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In a continuing effort to keep IdaBet.com players abreast on all things racing, we will continue to share Ed Golden’s Santa Anita Stable Notes and other timely relevant releases and track information.  It is our hope at IdaBet, that Ed’s insight and other track experts who are in the know… can increase your wagering winning percentages if you choose to play at Santa Anita.

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As America’s first Triple Crown Champion jockey in 37 years, Victor Espinoza helped Thoroughbred racing project a positive image far beyond the confines of the Thoroughbred industry throughout 2015, thus elevating the sport’s exposure and acceptance to a level perhaps not seen since the 1970s.  Accordingly, Espinoza, a 43-year-old native of Mexico City, has been selected by a vote of jockeys nationwide as the winner of Santa Anita’s highly coveted 2016 George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award.

“It’s quite an honor for any rider to be selected by his peers as the winner of such a prestigious award,” said Terry Meyocks, National Manager of the Jockeys’ Guild.  “And I would like to congratulate Victor on this great achievement.”

In addition to numerous national television appearances through the 2015 Triple Crown and  last fall’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships, Espinoza also remained tireless in his efforts on behalf of cancer-stricken youth, donating 10 percent of his winnings to support pediatric cancer research at City of Hope, in nearby Duarte.

With the Bob Baffert-trained American Pharoah providing the horsepower, Espinoza gleefully proclaimed himself “The luckiest Mexican on earth,” on national television following their win in the Belmont Stakes June 6.

In addition to winning the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont, Espinoza and Santa Anita-based American Pharoah won last year’s Grade II Rebel Stakes, Grade I Arkansas...

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Team IdaBet wanted to let you know that Sunland Park is still set to resume with live racing.  Our IdaBet.com players are asking so we obtained this latest report for your information:

With racetrack, veterinary, and racing commission officials convinced an outbreak of equine herpesvirus is now under control, Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino was taking entries for Feb. 26, which would mark the return of racing since Jan. 22.

The racing office at the New Mexico track was open Feb. 19 to take entries following presentations made to the New Mexico Racing Commission Feb. 17-18.

According to the latest reports from the New Mexico Live Stock Board, a total of 74 horses—72 in New Mexico and two in Texas—have tested positive for EHV-1, but many have been released from isolation. Six horses that tested positive for the neurologic symptoms of EHV-1 have been euthanized.

Feb 24, 2016

Good morning IdaBet.com players.  We thought you would want to know about the nice carryover on Thursday at Santa Anita.  For a complete listing of all track carryovers, please click here.

PICK SIX CARRYOVER OF $80,136 INTO THURSDAY AT SANTA ANITA & THE TOTAL PICK SIX POOL

SHOULD EXCEED $500,000; FIRST POST TIME FOR AN EIGHT-RACE PROGRAM IS AT 1 P.M.

                 ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 21, 2016)—There is a Pick Six carryover of $80,136 into Thursday at Santa Anita and it’s expected Thursday’s total Pick Six pool will exceed $500,000.

With the Pick Six beginning with race three, first post time for an eight-race card on Thursday is at 1 p.m.  Admission gates open at 11 a.m. Pacific

Happy hump day IdaBet.com players.  Northfield Track Announcer Ayers Ratliff’s free handicapping tips are provided exclusively for online IdaBet.com customers.  Please remember due to the draw schedule, picks are made in advance and do not account for scratches or late driver changes. Thanks for playing tonight on this 15 card race and don’t forget to play on IdaBet.com Wednesdays for our IdaMatch promotion and earn up to an additional $500 on select tracks.  Details here.

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Northfield Park Selections for Feb 24th

Race 1: 6- Alady For Sure – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to take tonight’s opener. 4- La’sent – Finished second last time out and could post a similar effort again tonight. 3- Gail’s Victory – Should not be overlooked as a potential competitor in here. 8- His Dream Girl – Could garner a minor share despite starting from the far outside.

Race 2: 1- Django – Looks to be successful upon coming to Northfield. 3- Wolf Creek Pegasus – Makes his second local effort and has reason to improve. 9- Prince Beacon – Should get a good trip from the second tier. 8- Hard Cold Cash – Could be in the thick of the action despite the poor post draw.

Race 3: 8- Ergo Hanover – Posted a tremendous qualifier and could win tonight if he can come back to that effort. 4- Fort Commander – Looks to do well in here if he minds his manners. 6- Senator Sam – Could add some value to the ticket.

Race 4: 6- Cold Bath – Competes in an evenly-matched field; this one could edge-out tonight’s foes. 1- Cullens Blue Jean – Looks to be tough from the rail. 7- Light Up The Sky – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 5- Unadorned Hanover – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the...