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For Friday, May 2 – YOU WIN NOT BETTING THE DERBY

(Updated from Thursday)…Yes, I realize it’s racing’s greatest day, but let’s face it, the Derby isn’t really your best bet.  To begin with, a field of 20 horses means anything can happen and it’s not like any of these horses have experience with such a big field…even the jockeys only have a once a year shot to hone their skills in such a crowd.  With Idabet.com, you will still have hundreds of races to bet on Saturday and you can bet many of them will be offering you rewards up to 8 times more than you would get on the Derby.

So sit back and enjoy the race and root for a possible Triple Crown…but when it comes to making money, stay ahead of the game by playing tracks that WANT your business and will earn it with quality rewards.  Thanks for sticking with us this weekend.

Meantime, the an attempt by members of the nation’s largest horse racing fans organization says it is being overwhelmed with support in its boycott of betting on Churchill Downs and the Derby.  A group spokesperson says it’s time bettors are treated like real customers and not casino patrons.

The group is upset over a recent increase in the takeout at CD after they were rated as a good value track, the poor conditions of their Fair Grounds owned track and huge compensation paid to executives at CDI while racing is relegated to second class status.

The public announcements that top owner Rick Porter was denied seating this weekend despite horses running in major stakes and being a Horse of the Year owner and the public outcry against the treatment of Secretariat’s jockey Ron Turcotte not even getting handicapped parking has taken a lot of luster off racing’s big day.

WE HAVE A WINNER SOMEWHERE

Friday’s selections page includes Remington Park, Arch from the Meadowlands and multiple picks and data for Los Alamitos.  Go to our home...

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Tuesday, April 29 – NEW TRACKS ON TRIFECTA THURSDAY

You get an extra 3% in rewards on all Trifecta wagers every Thursday in May at DOVER DOWNS, CHARLES TOWN, MAYWOOD PARK, PENN NATIONAL, REMINGTON PARK, DELTA DOWNS QUARTER HORSE MEET AND ALL TRACKS IN NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA.

These tracks are already among the best to bet for daily rewards.  They care about racing fans and want your business…and every Thursday in May, will pump up the rewards on trifectas by another 3%.  That’s the same as getting 30% or more in rewards on those bets…and as much as 75% more than other tracks you can bet.

NEW MINIMUM BET AT MEADOWLANDS

Beginning with the Friday, May 2nd racing program at The Meadowlands, the minimum bet required for the Early and Late Pick Four wagers will be fifty-cents.  The decision was made due to the majority of customers expressing their desire for having the minimum bet for the two wagers reduced.

“For the past 18 months, this is something that we have been thinking about,” said Director of Racing Operations Darin Zoccali.  “I have posed the question several times to our customers and have utilized social media looking for input as well.  Over the past 18 months, I have seen a change in the majority opinion on the matter.  Previously, the majority of our players liked the $1 minimum.  About one year ago, it became more of a 50/50 split.  Now, the majority of our players appear to prefer a $.50 cent minimum wager.  I have asked many of our customers, but the deciding factor was a recent poll we placed on Facebook, asking our customers if they prefer a $.50 cent or $1 minimum wager for the two pick four wagers.  The result was overwhelming with 86% of those responding opting for the $.50 cent minimum.”

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For Sunday, April 27

Be sure you check yesterday’s email for your complimentary past performances for today’s racing card at Remington Park.  You can bet on America’s top quarter horses and you may even win a gift item courtesy of Idabet.com and Remington Park.  Just wager at least $100 on the Remington card and you will be eligible for a prize drawing.  Be sure to send your name and account number to Steve@Idabet.com by noon tomorrow to register.

HALL OF FAME JOCKEY CHALLENGE!

On Friday, jockey Alex Solis was named to the Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame.  Then yesterday, he was named to the Hall of Fame Jockey Challenge on Black Eyed Susan Day at Pimlico (day before the Preakness) on May 16.  Seven riders including Gary Stevens, Calvin Borel and Mike Smith will compete in a four race contest.  Combined the jockeys have won nearly 50,000 races with purses of $1.8 billion.  Now that’s a Hall of Fame line up worth watching and betting on…and we will have it at Idabet.com

 LEVY WINNER

PH Supercam won the $567,000 George Morton Levy Memorial Pace Final on Saturday night at Yonkers Raceway, catching favored Foiled Again in the final strides.

Driven by Jason Bartlett, PH Supercam ran the mile in 1:52:3 on the sloppy track, beating Apprentice Hanover by a half-length. Foiled Again, the richest pacer in history with $6.1 million, slipped back to third with Yannick Gingras driving.

The 7-year-old PH Supercam is owned by Bamond Racing and trained by PJ Fraley.

MASTER OF MONDAY!

Early birds on handicapping could pick up an extra $25 every Monday in our Master of Monday promotion.  The player with the best return on investment is crowned for the day and gets a $25 betting credit in their account.

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 For Saturday, April 26

Check your emails later today for Sunday’s pp’s for Remington Park’s America’s Best Quarter Horse meet.  Wager at least $100 on Sunday at Remington and you can win a Remington or Idabet.com prize.

BIG CARRYOVERS

The 20¢ Rainbow Jackpot Pick 6 at Gulfstream Park is over $5.5 million today.  Remember you must be the ONLY winner of the Pick 6 to win that barrel of cash.  Gulfstream Park is now back to their year round schedule with racing on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  Latest reports indicate that the war of dates with Calder may be coming to an end.  It was said an agreement is near that would have Gulfstream lease racing dates from Calder, with Calder running only 40 days in the fall so it can keep its casino license.

Also some cool cash up for grabs north of the border at Woodbine at $322,000 in their High 5 Jackpot.

TODAY’S SELECTIONS

Check our daily selections page for picks from ARCH at the MEADOWLANDS,  Remington and Yonkers at https://www.idabet.com/article/selections.

CONGRATULATIONS!

The Racing Hall of Fame has named horses ASHADO and CURLIN, jockey ALEX SOLIS and trainer GARY JONES as their newest members.  Solis is closing in on 5000 victories-that’s a lot of photographs in the winner’s circle.  I’d like to see the walls in his den.

Have a great weekend from Idabet.com.

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For Friday, April 25 – CLOSING DAY AT KEENELAND

It’s closing day Keeneland highlighted by a one a half mile marathon for older horses.  It’s also the last of our Keeneland Friday’s IdaMatch where we will match your exotic winnings up to $25.  Check out our promotions page at Idabet.com for full details.

As most of you know, Kentucky racing moves to Churchill Downs tomorrow.  IdaBet.com and a number of other ADW’s do not take bets on Churchill as that track prefers you bet with their own site.  Naturally, we don’t agree with this decision, as we believe all players should have the right to play where they want to bet to get the best rewards and services.  No horse racing fan should be forced into not having options.  Idabet.com has many, many tracks that want your business and will offer you top rewards along with our leading customer service.  We hope you will support the tracks that support you.  CD has been seeking casinos at their track for a while to compete with neighboring states.  They always refer to being able to run their business “on a level playing field.”  That’s exactly what we would like to offer our players, “a level playing field” to play all of America’s tracks.

ARCH IS BACK

After taking time to play in Meadowland’s handicapping tournament last week, Mr. Ed’s Picks direct to Arch is back on our selections page.  Get their expert picks all weekend at https://www.idabet.com/article/selections.   Arch has been having a good meet and he really knows his handicapping at the Big M.

THE BEST QUARTERHORSES AT REMINGTON PARK

You will find the best IdaRewards cash at Remington Park through June 1 on America’s best quarterhorse racing.  Be sure to check your email on Saturday to get your complimentary pp’s for Sunday’s...

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For Thursday, April 24 – Today is Trifecta Thursday

You can earn an extra 3% or about 30% more on your trifectas rewards. Play any trifecta at the following tracks and you’ll get a hefty bonus from Idabet.com today:

• Australia
• Charles Town
• Dover
• Freehold
• Harrah’s Philadelphia
• Rideau Carlton
• New Zealand
• Northfield
• Penn National
• Remington
• Sam Houston
• Saratoga
• Yonkers

Horse Wagering Rewards

Your extra rewards will automatically be added to your daily rewards and credited tomorrow morning. Here’s a good tip for you…all of these tracks pay among the best rewards in the industry. With many tracks cutting rewards, it’s good to know where you get the best value for your betting dollar and today’s Thursday Trifecta tracks are good ones to play on a daily basis.

It was a race direct from the Rat Pack yesterday at Aqueduct. Sinatra captured the $69,000 feature of the day by holding off Vinny Goodtimes. I bet a number of fans were singing New York, New York after that race.

Get those pencils sharpened and prepare for tomorrow’s handicapping for Keeneland. It’s your last Friday and closing day at America’s classic track. They will be running a true classic race with the $250,000 Dixiana Elkhorn going a long one mile and one half for rugged four year olds and upward. At Idabet.com it’s an IdaMatch day and we’ll match your exotic winnings up to $25. Check out our promotions page for more details.