Here are the picks for Monticello for our IdaBet players”
1ST RACE: 1-4-5-7
2ND RACE: 5-1-2-3
3RD RACE: 3-2-7-5
4TH RACE: 5-3-1-7
5TH RACE: 2-4-1-5
6TH RACE: 6-4-2-3
7TH RACE: 4-2-3-8
8TH RACE: 3-5-7-2
9TH RACE: 6-2-4-3
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Some insights into tonight’s racing program for our IdaBet.com players:
1ST RACE – (4) STYXIT TO EM N was decent third this level first start off claim. Better recent resume compared to these, many of whom are trying tougher.
2ND RACE – (5) ACEFORTYFOURAMANDA remains a regular endorsee and continues to pays way as bottom-level number. Snapped after first-up in last.
4TH RACE – (3) CRACKER COFFEE has been begging (supposedly) for a better getaway, which she finally gets now. Perhaps it does her some good in here.
5TH RACE – (2) ABERDEEN HANOVER gets another four-eyeball while staying versus same caliber. Rare leave last out only to get stuck behind tiring foe.
7TH RACE – (1) CAPOZZO has been quite competent in last handful against lighter lasses, with a solid, first-up ‘peeked’ win in last. Whips tougher from pole.
9TH RACE – (4) DEETZY makes seasonal bow after pair of qualifiers, latter with purpose. We’re not crazy about pickin’ em off the layoff, but could be ready.
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$2 +/- (thru Mon., Feb. 19) – 39 wins ($389.80)
from 191 ($382) selex (+$7.80, dwindling funds, but boundless logic)
highest-priced winner – MACHTU N ($33.80)
lowest-priced winner – SOTO ($2.70)
BY FRANK DRUCKER,
Publicity Director, Empire City @ Yonkers Raceway
We are happy to offer our IdaBet players the race cards for the eigth meeting of the 2018 Dubai World Cup Carnival.
Meydan Selections:
We saw two nice performances on Saturday at Meydan. Both Yalta and Heavy Metal made all for decisive victories over six furlongs and a mile respectively. Yalta ran a Time figure that suggests he is the best locally trained dirt sprinter operating at the moment and Heavy Metal is firmly on the road to the Godolphin Mile. Both are trained by Salem Bin Ghadayer, who has had a superb World Cup Carnival.
This week we have an excellent card and I’m hoping I can add to the treble secured here on the blog on Saturday. Here are my five selections this week.
09:30am (ET) Meydan – Ertijaal:
This Meydan Sprint is a cracker and can go to the world-class course specialist Ertijaal at the expense of the very useful UAE debutant Blue Point. Ertijaal is the course record holder here, and excels at this the minimum trip. He also has the benefit of a recent run, where he beat subsequent winner Hit the Bid. This sharp five furlongs suits him ideally, and could well be too sharp for the returning Blue Point who has top-class form at six furlongs and may well be a significant player in the Al Quoz Sprint on World Cup night on March 31 over 6f. For the here and now, however, I believe it will be Ertijaal’s day once again at his beloved course.
10:40am (ET) Meydan – Kimbear:
This horse has been spoken of in glowing terms by his trainer Doug Watson. On his Meydan debut over a mile he was most...
Sunland Park Selections For Our IdaBet Players:
1st
SOUTH WIMBLEDON – Plenty of sprinting speed.
MULBERRY – Stays within range.
KELSEY – Fits fine here.
2nd
HOLLYWOOD HENRY – Ran 2nd in Red Hedeman Mile.
CAN’T STOP SAMOKEN – Very game 2nd to Southwest Moonlite.
STORMING BACK – Likes to route, still a threat.
3rd
TIMELESS INDY – Judge Lanier Racing product, likes to win.
NUSRET – Ran a good third against tough company.
TELEQUEST – Forces the issue.
4th
JUDY’S JAM – Explosive stretch run in last.
LOVABLE LILLY – Filly by Violence has ability.
TOP SNAP – Ran third in debut against top one.
5th
DOM DEE DOM DOM – Experienced miler.
BIG BOOM – Juarez, Jr. helps chances.
TEARS FOR BELLE – Gains a minor share.
6th
MORNING MONSTER – Fast closer, one to fear.
GRANDPA’S RUMOR – Improving form.
PLAYIN TOUGH – Rates a major player.
7th
WAR WOUNDS – Likes this track.
SOLID CONVICTIONS – Just missed at odds-on.
DIABOLICAL MILE – A sleeper.
8th
K L S FORTY THREE – Former Oaklawn Park runner.
UNBRIDLED RIVER – Broke maiden last December.
BOLD DETERMINATION – Henry Dominguez trains.
9th
K B STORM – Needs a clear early lead.
TEF’S ORDEAL – Keeps on trying.
DOM COOL – Must use in the exotics.
BY ERIC ALWAN
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Buffalo Raceway has cancelled racing for Wednesday, February 21. The track will draw for Friday, February 23 on Tuesday morning, February 20. The temperatures are expected to be in the 60s on Tuesday and Wednesday with heavy rain causing impossible racing conditions. “I regret this decision and the circumstances causing the cancellations the past week. It has been a very difficult winter with multiple thaws, followed by freezing temperatures. Where much of the cause is Mother Nature, I accept the responsibility for the well-being of racing operation that has impacted negatively on the employees, horsemen, and gaming commission employees”, said COO James Mango. “After discussions with Bruce Tubin, President of WNYHHA, we have agreed to employ the services of Kim Crawford, renowned race track consultant to come in this week to advise track management in its efforts to prepare the track to race this weekend. The track crew has worked 24 hours a day the past week to help alleviate the problem.”
The track is hopeful to resume racing operations on Friday with a first post at 5:00 pm.
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