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

3^RD RACE – (3) LUKE’S COWBOY goes second off claim after some good late interest from outer venue. Not necessarily proven number versus these, but…

5^TH RACE – (4) HELLO HOT SHOT has been far from prolific since return to town, all at this level. That said, draws bit better and couldn’t get blanker rivals.

7^TH RACE – (2) DIABANDO offers hideous win resume, as in 3-for-40 over past two seasons. Did beat bottom crowd couple of starts ago, decent getaway now.

9^TH RACE – (2) O’SUNDLAND was eight-ball nod in last, doing everything right…until he pulled pocket and went backwards. In six places, gazed once more.

10^TH RACE – (4) SIR PUGSLEY invades for first Westchester try since last August. Credible going through restricted foes then, class-tested this time around.

11^TH RACE – (2) CHUCARO ACERO BC is boardless in a trio of 18 tries, last couple at this level. No reason to surmise he can’t get a useful trip from here.

12^TH RACE – (4) WAVES OF FIRES A returns to level of last win, max of his abilities. Forgiven for subsequent tries, edge in ‘Happy Birthday Shirley’ finale.

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$2 +/- (thru Mon., Mar. 12) – 59 wins ($564.90)

from 286 ($572) selex (-$7.10, Mondays, good…rest of week, not so much)

highest-priced winner – MACHTU N ($33.80)

lowest-priced winners – SOTO/POINT SOMEWHERELSE ($2.70 each)

A friendly reminder from Yonkers Raceway that Tuesday evening’s (March 13^th) Pick 5 wager starts with a carryover of $8,478.75 and a $20,000 guaranteed pool.

 The Pick 5 is a 50-cent base wager comprising races 7 through 11 (if less than 11 races, it’s final five races during that particular card). It has no consolation payoff, meaning if no one selects all five winners (as was the case Monday night), the entire pool (minus takeout) moves to the next racing program.

BY FRANK DRUCKER, Publicity Director, Empire City @ Yonkers Raceway  

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

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

1ST RACE: 3-4-5-2

2ND RACE: 7-4-2-3

3RD RACE: 8-3-1-7

4TH RACE: 2-1-4-9

5TH RACE: 2-6-5-4

6TH RACE: 3-1-7-5

7TH RACE: 4-5-3-8

8TH RACE: 5-1-2-3

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3-13 tues proof

A PEEK AT THE PROGRAM–MONDAY, MARCH 12

Some insights into tonight’s racing program

(the lost hour of sleep may be used as a pathetic alibi)

1^ST RACE – (5) FLIRTSWELL took failed shot in Round 1 of Petticoat, but overmatched. Ought to appreciate class relief and being included in blank opener.

3^RD RACE – (8) DIAMONDTOOTHGERTIE did torch money in first round of Petticoat, taking air in slow back (but overall decent mile). Gazed despite draw.

4^TH RACE – (3) KEYSTONE PHOENIX did pass a few in eight-hole season debut. Have to think substantial venue relief works going up against solid returnee.

5^TH RACE – (1) AMERIMAN tries it second pole/second Lasix/second nod. Went evenly in that try and surmised to be bit tighter this time around, tepid shot.

6^TH RACE – (3) D G’S ELSA was a handy, ‘peeked’ victress in opening leg of Petticoat. Well-placed to leave gate once again, we stay aboard one more time.

7^TH RACE – (4) DALI DELIGHT was one of this missive handier endorsees in taking her opener of series. Solid, front-end effort then, suspect same M-O here.

8^TH RACE – (7) LATE MAIL N draws awful each try, then races well each try. ‘Peeked’ winner at this restricted level week ago, no reason to abandon now.

10^TH RACE – (5) MAKASI prevented us from a perfect 7-for-7 last Monday night. Price then, gonna be again with continuing task of finding his way into fray.

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$2 +/- (thru Thu., Mar. 8) – 54 wins ($507.40)

from 265 ($530) selex (-$22.60, hangin’ around despite skepticism)

highest-priced winner – MACHTU N ($33.80)

lowest-priced winners – SOTO/POINT SOMEWHERELSE...