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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” SUNDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 19

Race 1: 5- Major John – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to start the Daily Double. 3- Cinder Stella – Another that could be tough in here. 6- Littlemissycamluck – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 2- Irish Beach Kidd – Looks to be in the thick of the action.

Race 2: 7- Marty De Vie – Could trot home a winner despite starting from the far outside. 3- Carbon Footprint – Looks to be tough in here if he minds his manners. 4- Makin Green Lavec – Could be tough with the right trip. 1- Flying Muscles – Looks to be competitive from the rail.

Race 3: 3- Hawaiian Five Roll – Won two of his last three efforts and could strike again tonight to start the Pick 5. 4- Princess Of Power – Could be tough upon coming to Northfield. 2- Somekindawonderful – Finished third last time out and looks to make the ticket again.

Race 4: 3- Laughing Matters – Won four of his last five races and looks to strike again tonight. 6- Strange Hanover – Has been doing well at this level of competition and that trend looks to continue. 5- Gotta Laugh Again – Makes the ticket with regularity. 2- CJ’s Real Deal – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 6- Amped Up – Should improve in his second local effort. 1- Motor City Yankee – Looks to be tough from the rail. 5- Lima Thunder – Looks to be in good form and could make the ticket again tonight. 7- I Like It Hot – Could grab a piece of the action despite the poor post draw.

Race 6: 1- AJ Corbelli – Draws the rail and could be successful upon coming to Northfield. 5- Right...

 YONKERS, NY, Friday, November 17, 2017—A friendly reminder from Yonkers Raceway that Saturday evening’s (Nov. 18^th) Pick 5 wager starts with a carryover of $3,867.20.

 The Pick 5 is a 50-cent base wager comprising races 7 through 11 during every racing card. It has no consolation payoff, meaning if no one selects all five winners (as was the case Friday night), the entire pool (minus takeout) moves to the next racing program.

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

 YONKERS, NY, Friday, November 17, 2017—Yonkers Raceway has announced a post time for its upcoming Sunday matinee.

–Nov. 19^th, first post 11:45 AM (races 2 [12:15 PM] thru 8 are [3:15 PM] ‘French’ trots, final [12^th] post 4:35 PM)–

That leaves three remaining Sundays (Nov. 26^th, Dec. 3^rd, Dec. 17^th) with post times of TBA.

 Note that this Sunday’s ‘New York, New York Double’ is again Aqueduct’s third race (1:18 PM) and Yonkers’ fifth race (post time 1:45 PM), with program pages accompanying this release.

‘New York, New York Double’ 11-19-17 program pages

Nov 18, 2017

MATT DINERMAN NAMED NEW GOLDEN GATE FIELDS ANNOUNCER; AT AGE 25, CALIFORNIA NATIVE BRINGS ENTHUSIASM & DYNAMIC TALENT TO ICONIC FACILITY BEGINNING OPENING DAY, DEC. 26

‘A HOME RUN FOR GOLDEN GATE FIELDS AND CALIFORNIA RACING’

ARCADIA, Calif. (Nov. 17, 2017)—Effective opening day, Tuesday, Dec. 26, there will be a new voice by the San Francisco Bay, as Golden Gate Fields has announced the hiring of Matt Dinerman, who has served as track announcer for the past three years at Emerald Downs near Seattle.

Dinerman, 25, is regarded as a dynamic young talent who has made the transition from ardent horse racing fan to announcer with unbridled enthusiasm and a work ethic to match. Employed just four summers ago as a press box steward, Dinerman began calling races into a tape recorder at age 20 and has proven to be the personification of a quick study.

“A home run for Golden Gate Fields and California racing,” is how Emerald Downs Director of Media Relations Vince Bruun described Dinerman’s ascent to the Golden Gate announcer’s booth. “Matt was in the stable area every morning talking to horsemen, getting to know the horses, and putting out good stuff on social media—In addition to being a GREAT young talent.”

A paddock and handicapping analyst at Golden Gate since late 2016, Dinerman’s first job in racing was as a summertime hot walker for trainer John Sadler in 2008.

“I’m very excited to be working at Golden Gate Fields,” said Dinerman. “I’ve met so many great people here and I look forward to being a part of the community on a year-round basis. Golden Gate is an absolutely gorgeous track, with good horsemen and plenty of talented horses.

“Thank you to The Stronach Group for presenting me with this opportunity and thank you to Emerald Downs for their support over these past three years. I’m so honored to be...

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, NOVEMBER 18

Race 1: 6- Mandy’s Mattjesty – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight to start the Daily Double. 5- Olivia V – Finished second last time out and could post a similar effort again tonight. 4- My Marissa Clair – Has three wins in a row but is facing tougher foes this time around. 1- Sand Madeline – Looks to be in the thick of the action from the rail.

Race 2: 5- It’s Your Fantasy – Looks to be successful upon coming to Northfield. 4- Crazy Bad K – Could do well in here if Hagerman can turn her around. 6- Kit It In Kate – Another that could do well in here at decent odds. 8- Happy To Scoot – Could grab a share of the action despite starting from the far outside.

Race 3: 5- Excelant Change – Has two wins in a row and looks to strike again tonight. 6- Feelin Lilly – Was a winner two starts back and could do well again tonight. 3- Stirling Cordelia – Could add some value to the ticket.

Race 4: 4- Mortgage Bags – Should be fresh off a layoff and could strike at first asking. 3- Beamer N Bud – Could do well in here if she can rebound from her most recent dismal effort. 2- Good Roberta – Draws well and should get a good trip. 7- Thats My Girl G – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 2- Bad Girl Vegas – Was a winner two starts back and could strike again tonight. 1- Dustlanemissmolly – Another that was two starts ago and could be tough again. 5- Ella Rose – Finished third two starts in a row and could be third again tonight. 6- Tiger’s Sue – Could grab a piece of the action at decent odds.

Race 6: 4- Here Comes Harlee – Could pace home...

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 PK6 Jackpot: $75,510

 Super High 5: $18,164

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