For our IdaBet players, here are the Thursday Picks for Monticello. Happy Wagering!
1ST RACE: 5-1-2-6
2ND RACE: 5-3-2-7
3RD RACE: 6-5-1-7
4TH RACE: 4-1-5-6
5TH RACE: 4-2-3-1
6TH RACE: 5-1-4-2
7TH RACE: 3-1-5-4
8TH RACE: 1-7-6-4
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” SUNDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 17
Race 1: 2- Mortgage Bags – Made the ticket in both of her most recent races; could step-up and that that ticket this time around. 6- Busco Jazz – Patalan hands the lines to Merriman and looks for some results. 3- Jetomatt – Raced well last time out and could be tough again tonight. 4- Starry Skys – Could grab a piece of the action.
Race 2: 2- Power Rock – Draws well and could prevail with the right trip. 1- Tico Time – Could be tough from the rail. 5- Ace Of SharksLooks to be tough if he is completely over the sickness he had the last time he was scheduled to compete. 8- Hare Craft – Could add value to the exotics.
Race 3: 2- Schmatie – Drops in class and looks to start tonight’s Pick 5. 5- Robocall Hanover – Another class dropper that looks to be tough in here. 3- Umygeorgia Hanover – Could add value to the ticket.
Race 4: 3- Hooray For Willie – Drops top the level of his most recent victory and could be victorious again tonight. 5- Fort Commander – Another that looks to be tough in here. 4- Lion Image – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 7- Sure Thing – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 5- Zoom On Romeo – Drops in class and could be victorious at this level of competition. 1- Windsun Stetson – Looks to be a major factor from the rail. 4- Warrior Call – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 6- Ewald Hanover – Could add value to the exotics.
Race 6: 3- Bowdie De Vie – Gets the top-call to start the Pick 3. 5- Deadheads Royalty – Has two wins in a row but is moving up in class. 4- Skyflex – Should not be overlooked as...
Some insights into this morning’s final racing program of the season
(…and a Merry/Happy to everyone out there. The 2018 calendar gets
underway Sunday, Jan. 7th, giving us three weeks to delouse the slate).
3RD RACE – (2) FLAGSTAFF has had his moments, though last effort from back of bus wasn’t one of them. Has won at this level, gets best ‘getaway’ in while.
4TH RACE – (3) THEARTOFCONFUSION A returns from Philly and slides into useful locale. Surmise he’s better than foes, four-eyeballed in day’s lone pace.
6TH RACE – (4) CASH ME OUT is apropos name for last go-round of 2017. Last seen locally in International Trot day invite, and these foes are not those foes.
7TH RACE – (4) NOBLE WARRAWEE has been saddled by outer/second- tier trips of late. This may be too high for him, but now has legitimate shot to see.
8TH RACE – (5) PATTON arrives here for third try off barn change. First couple at Pocono decent enough and gets fresh set of competent hands this time.
9TH RACE – (8) ELYSIUM LINDY makes his new-barn bow here. Gazed upon of late and continues drawing poorly, but solid, two-move second in latest.
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$2 +/- (thru Tue., Dec. 12) – 322 wins [inc. 2 dead-heats] ($2,404.50)
from 1,473 ($2,946) selex (-$541.50, making the parents proud)
highest-priced winner – GYPSY LEATHER ($57.50)
lowest-priced winner – GREAT VINTAGE/FUNKNWAFFLES ($2.20 each)
BY FRANK DRUCKER,
Publicity Director, Empire City @ Yonkers Raceway
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