile-70 yards in 1:41.84 seconds over a fast track.

Horsemen’s Standings

In the trainers’ race, National Racing Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen caught leading conditioner Karl Broberg for the lead atop the standings with nine apiece. Asmussen had a training double with jockey Ramon Vazquez aboard both winners… Vazquez posted a riding triple, winning another race on Thursday for trainer Boyd Caster. The hat trick tied Vazquez with Richard Eramia for second place in the jockey standings. They each have nine victories apiece for the meet, two behind top rider David Cabrera with 11.

Tracking the Big-Money Payoffs

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With no winning ticket once again on Wednesday (Sept. 5), Batavia Downs will offer a $2,940 carryover and $6,000 guaranteed pool in the early Pick-5 when racing resumes on Friday (Sept. 7) at the oldest lighted harness track in America.

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Sep 6, 2018

Three divisions of 3-year-old pacing colts and geldings went postward at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Sept.5) to compete for the $117,600 in purses up for grabs as well as the last chance to accrue available points to make the $225,000 final for this group.

In the first $39,200 division, Ghost Dance (American Ideal-Epoxy Queen) pulled the upset at 9-1 and closed hard to do it. .

The heavy post time favorite Topville Olympian (Brett Miller) shot right to the front and took the field to the half in :55.3. There, Rockapelo (Jason Bartlett) pulled first up with Ghost Dance (Scott Zeron) on his back as they heaed into the turn. Rockapelo cleared quickly around the tiring Topville Olympian, whose gap then allowed Ghost Dance to drop back to the pylons behind the new leader to save ground. These two stood pat until the top of the lane where Zeron pulled Ghost Dance and paced by Rockapelo at the wire winning by a length in 1:52.

“The race set up well for us and he got brave with the two-hole trip. And then he paced strong in the lane” said Zeron after the race.

It was the fourth win of the year for Ghost Dance ($20.00) and it pushed his earnings to $98,002 for owner Millar Farm. Rick Zeron trains the winner.

The second $39,200 split was won by Ideal Feeling (American Ideal-Feelinglikeastar) who made a statement move at the half and then stretched out from there.

Ostro Hanover (Louis Roy) rushed to the front and set early splits of :27 and :56.3. But before they hit that second timer, Ideal Feeling (Jason Bartlett) was out and rolling and took the front by the time they hit the third turn and from there, the race was history. Ideal Feeling opened up a three length advantage as he hit the third quarter in 1:24 and then rounded the final bend and cruised home...