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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” TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 5

Race 1: 3- Work That Magic – Looks to be successful in here if she minds her manners. 5- Herbinator – Drops in class and looks to be tough. 1- Ciro – Could add some value from the rail. 2- Tymal Bling – Draws well and should get a good trip.

Race 2: 2- Pickwick – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight. 5- Here Comes Hudd – Receives class relief and could be tough at this level of competition. 1- Zebs Cam Bo – Could be tough from the rail. 6- Twinkle Like Astar – Could add value to the exotics.

Race 3: 5- Skyway Jaguar – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight to start the Pick 5. 1- Carbon Footprint – Looks to have a presence from the rail. 3- Patient ID – Made the ticket in three of his last four starts and looks to be right there again tonight.

Race 4: 2- Midnight Gambol – Draws into a race where several could win; this on gets the slight call over the others to get the job done in here. 7- Windsun Stetson – Looks to be tough in here despite the poor post draw. 6- Einsteins Best – Could add value to the ticket. 5- The Kop – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 2- Scarlet Cat – Won two of his last three races and could strike again tonight. 1- Only Live Once – Should be tough from the rail. 4- Gotta Go B B – One of several in here that is worthy of strong consideration. 5- Gleneagles – Looks to be in the thick of the action.

Race 6: 6- Muscolo – Moves to the Burke barn and that has been a winning move for many. 2- Dew In The Desert – Draws well and should get a good trip. 4- High Blue – Looks to be tough in...

For our IdaBet players, here are the Wednesday Picks for Monticello. Good luck!

1ST RACE: 6-1-5-2

2ND RACE: 3-1-2-4

3RD RACE: 2-6-1-7

4TH RACE: 5-1-2-4

5TH RACE: 6-3-5-1

6TH RACE: 5-3-1-4

7TH RACE: 3-6-1-2

8TH RACE: 4-7-6-1

We wanted to let our valued IdaBet.com players know that Delta Downs will have a first post of 5:40 pm CT on Wednesday, December 6th.

Have a great day everyone and thanks for choosing IdaBet.com!

Dec 4, 2017

Pole-assigned Thisjetsabookin’ (Jordan Stratton, $11.60) needed every bit of a perfect pocket trip Saturday night (Dec. 2^nd), winning Yonkers Raceway’s $40,000 Open Handicap Pace.

It was 11-10 favorite Caviart Luca (George Brennan) as the only leaver, working around Thisjetsabookin’ before a :27.2 opening quarter-mile. After a :56.1 intermission, The Real One (Pat Lachance) took out of fourth. He engaged the leader in and or of a 1:24.2 three-quarters, actually poking his noggin in front.

While Caviart Luca and The Real One were just about in synchronized step entering the lane, Thisjetsabookin’ was patiently awaiting his turn. He ducked inside, making it a three-way scrum. The short route was the best route, as Thisjetsabookin’ won by a neck in 1:52.4…matching his season’s-best effort.

The Real One won the battle, but lost the war, with Caviart Luca, Orillia Joe (Brent Holland) and Bakersfield (Greg Merton) rounding out the payees.

For third choice Thisjetsabookin’, 5-year-old Jereme’s Jet gelding owned by William Emmon and trained by William Adamczyk, it was his fifth win in 19 seasonal starts. The exacta paid $61, with the triple returning $177.

Sunday matinees continue tomorrow (Dec. 3^rd), with first post of 11:45 AM.

BY FRANK DRUCKER, Publicity Director, Empire City @ Yonkers Raceway

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