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Dec 13, 2017

OVER $600,000 NOW RAISED TO HELP VICTIMS OF LAST WEEK’S SAN LUIS REY DOWNS TRAINING CENTER FIRE BY THE STRONACH GROUP/SANTA ANITA & DEL MAR GOFUNDME EFFORT

$250,000 HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR IMMEDIATE DISPERSAL TO ASSIST WITH URGENT EXPENSES

More than $600,000 currently has been raised via donations to the TSG/Santa Anita & Del Mar GoFundMe account through a world-wide outpouring to help the victims of last Thursday’s devastating Lilac Fire which destroyed eight barns at San Luis Rey Downs Training Center, claiming the lives of 46 Thoroughbreds and displacing hundreds of workers.

To address immediate needs, a working committee has been formed to oversee those funds and has announced that $250,000 will be distributed this week to those in critical need. “We have well over 200 stable workers that have been severely impacted by this fire, some have lost everything and all have been significantly affected by the fire,” said Newby. “The committee is allocating an immediate disbursement of $500 each for every one of these workers to help them with living expenses and immediate needs. Getting this much needed financial assistance to the grooms and other stable workers as quickly as possible is a top priority for all of us and this will ensure they’ll have the money within two days.”

Jerkens, who has been overseeing a massive relief effort in the Del Mar Stable Area, noted that 20 different trainers were stabled in those barns at San Luis Rey that were destroyed by Thursday’s fire. He pointed to a need for supplies—bridles, halters, saddles, bits, webbings, bandages, feed buckets, stall mats, hay nets and more.

“Financial assistance to these trainers will be based and allocated on the size of their stable so that we can help with immediate needs to care for their horses,” said Jerkens. “By assisting the trainers who lost everything, we not only ensure their horses are receiving everything they need, it also...

We are pleased to offer our IdaBet players, Delta Downs’ very own Jackpot Picks for Wednesday, December 13th.

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REVISED Lock! Sorry for the confusion but the lock posted earlier was incorrect.

Hump Day “Lock” is at Northfield Park on race 8  with the #1-Village Beat-Going for 2 in a row and has rail. Will win for Driver Aaron Merriman.
Yesterday’s Lock faded off the board.  Howard’s record now stands at 159 of 257 wins with 42 places and 17 thirds

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For our IdaBet players, here are the Wednesday Picks for Monticello. Happy Wagering!

1ST RACE: 2-5-1-6

2ND RACE: 4-2-3-1

3RD RACE: 1-5-6-7

4TH RACE: 4-2-3-5

5TH RACE: 1-6-2-7

6TH RACE: 5-4-6-1

7TH RACE: 8-1-2-7

8TH RACE: 4-6-2-5

9TH RACE: 5-2-4-1

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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, DECEMBER 13

Race 1: 3- Fort Commander – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to take tonight’s opener. 4- Work That Magic – Looks to be tough in here if she minds her manners. 2- Christina Victory – Could be a factor with a clean effort. 7- Gonnakissmeornot – Should get a good trip from the second tier.

Race 2: 3- Striking Big Ben – Has been known to show speed against these before, and looks like he could be tough against this class again. 8- Classic Jesse– Looks to be tough at this level of competition. 4- Stoneborough – Gets a much better draw this week and if he can stay flat, he should be close. 6- Flyn’n Ellie – Could add value from mid-pack.

Race 3: 1- Uncle Dan – Another good draw tonight, not a lot of speed, but can close and pass horses late. 3- Up Front Corbin – Dropped to this class last time out and finished a game 3rd closing late, better post could spell success. 2- Soloist – Could be tough, coming to Northfield for the first time.

Race 4: 2- John L – Gets a better draw this week after a tough trip from post eight last out, look for more tonight. 1- It’s Saul Goode – Another with a big shot in here. 4- Selkirk Sapphire – Gets a good draw tonight and could be tough if she stays flat. 9- Gorgeous Mexico – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 2- Hupomone – Is one of the more consistent claimers in the group this week, expect a big effort at a short price. 1- Step On It – Has the ability to be prominently placed on this ticket. 3- Henpecked – Should get a good trip from the inside post. 7- Learning Lindy...

The Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) have announced their horses of the meet for 2017 at Batavia Downs.

Pacer of the Meet: Focus Power

While racing in the top Open class for 13 starts at Batavia, western New York newcomer Focus Power won three times and finished second another five while amassing $36,010 in purses. He was on fire in September when he won three out of four starts while setting two new lifetime marks during that period (September 2, 1:53 and September 23, 1:52.4).

After being claimed at Yonkers just prior to the start of the Batavia meet, Focus Power made an immediate impact to the good fortunes of owner James Caradori and trainer Darrin Monti. Driver Drew Monti was aboard for every start. Overall Focus Power has nine wins in 2017 and earnings that total $97,395.

Trotter of the Meet: BZ Glide

BZ Glide was a fixture in the weekly Open trot once again this year and showed although he’s getting older, he hasn’t lost a step. In 15 starts against the local best, BZ Glide won three with six seconds and a third banking $34,405 in the process. He also set a seasonal mark of 1:56.3.

As has been the case every year, the family affair of Alana Caprio training and Mike Caprio driving, the two...