Some insights into tonight’s racing program for our IdaBet.com players:
3RD RACE – (7) CAVIART CHERIE returns here first off barn change. For whatever it’s worth, aired in Philly qualifier but hasn’t made purse try in 45 days.
5TH RACE – (1) SOSSY’S KING KONG has second go-round for this barn after never quite fulfilling stakes resume of last season. Believe he plays from pole.
6TH RACE – (4) HIGHVIEW CONALL N has been gazed before and gets a ‘re-peek’ after a good second against solid winner. Unproven at this level, though.
7TH RACE – (6) WHATABOY turned in quite credible effort after sale/barn change. First-up into decent back half and held well, intriguing despite draw here.
10TH RACE – (3) MACONUPWITHEDRAGON was upsetter with a pocket trip at this level early last month. Could very well get that exact same sojourn here.
12TH RACE – (4) ROLL AWAY JOE picked off some back markers, getting final pay envelope in last. Awful win profile, but has been keeping better company.
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$2 +/- (thru Tue., Nov. 21) – 308 wins [inc. 2 dead-heats] ($2,289.30)
from 1,399 ($2,798) selex (-$508.70, not quite getting into holiday spirit)
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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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, NOVEMBER 27
Race 1: 6- Bowdie De Vie – Could be successful upon coming to Northfield. 2- Fantasy League – Has two wins in a row and looks to be tough again. 1- Mesmerized – Could make the ticket from the rail. 3- Nono Lindy – Could be a factor upon coming to the Flying Turns.
Race 2: 5- Stonebridge Adam – Was a winner two starts back and could strike again tonight. 4- R Gauwitz Hanover – Another that won two starts ago and could be tough in here. 2- Glory Beach – Draws well and could make the ticket. 7- The Baby Rocks – Could add some value to the exotics.
Race 3: 5- Gale Force Hanover – Gets the top-call to start tonight’s Pick 5. 2- Super Lily – Had a ton of trot last start but was plagued with road trouble. 1- Montana Skies – Looks to be tough from the rail.
Race 4: 6- JK Patriot – Could be successful upon returning to Cleveland. 4- Friskie Diamonds – Made the ticket last time out and could be right there again tonight. 5- Montero Blue Chip – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 1- Cee Pee Panic – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 7- Barn Girl – Has three wins in a row and looks to keep her streak alive. 3- Fly Jesse Fly – Has the ability to be prominently placed on this ticket. 6- Outburst – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 5- Sandys Victory – Should not be overlooked as a legitimate contender in here.
Race 6: 2- Thinkofagameplan – Was a winner two starts back and could strike again tonight. 4- Hokuri Handrail N – Another that looks to be tough in here. 1- Higgins – Could be tough upon coming to Northfield. 6- Artistic...
Nov 27, 2017
Batavia Downs leading driver Larry Stalbaum is nick-named “The Bomber” for his propensity of winning with long shots. Stalbaum lived up to his moniker on Saturday night (Nov. 25) when he escaped the consciousness of the betting public and got home first with 14-1 shot Itsonlyrocknroll A in the $10,000 Open Handicap Pace.
Del Mar has some Carryovers into Saturday:
PK6 Carryover for tomorrow is $148,562
Jackpot carryover is $31,834
Good luck IdaBet Players!
The curtain came down on the 2017 live harness racing season at Plainridge Park on Friday afternoon (Nov. 24) with many outstanding human and equine performances to mention from the 125 day meet.
Greg Merton was the leading dash driver with 230 victories and those starts earned his connections $1.509 million in purses. Both numbers were new track records, smashing the same records Merton set last year. Merton was also the leading UDR driver (with a minimum of 100 starts at the meet) with a glowing percentage of .475.
Jim Hardy was second for both wins and earnings with 109 tallies and $745,663 in the bank.
Monique Cohen was the meet’s leading trainer with 71 wins for the session while Frank Antonacci led in UTR (with a minimum of 100 starts at the meet) with a stellar .596 and in earnings with $467,917 deposited. All totals for both Cohen and Antonacci were new track records.
The horses themselves were responsible for setting some records as well during 2017. There were 11 track records broken and two more that were tied during the course of the meet.
The biggest day of harness racing ever held at Plainridge Park as well as in the State of Massachusetts, was responsible for two of those track records when some of the best aged trotters from the Grand Circuit convened at The Ridge on Friday (July 28).
The old standard of 1:53 for an aged trotter was first beaten by Gural Hanover (Matt Kakaley) in 1:52.1. And then just one race later in Plainridge’s signature event, the $250,000 Spirit of Massachusetts Trot, JL Cruze...
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