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Thrilling stretch drives with close finishes were the order of the day at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Aug. 8) when the 2-year-old trotting colts and geldings visited the Genesee County oval to compete in the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for the $109,000 in available purses.

Thunder (Conway Hall-Cr Oh Suzanna) won the first $54,500 division with a big brush from behind.

JNR Express (Jim Morrill Jr.) cut a decent first quarter before slowing the half forcing Chip Chip Conway (Jim Taggart Jr.) to pull first up with Thunder (Kevin Cummings) following right behind. JNR Express and Chip Chip Conway hooked up and went at it toe to toe from the five eighths all around the last turn with Thunder drafting behind. Thunder tipped three deep at the head of the lane and ran down Chip Chip Conway in deep stretch to win in 1:58.3.

“I had to get after him to get him started; he was a little lazy. But he was good once he got started. He’s a nice going trotter” said Cummings after the race.

It was the second straight win and a new lifetime mark for Thunder ($9.60) who is owned by Crawford Farms Racing, Jeremy Day and the VIP Internet Stable. John Butenschoen trains the winner. Thunder was bred by Walnut Hall Limited.

Cavill Hanover (Muscle Mass-Cr Calendar Girl) took the second $54,500 split after a very hard fought battle to the wire.

Here are the Monticello picks  for our IdaBet players:

1ST RACE: 2-6-3-4

2ND RACE: 3-5-7-1

3RD RACE: 4-6-2-1

4TH RACE: 3-7-1-9

5TH RACE: 1-2-4-8

6TH RACE: 1-3-5-6

7TH RACE: 5-2-4-6

8TH RACE: 7-1-4-3

9TH RACE: 5-3-6-4

10TH RACE: 5-4-6-3

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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  WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 8
Race 1: 5- Jessie’s Mission – Was a winner two starts back and could score again tonight to start the Daily Double. 4- Bobby One Mile – Looks to
be tough in here if he minds his manners. 6- Perfect Trip – Could add value to the ticket. 2- Check My Speed – Should be in the thick of the action.

Race 2: 4- St Lads Mystic – Finished second in all three of her career efforts; could step-up and be successful this time around. 2- Dealmaker
Hanover – Was a winner two starts back and could be tough again tonight. 9- Betty Barley – Could add value to the ticket. 8- Turncoat – Could
grab a piece of the action despite starting from the far outside.

Race 3: 4- Buckeye Reese – Won two of his last three starts and could strike again tonight to start the Pick 5. 5- Tartufo Lindy – Drops in class and
could prove to be best of the rest. 2- TT’s Ebony – One of several in here that could make the ticket.

Race 4: 5- Impressive Jazz – Was a winner last time out and could prevail again tonight. 4- Miss Lorelei – Made the ticket in all three of her most
recent efforts and could be right there again tonight. 1- Jailhouse Roxie – Looks to be a factor from the rail. 9- Katy Did – Has as good of a shot as
any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 4- Good Good Guy – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over several others to get the job done in
here. 1- Majestic Heart – Looks to be tough in here if he minds his manners. 3- Cams Fast Wheeler – Should not be overlooked as a potential
contender. 7- Clery’s Clock – Could add value to the...

Today’s “Lock” is at Northfield Park: Race 8 #2-Cam’s Fernando-Looking to go wire to wire in here with top driver Aaron Merriman.

Last lock ran 2nd. Howard’s record now stands at: 265 of 429 wins with 80 seconds and 26 thirds.

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Pick 6 Carryover into Wednesdays card:  $91,748

Pick 6 Jackpot Carryover into Wednesdays card:  $40,149

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