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Some insights into tonight’s racing program

(reminder, after tonight’s stakes card, the Raceway

does not return until Friday night, June 8).

1st RACE – (5) LUKE’S COWBOY did not disgrace himself versus higher claimers. Not back to best level and against logical fave two doors in, but we gaze.

3RD RACE – (7) CAVIART REAGAN invades from Pompano after a Philly win. Has won twice in last three and sees foes with minimal current form this level.

4TH RACE – (5) BLOW A CLOUD N returns from a pair of useful Pocono to site of lone seasonal win. Slithers under monetary ceiling, should go with these.

7TH RACE – (7) BRIGADIERBRONSKI A probably won’t win this event (how’s that for encouragement)? Taken now to see if she’s worth ‘peeking’ later.

8TH RACE – (2) VORACITY gets too much post/class relief to ignore here. Drilled this level last time he faced ‘em and gets in against some lightweights now.

10TH RACE – (4) CARACCI HANOVER closed quite well in latest to just...

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

1ST RACE – (5) NORTHERN SOIREE was taken for this tag price couple of starts ago, then moved well out of her comfort zone. Returns to realistic class now.

2ND RACE – (5) FLYHAWK EL DIABLO is not quite professional maiden, but he’s close. Outrun in upstate Excelsiors, but minds manners and opposes squat.

4TH RACE – (1) SOHO JACKMAN A tries it fourth start off bench, getting serious post relief. Only nine purse starts last two seasons, but can get healthy here.

6TH RACE – (4) CELIA CANTABA has been four-eyeballed from time-to-time, despite offering no early foot. Eight-hole mulligan in last, mid-pack intrigue.

7TH RACE – (1) GALACTIC GALLEON N has lost 37-of-39 over past two seasons. Gazed in last dipping to bottom, offered decent pace after poor tow, so…?

10TH RACE – (2) BEACH BOOGIE slapped lesser in last, earning trip back up ladder. Hard to figure with any number of rotten draws, rare good one in finale.

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$2 +/- (thru Mon., May 21) – 135 wins ($1,151)
from 607 ($1,214) selex (-$63, plus cost of sundries)

highest-priced winner – INSPIRATION VIEW ($36.60)
lowest-priced winners – NATIONAL SEELSTER/JORDAN BLUE CHIP
($2.50 each)

BY FRANK DRUCKER,

Publicity Director, Empire City @ Yonkers Raceway

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May 24, 2018

Although a close third in his most recent graded stakes assignment in Kentucky, trainer Jeff Mullins’ Itsinthepost appears well positioned to reassert his dominance over the Southern California turf division as heads a field of eight 3-year-olds and up in Saturday’s Grade II, $200,000 Charles Whittingham Stakes, to be contested at a mile and a quarter over the Santa Anita turf.  A winner of three consecutive graded turf stakes earlier this year, French-bred Itsinthpost was beaten three quarters of a length as the 2-1 favorite going a mile and a half in a Grade II Stakes at Keeneland April 21.

California-bred What a View broke a three-game skid with a gate to wire score going a mile on turf in the Grade III American Stakes April 21 and he’ll try to stretch his speed an extra quarter mile in the Whittingham.

Third to What a View in the American, Kenjisstorm makes his third start for trainer Richard Baltas on Saturday, while Phil D’Amato’s Irish-bred Syntax returns from Northern California in search of a hot pace.

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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, MAY 23

Race 1: 9- Dontteasehim – Could trot home a winner if he minds his manners. 3- J-s Maple Jac – Finished second last time out and could
be the runner-up again tonight. 1- Northmedo Amy – Could be a tough customer from the rail. 6- Latte Jo – Could add value to the exotics.

Race 2: 5- Ciro – 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- Lima Legend – Another that has a big shot in here. 1- Mister Oliver – Could make the ticket from the rail. 8- Caviar Cruiser – Could
add value to the exotics.

Race 3: 5- Got Some – Could start tonight’s Pick 5 if he minds his manners. 1- Easter Dunn – Could be tough from the rail. 4- Barn Yard
Judy – One of several in here that could make the ticket.

Race 4: 7- Bobs Fella – Was a winner two starts back and could score again tonight. 6- See Me Pace – Could do well in her sophomore
debut. 4- I Scoot Quick – Won his most recent effort and could be tough again. 1- Guns Are For Girls – Has as good of a shot as any in
here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 1- Magic MVP – Draws the rail and looks to score upon returning to the Flying Turns. 4- Distorted Dream – Won his most recent
effort and looks to be tough again. 2- Tartufo Lindy – Has two wins in a row but looks to be facing tougher foes this time around. 6- Bold
Creation – Could add value to the exotics.

Race 6: 9- Elocutionist – Drops in class and looks to strike from the second tier. 3- Tiny Jim – Another class dropper that could be tough in
here. 5- Iwilldowhatido – Made...