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Starznheaven remained undefeated at Plainridge Park after scoring his third consecutive top-class win when he went from worst to first in the blink of an eye to win the $16,000 Winners-Over Handicap pace on Monday afternoon (June 18).

Starting from post eight, driver Greg Merton hit the pylons last while Mysharona Bluechip (Eddie Davis Jr.) and Kenrick N (Ron Cushing) were engaged in a knock-down, drag-out fight for the lead. Those two went at it to the quarter in :26.1 and the half in :53.3 before Mysharona Bluechip pulled away from Kenrick N up the backside while Quick Shot (Drew Campbell) and Starznheaven moved up on the outside at the three-quarters in 1:21.

At the top of the last turn Starznheaven tipped three-deep around Quick Shot and was under a full head of steam. With a high-line in the left hand and minor urging with the right, Merton gave Starznheaven his head and the horse responded by scooting away from the pack to a four-length victory in a new lifetime mark.

It was the eighth win of the year and 30^th lifetime for Starznheaven ($4.20) who has now banked $79,375 this year for owners Burke Racing Stable, Weaver Bruscemi, Donald Emond and Lawrence Karr. The 6-year-old son of Rock N Roll Heaven is in the midst of a career year.

The time of 1:49.4 was the fastest race at Plainridge Park since Givenupdreaming won by three lengths in 1:49.3 on July 5, 2016. Givenupdreaming was also owned by Burke-Weaver-Bruscemi.

Here are the Monticello Picks for Monday, June 18th for our IdaBet players:

1ST RACE: 1-4-3-6

2ND RACE: 3-7-1-5

3RD RACE: 5-1-2-6

4TH RACE: 2-1-5-7

5TH RACE: 7-2-3-4

6TH RACE: 1-4-3-5

7TH RACE: 7-1-5-6

8TH RACE: 4-5-2-6

Good luck at Monticello and thank you for choosing IdaBet.com!

Jun 18, 2018

2.30 – Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1) 

BENBATL
This race is not often won by an outsider and I am going for Benbatl here. He stays a mile and one furlong (1800m) so Ascot’s stiff, straight mile (1600m) will really suit. He has also won fresh before and, with Saeed bin Suroor horses hitting form, I think this will be good bet to start your Royal Ascot.

3.05 – Coventry Stakes (Group 2)
CALYX
John Gosden’s horses are running well at the moment and I think it says something that he has selected this horse for this race, one of the best two-year-old contests of the season. He was an impressive winner first time out, despite being a bit green, and there will be plenty of improvement.

3.40 – King’s Stand Stakes (Group 1)
LADY AURELIA – Bet of the day
I was impressed when she won this race as a three-year-old last year as it is not often won by a horse that age, so now she is four years old she will be even stronger. She will have been set out for this race and looks a rock-solid proposition.

4.20 – St James’s Palace Stakes (Group 1)
WITHOUT PAROLE 
He won his last race in not a flashy style but he likes to make the jockey work hard and keep a bit up his sleeve. There is definitely more to come from him and is trained by the man in-form, John Gosden..

Happy Wagering and thank you for choosing IdaBet.com!

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, JUNE 18

Race 1: 7- Sapphire City – Looks to be successful upon coming to Northfield. 2- Octane Blue Chip – Made the ticket in both of his
most recent efforts and looks to be right there again tonight. 3- Keystone Memphis – Could be tough in here with the right trip.
5- Bakin On The Beach – Drops slightly in class and looks to be in the thick of the action.

Race 2: 4- Jojo’s Journey – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over several others to get the job
done in here. 3- Osprey Vision – Finished second last time out and could be the runner-up again tonight. 8- Yo Yo Mass – Could
make the ticket despite starting from the far outside. 1- Darron Hall – Looks to be in the thick of the action from the rail.

Race 3: 2- A Bettor World – Was a winner two starts back and could strike again tonight to start the Pick 5. 4- Mr Three QuartersHas
the ability to be prominently placed on this ticket. 7- Harfo Hanover – Could make the ticket despite starting from the far
outside.

Race 4: 6- Wind Of The North – Broke last start due to interference; could win tonight with clear sailing. 2- Outburst – Classy
trotter always worthy of consideration. 4- Dreamsteeler – Should be overlooked as a solid contender in here. 5- Sandys Victory –
Has as good of a shot as any in here in this highly competitive field.

Race 5: 7- Southwind Amazon – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight. 2- Cams Valentino – Broke a world
record in his most recent outing and looks to be tough again. 6- Major Nemesis – Looks to be a legitimate contender;...