Please be advised that Monticello has cancelled live racing for this Friday, December 22, 2017.
We will resume racing Tuesday, December 26th, 12:25 post.
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For our IdaBet players, here are the Wednesday Picks for Monticello. Happy Wagering!
1ST RACE: 5-2-6-1
2ND RACE: 1-6-5-3
3RD RACE: 8-5-4-2
4TH RACE: 3-7-8-2
5TH RACE: 1-2-5-6
6TH RACE: 1-6-4-7
7TH RACE: 1-3-7-2
8TH RACE: 3-7-4-6
9TH RACE: 4-2-1-3
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, DECEMBER 20
Race 1: 1- Crazy Eyes – Should be fresh off a layoff and could win upon her return. 2- Vicious Lies – Is another that has a big shot in here. 4- Hooray For Willie – Made the ticket last time out and could be right there again tonight. 8- I’ve Got Spirit – Could add value to the exotics.
Race 2: 8- Big Bro – Has two wins in a row and looks to garner a three-peat this time around. 2- Bobby One Mile – Made the ticket last time out and looks to be right there again tonight. 4- Everclear Hanover – Could add value to the ticket. 1- Andoverthethrill – Looks to be a solid contender from the rail.
Race 3: 4- Credit Creation – Gets the top-call to start tonight’s Pick 5; minding his manners is the key. 8- Ibanez – Could do well in here despite starting from the far outside. 1- Holyholyguacamolie – Could be tough from the rail.
Race 4: 2- Painted Truth – Was a beaten favorite last time out but could prevail for his backers this time around. 1- Mr Bankrupt – Was a winner last time out and could be tough again tonight. 4- Gorgeous Mexico – Should not be overlooked as a potential contender in here. 3- Irish Beach Kidd – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 2- Obsessed Blue Chip – Was a winner two starts back and could strike again tonight. 9- Fly’n Ellie – Has been racing well and that trend looks to continue. 8- Latte Jo – Could make the ticket despite starting from the far outside. 1- Sixteen Misters – Looks to grab a piece of the action from the rail.
Race 6: 1- Intuitive Writer – Has two wins in a row and looks to keep the streak alive. 6- It’s Saul...
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2017
COLLECTED IN SHARP WORK FOR SAN ANTONIO
Arrogate conqueror Collected and Triple Crown hopeful Dabster are but two of the stakes stalwarts from Bob Baffert’s star-studded stable set to compete at Santa Anita on its traditional Winter Meet opening day program next Tuesday, Dec. 26.
Collected, a four-year-old son of City Zip owned by Speedway Stable, LLC, led throughout the 1 ¼-mile Pacific Classic on Aug. 19, holding off Arrogate by a half-length.
With jockey Drayden Van Dyke aboard this morning, Collected, who will be ridden by Mike Smith on opening day, worked seven furlongs early Tuesday morning in 1:25.60.
“Very, very nice,” is how Van Dyke assessed the breeze. “He goes at such a high cruising speed, at the top of the lane it’s like he re-breaks again and he’s just starting to work. He’s doing very well.”
Added Baffert: “He worked great. We’re ready for opening day.”
Collected, second to likely Horse of the Year Gun Runner in the Breeders’ Cup Classic Nov. 4, is one of four Baffert horses nominated to the Grade II, $300,000 San Antonio, which will be run for the first time in its 80-year history on opening day, and as such will serve as a key prep for the $16 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 27.
Baffert also has Cat Burglar, Hoppertunity and Irish Freedom nominated to the San Antonio, a mile and 1 1/16 test for three-year-olds and up, which Baffert won in 2016 with Hoppertunity; twice with Game On Dude in 2012 and 2013; with Richard’s Kid in 2010; and Congaree in 2003.
Hoppertunity also is expected to run under Flavien Prat, who rode the venerable...
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