Due to heavy rain in the forecast, the 12-race card from Plainridge Park Casino that was scheduled for tomorrow, September 18, has been moved to Wednesday, September 19. First post time is 2:00pm ET.
Attached is an updated live calendar that reflects this change.
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Yonkers Raceway is altering its September racing dates.
In preparation for the Saturday, Sept. 22nd, New York Night of Champions, the Raceway shall be dark Friday night, Sept. 21st. This was necessitated by the use the paddock as a detention area for the Night of Champions participants.
The make up the date, Yonkers is racing Wednesday, Sept. 26th, with a usual night post of 6:50 PM.
We apologize for the late notice and appreciate everyone’s cooperation.
FRANK DRUCKER, Publicity Director, Empire City @ Yonkers Raceway
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Sep 17, 2018
Trials for rich Alex Picov Futurity headline huge Monday racing card
It is the championship season for Ontario Quarter Horse racing and the action heats up Monday afternoon.
Two trials for the $75,000 Alex Picov Futurity (final is on Oct. 8), one of the most prestigious races for juveniles in Canada, have attracted fields of nine and 10 tackling 400 yards.
MILDRED DIDRICKSON, a filly named for the remarkable track and field Olympian and champion golfer, is one of the major players in the first trial which is race 2. Owned by Milena Kwiecien and trained by Ajax Downs’ leading conditioner Jason Pascoe, the filly was a trial winner at Canterbury Downs in Minnesota and is making her Ajax debut. Her stablemate STRIPPER DUST, winner of the Bonus Futurity Stakes here on July 15 is also an exciting entrant.
The second trial, going as race 3 is headed by Erik and Joyce Lehtinen’s SHE’S SIZZLING, an Ontario-bred who began her career in the U.S. and has two wins from four starts.
Monday’s card has also lured reigning Horse of the Year COUNTRY BOY 123 who is entered in the 250-yard Sprint Series. Unbeaten in five starts in 2018, Country Boy 123 is prepping for the important Alex Picov Memorial Championship and this will be the shortest distance the 5-year-old has ever attempted.
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(Photo below is STRIPPER DUST, an exciting 2-year-old filly who is one of the favourites in the first Trial for the Alex...
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 MONDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 17
Race 1: 1- Pay The Winner – Draws the rail upon dropping in class and looks to take tonight’s opener. 5- Mego Moss – Finished second in both
of her most recent races and could be the runner-up again tonight. 2- Concept – Draws well and should get a good trip in here.
7- Headsaregonna Turn – Could grab a piece of the action despite the poor post draw.
Race 2: 1- Mcraven – Draws the inside advantage and that advantage could be key to be successful in here. 7- DCN Make My Day – Looks
to be tough upon coming to Northfield. 2- Higgins – Draws well and should get a good trip. 5- Play It Again Sam – Drops in class and should
improve.
Race 3: 4- Cash Leebrook – Gets the top-call to start tonight’s Pick 5. 5- Joyfulntriumphant – Drops in class and could be tough in here.
3- Grana Padanno – Finished third last time out and could make the ticket again tonight.
Race 4: 3- Momma’s Jolt – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight. 1- A Bettor World – Looks to be tough from the rail.
4- Good Win Earl – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 2- Thinkofagameplan – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete
the Superfecta.
Race 5: 1- Phat Stacks – Looks to score from the rail. 6- Pop I – Drops in class and looks to be tough in here. 3- Keystone Harper – Made the
ticket in two of his last three races and looks to be right there again tonight. 5- Monarch Baur – Looks to be in the thick of the action.
Race 6: 1- Anoche – Could be victorious upon coming to Northfield. 2- Finding Terror – Made the ticket in all four of his...
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DELAWARE COUNTY FAIR
09/17/2018
Selections by “Sulky Sam”
Dedicated in loving memory to the late Sam McKee, the best ambassador our sport has ever had.
Race 1
#1 Saulsbrook Astrobo—is a Maritme-bred altered son of Astronomical who looks ready to “go down the road” in the opener today. Owner-trainer-driver Jeff Nisonger looks capable of the task. You can use the 4 & 5 underneath.
Race 2
#5 Trotslikenoother—is 4 for 4 on the program when steered by Dan Noble, as she is today. She has great early foot, which will serve her well here. The 2 & 3 look like logical selections for exotics.
Race 3
#2 California Love—won here last year, and is enjoying a pretty good sophomore campaign. Ron Wrenn Jr. gets his first of the day here. The 1 & 3 are exotic ticket material.
Race 4
#3 Rock On Creek—gets Stahl back today, and he has done well in the past with this gelded son of Pet Rock. The rail horse looks a clear 2nd, while the 4 and 7 look likely to fill the 3rd spot.
Race 5
#5 Urban Buzz—is a nice freshman filly trotter by Full Count who is 8 of 11 in her 1st racing season. Veteran McIlmurray takes the lines as usual for conditioner Sweeney. The 2, 3, and 6 should complete the balance of the ticket.
Race 6
#7 In Trouble Again—should be the 2nd winner of the day for Nisonger, who has training duties on this guy, but does not own this one. The 1, 4, and 5 compete for minor spoils.
Race 7
#8 Winbak Charles M—has the gate speed and aggressive pilot in McCown to overcome the post...
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