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Here are the picks for Monticello today for our IdaBet.com players:

1ST RACE: 1-4-2

2ND RACE: 5-3-7-2

3RD RACE: 3-2-1-4

4TH RACE: 5-1-4-3

5TH RACE: 3-1-7-6

6TH RACE: 5-1-4-2

7TH RACE: 1-4-2-3

8TH RACE: 6-4-5-1

Happy Wagering!

As a result of heavy rain and flash flooding predicted for most of New England on Tuesday (Sept. 18) due to the remnants of Hurricane Florence, Tuesday’s 12-race card at Plainridge Park has been postponed until Wednesday (Sept. 19). Post time will remain the same at 2 p.m.

Stay safe out there and thank you for choosing IdaBet.com!

Some insights into tonight’s racing program for our IdaBet players:

1ST RACE – (6) IDEAL ICE was not bad trying fresh Lasix behind eight-ball in central Jersey. Seasonal 0-fer is gonna be price, which suckers us in for openers.

2ND RACE – (2) KEEGHAN HO did need room sooner in first try after four months of R&R. Figures tighter, draws too well to go against, can dispose of these.

3RD RACE – (6) CHEYENNE REIJANE could not get to the outside number here from pocket in last. We tried him then, stay figuring that foe is only legit rival.

6TH RACE – (1) ARRAKIS has the pole and the speed against a hodgepodge of ‘iffy’ rivals. Thus, we invoke ‘shortest distance between two points’ theory here.

7TH RACE – (5) MAJOR CAMBY is back for first local try since August of ’15, when he was Excelsiorite. Won twice in last four upstate, so viva free-legged.

9TH RACE – (6) FAITHFUL DESIRE has been pocket second in last couple, here then Philly. Not much preventing her from leaving, gaze despite rotten venue.

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$2 +/- (thru Sat., Sept. 15) – 249 wins ($2,006.10)
from 1,083 ($2,166) selex (-$159.90, now available in take-out containers)

highest-priced winner – HIGHVIEW CONALL N ($43.60)
lowest-priced winner – CHASIN’ DREAMS ($2.30)

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Sep 17, 2018

For the second time in three weeks, Validus Deo laid claim to being the best pacer in western New York after winning the $10,000 Open Handicap pace at Batavia Downs on Saturday night (Sept. 15).

The starter released the field and they all hit the pylons in draw order going into the first turn. Halfway up the backside, Bugatti (Ron Beback Jr.) pulled to advance but Valudis Deo (Kevin Cummings) swooped three-deep around him and took the lead by the quarter in a tepid :28 and at that point, the race was won.

Validus Deo motored down to the half in :55.4 and three-quarters in 1:24 flat as Whosurpapa (Billy Davis Jr.) tried to challenge first-over but didn’t have any answers once out there. Rounding the last turn Cummings got more aggressive with his drive, knowing the pocket-sitting Barry Hanover (Shawn McDonough) was ready to pounce. As that situation unfolded, Validus Deo was up to the challenge and maintained his lead to the wire in 1:52.2, which was a new seasonal mark for the winner.

Validus Deo ($5.70) registered his ninth win of the year and 35th of his career for trainer/driver Kevin Cummings who co-owns the winner with Matthew Rosiek and Robert Johnson.

The $9,000 Open II was won by Upfront Countryboy (Billy Davis Jr.) who got away last before sliding up to fourth along the pylons past the half and shaking loose three-deep at the top of the stretch to pull away and win by a length in 1:52.4.

It was the 11th win of the year for Upfront Countryboy ($17.40) who is owned by William Emmons and trained by James Clouser Jr.

The fastest mile of the night was orchestrated by Lucan Hanover (John Cummings Jr.) who went wire to wire in 1:52 in an upper level condition race. The very classy $1.1 million earner Lucan Hanover ($5.10) took up residency at...

Due to heavy rain in the forecast, the 12-race card from Plainridge Park Casino that was scheduled for tomorrow, September 18, has been moved to Wednesday, September 19.  First post time is 2:00pm ET.

Attached is an updated live calendar that reflects this change.

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2018 Plainridge Live Calendar

Yonkers Raceway is altering its September racing dates.

In preparation for the Saturday, Sept. 22^nd, New York Night of Champions, the Raceway shall be dark Friday night, Sept. 21^st. This was necessitated by the use the paddock as a detention area for the Night of Champions participants.

The make up the date, Yonkers is racing Wednesday, Sept. 26^th, with a usual night post of 6:50 PM.

            We apologize for the late notice and appreciate everyone’s cooperation.

FRANK DRUCKER, Publicity Director, Empire City @ Yonkers Raceway

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