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

1ST RACE – (5) ELLA IS AWESOME leaves the bright lights of Excelsiors for return to overnights. Couldn’t reach last time with these, better shot from here.

2ND RACE – (8) CLEMSON did not quite do it for us in local debut, though good, long-chase second at fat number. We stay, again trading rotten post for price.

4TH RACE – (4) PLAYIN’ THE PONIES has been hooked into trio of swift miles since arrival. Moving up ladder without winning usually no-no, but we nod.

5TH RACE – (5) WESTERN PASSAGE tries it second-time Lasix and facing much less than what whipped him. Was 17 days out before local bow, tighter here.

7TH RACE – (5) IDEAL CLASSIC gets needed dip down restricted ranks in here. Competitive last time in these environs so earns tepid nod in return to same.

8TH RACE – (4) NOX VEGAS BLUECHIP has been off-site-source tabbed despite losing 42-of-43 races past two seasons. Board-certified in three of last four.  

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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 MONDAY EVENING, JULY 23
Race 1: 3- Bubbie Boy – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight. 1- Great American – Looks to be a solid
contender from the rail. 4- Lucpark – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 5- Straightonliberty – Looks to be in
the thick of the action.

Race 2: 5- Mighty Cowboy – Drops in class and could pace home a winner at this level of competition. 6- Sapphire City –
Could do well if he can rebound from his most recent poor performance. 7- Rocken Camnation – Could make the ticket despite
the poor post draw. 2- Ace Of Sharks – Could add value to the exotics.

Race 3: 1- Keystone Chester – Draws the rail and gets the top-call to start the Pick 5. 4- Stormont Wizard – Looks to be tough
upon returning to Cleveland. 6- Just A Steady Hall – Could add value to the ticket.

Race 4: 1- Iwanashowusomethin – Draws the inside advantage and could use that advantage to be successful in here. 2- A
Better World – Draws well and should get a good trip. 4- E Street Plan – One of several in here that could make the ticket.
5- Headforthebeach – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 2- Gale Force Hanover – Could score with the right trip. 7- Glidinthruparadise – Should do well in here if he minds
his manners. 5- Tall Cotton – Could make the ticket upon coming to Cleveland. 3- Montana Skies – Could add value to the
exotics.

Race 6: 7- Dancin Yankee – Won two of his last three races in sub-1:50 efforts and could strike again tonight. 6- Southwind
Amazon – Another that looks to have a big shot in...

Here are the Monticello Picks for our IdaBet.com players:

1ST RACE: 5-6-3-2

2ND RACE: 5-6-2-3

3RD RACE: 2-5-1-7

4TH RACE: 2-3-1-9

5TH RACE: 1-2-6-5

6TH RACE: 5-2-3-1

7TH RACE: 6-3-5-2

8TH RACE: 3-2-6-4

9TH RACE: 5-6-2-1

10TH RACE: 2-6-1-4

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Some insights into tonight’s racing program
(reminder, we’re at it again tomorrow, first post @ 12:30 PM).

1ST RACE – (5) TEMPSTER HANOVER returns to town, where he has lost last 11 tries and 20 of previous 21. However, first try off barn change intrigues us.

4TH RACE – (4) ABNER THE GREAT is sort of hard to go against, second off class dip and ridding himself of consecutive eight-holes. Last effort quite good.

5TH RACE – (5) DON’TCALLMEFRANCIS was pocketed into a 55-second back half in last, predictably backing up. Toughie to gauge, ass-ume he is leaving.

6TH RACE – (4) RUN ONEOVER N gets a first adult-table place card tonite after wiring lesser week ago. Catches watered-down feature, let’s see if he belongs.

7TH RACE – (2) SEVEN HOPES A did not buckle closing into swift last half in latest. Has recent win at this level while many of his foes here do not, so we nod.

9TH RACE – (2) BILL’S FELLA was brutal-trip winner as odds-on fave after crossing border. No shot after trying this level in subsequent, much post relief now.

11TH RACE – (3) SIR PUGSLEY tried it first-up in last, making a menacing move before losing footing. Cost him placing (second-to-third) then, amends now.

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$2 +/- (thru Tue., July 17) – 187 wins ($1,562.80)
from 818 ($1,636) selex (-$73.20, with no sign of Helsinki hangover)

highest-priced winner – BLACKNSWEET ADDA A ($40.40)
lowest-priced winner – THAT’S MY OPINION ($2.40)

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Here are the Monticello Picks for our IdaBet.com players:

1ST RACE: 4-6-1-7

2ND RACE: 3-7-6-1

3RD RACE: 3-2-6-7

4TH RACE: 6-3-5-7

5TH RACE: 6-4-1-2

6TH RACE: 2-4-1-7

7TH RACE: 8-1-6-5

8TH RACE: 5-8-6-2

9TH RACE: 2-5-6-1

10TH RACE: 1-4-3-6

11TH RACE: 4-5-2-6

12TH RACE: 7-1-4-2

Thank you for your continued support of Monticello and IdaBet.com!

Today’s “Lock” is at Plainridge Race course on race 1 with the #4- Kinda Lucky Lindy- Beaten Favorite will make amends tonight for driver Gregory Merton.

Last “Lock” won again for Howard.  His  record now stands at:  256 of 411 wins with 76 seconds and 24 thirds.  Good luck today and thank you for choosing IdaBet.com!