Some insights into tonight’s racing program for our IdaBet players:
4TH RACE – (5) ESCAPE THE NEWS returned with some crisp, late energy in ’18 bow. Now intrigues getting tagged in ‘Welcome Baffles Gravel’ Invitational.
5TH RACE – (2) MACINTOSH N was gazed from pole in last, but didn’t put up much of a fight to pocket protect. No-threat third, maybe more aggressive here.
6TH RACE – (2) TAKE IT BACK TERRY did too well with the 1-through-6 draw to ignore in tonight’s winners-over feature. Never cheats in effort department.
7TH RACE – (2) RURAL ART was given a decent-enough tow a week ago, but didn’t fire. Even third then when ‘peeked,’ gets another short from good venue.
8TH RACE – (5) BETTOREVER annoyed us last time around, perfectly set up behind eventual first-up winner, finding best stride too late. Thus, we go again.
10TH RACE – (3) MACON GEORGIA A was beast as high-end claimer late last season, then raced out of his element. Returns for price and may have takers.
11TH RACE – (5) SOTO couldn’t hack a two-move effort in seasonal debut a week ago. Hard-trying sort figures to have much easier time from here, so we gaze.
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$2 +/- (thru Tue., Jan. 16) – 12 wins ($157.20)
from 48 ($96) selex (+$61.20, and no collusion, either)
highest-priced winner – MORE THAN MANY ($21.80)
lowest-priced winner – OZONE BLUE CHIP ($4.60)
BY FRANK DRUCKER,
Publicity Director, Empire City @ Yonkers Raceway