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Monday’s picks for Monticello are posted below for our IdaBet.com players:

1ST RACE: 3-1-2-4

2ND RACE: 4-2-1-5

3RD RACE: 5-3-1-2

4TH RACE: 3-5-1-4

5TH RACE: 3-2-7-1

6TH RACE: 1-6-3-2

7TH RACE: 8-7-5-4

8TH RACE: 3-4-1-2

Thank you and good luck today!

Apr 2, 2018

Keeneland Welcomes 2018 Spring Race Meet

Opening weekend features eight graded stakes, anchored by $1 million Toyota Blue Grass

 Keeneland’s 2018 Spring Meet, which kicks off Friday, April 6, promises 16 days of spectacular racing highlighted by 16 stakes worth a season-record $4.4 million. The meet gets off to a fast start as opening weekend will showcase many of racing’s stars competing in eight graded stakes, led by the $1 million Toyota Blue Grass (G2) and $500,000 Central Bank Ashland (G1), nationally prominent prep races on the 2018 Roads to the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1), respectively.

 The Spring Meet runs April 6-27, with racing Wednesdays through Sundays. Gates open at 11 a.m. ET, with post time for the first race set for 1:05 p.m.

 Lucrative Purses Attract Racing’s Top Stables

 This spring, Keeneland will offer average daily purse money of $731,365, among the highest in North America. The rich purse schedule and idyllic surroundings attract the nation’s top owners, trainers and jockeys, who come to Keeneland to compete with the best in Thoroughbred racing.

 Keeneland welcomes Kentucky Utilities as the new sponsor of the $150,000 Transylvania (G3) on opening day. The Transylvania is a 1 1/16-mile race for 3-year-olds over the turf course.

 Opening Saturday, April 7, features 11 races, including five graded stakes led by the Toyota Blue Grass for 3-year-olds at 1 1/8 miles and the Central Bank Ashland for 3-year-old fillies at 1 1/16 miles. Each is worth 100 points to the winners on the Roads to the Derby and Oaks, respectively. The post position draw for both classic preps will be held Tuesday,...

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Some insights into tonight’s first racing program of the month or our IdaBet players:

4TH RACE – (5) RUN AND TELL PAP isn’t nearly consistent number from last visit, but returns here for new barn at rock-bottom condition. Tepidly nodded.

5TH RACE – (3) DELIGHTFUL SPACE tries it off barn change after being bit overmatched in recent Petticoat. Goes up against any number of series refugees.

7TH RACE – (4) ROCK ABSORBER has worked way up ladder, acquitting him well for rotating barns. Sees tougher claiming tonite, but deserves shot to try.

10TH RACE – (3) SKINNY DIPPER chased a runaway from loose pocket in ‘open’ condition last out. Finds her way back into restricted ranks and ought to fit.  

11TH RACE – (3) BRAVE WORLD crosses the border with decent enough big-track resume. Has Ontario ‘B’ track, small-oval experience before U-S debut.

12TH RACE – (6) MAKASI has been regular endorse off ours, winning at a dozen-to-one two starts ago. Drill remains the same…needs numbers to close into.  

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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 SATURDAY EVENING, MARCH 31
Race 1: 1- Thebigbamtheory – Draws the rail upon dropping in class and looks to start the Daily Double. 2- Bourbon And
Barley – Another that looks to have a big shot in here. 3- Jewels Forreal – Could be a factor in her sophomore debut. 4-
Spanish Dream – Looks to be in the thick of the action.

Race 2: 2- Designated Drinker – Draws well and could prevail with the right trip. 5- Feelin Lilly – Has the ability to be
prominently placed on this ticket. 1- Lady Ideal – Looks to be tough from the rail. 6- Forever The Gold – Looks to grab a piece
of the action.

Race 3: 1- Marigold Bloom – Has the inside and gets the top-call to start tonight’s Pick 5. 2- My Caroline – Draws well and
looks to be tough in here. 3- Astroficial – Could add some value to the ticket.

Race 4: 7- Bye Bye Felicia – Could overcome the post draw to get the job done in here. 4- High Fashion Mel – Another that
looks to have a big shot in here. 5- Lyra – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 3- It’s A Miracle – Has as good of
a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 3- Beat Of NY – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over several others to get the job
done in here. 5- Iwilldowhatido – Another that appears to have a big shot in here. 6- Bergerac – One of several in here that
could make the ticket. 1- Lima Thunder – Looks to be a factor from the rail.

Race 6: 2- Feelin The Sea – Draws well and could score in here. 1- Miss Two Punch – Looks to be a major factor from the rail.
4- Cowgirl Chic – Should...

Some insights into tonight’s last-of-the-month, last-of-the-meet

racing program (and Happy Easter).

1ST RACE – (4) BAKERSFIELD was way out of his element in Levy Series, not here. Slips down to what for him is very workable level, can’t ignore in opener.  

4TH RACE – (1) DREAM OF LUCK has pair of recent wins in the class, fact which makes him governor of this group. Tough from pole in field with pretenders.   

5TH RACE – (1) DON’TCALLMEFRANCIS is another class dipper, though rivals are quite talented. Wins draws and returns to level of last victory, earns nod.

7TH RACE – (3) MISSILE J has been given pair of less-than-stellar road trips in first two Levy starts, both at odds-on. Has one of series studs to inside, so price?

9TH RACE – (2) IN SECRET didn’t leave gate in latest, giving him no shot, but showed up late with good energy. Hasn’t started this close to pylons in forever.

11TH RACE – (3) LONG LIVE ROCK gets himself four-eyeballed in the last series event of nite. First try not bad, draws better than what figures to have to...