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Sunland Park Selections

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

1^st

SUZZET TOWER – Well prepared for routes.

MINI TOWER – Fights gamely.

IAM DANI – Recent maiden winner.

2^nd

SILVER CANDY – Looming large off the pace.

C’MON LIGHTNING – Quick from the start.

TRAIN WALK – Long shot selection.

3^rd

ALONEATTHEBAR – Hungry for a win, prime stalker.

ICE COLD – Extremely resilient sort.

CLEAR CODE – Applies pressure.

4^th

POETIC POSER – Plenty of speed, Jon Arnett trains.

RYLANT T – Sturdy veteran winner of 10 races.

WHIPSTOCK – Figures in the mix.

5^th

FRANK THE MD – Part of a terrific battle, great debut win.

UNBRIDLED CRITIC – Most impressive debut score at Zia.

DREAM IT DO IT – Solid finisher, would like a hot pace.

6^th

SA MOKEN ALARM – Three straight seconds, break through time.

SETS ANGEL – Bred to be a nice one, speedy.

SILVER KITTCAT – License to improve, long rest.

7^th

HEHASSPIRIT – Searches for old form, pace enforcer.

POBLANO – On the move, outside draw.

SHUG’S STORM CAT – Won here last year at 25-1...

Team IdaBet.com players, just a quick reminder…Sam Houston Race Park first post time for tomorrow, Tuesday, march 8^th is 12:30 PM Central.  Tuesday is closing day for the Sam Houston thoroughbred meet and they will host a 12-race card. Also, since Tuesday is closing day, any Pick 5 or Super Hi Five carryover will be forced out.

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We thought our IdaBet.com players would like to know that Penn National Gaming Managed Tracks are busy in March:

Charles Town resumes Wednesday night racing in March.  Live racing from Charles Town will be on Wednesday through Saturday schedule from March through June.

Sam Houston (Thoroughbred) closes on Tuesday, March 8.

Rosecroft Raceway begins their live meet on Tuesday, March 8.  New for this year is live racing SUNDAY’s at 4:40 PM ET and Tuesday’s at 6:40 PM ET.

Reminder…Mahoning Valley has added live racing on Wednesdays, March 23^rd, 30^th, and April 6^th.

Sam Houston (Quarter Horse) meet begins on Friday, March 25.

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IdaBet.com is pleased to offer picks to our great IdaBet players from Northfield Track Announcer Ayers Ratliff for Monday, March 7th.  We hope these selections might come in handy as you consider where to place your wagers.  Due to Northfield’s draw schedule, picks are made in advance and do not account for scratches or late driver changes.

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From the “Ayers Above” MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 7

Race 1: 4- It Really Matters – Looks to be the one who starts tonight’s Daily Double. 6- Saint Simeon – Has the ability to be prominently placed on this ticket. 5- Haste – Could add value to the exotics. 3- Wind Surfer – Could add some further value.

Race 2: 1- Idbegoodatthat – Won two of his last three races and could be right there again tonight. 7- Little Mans Magic – Looks to do well upon coming to Northfield. 4- Arnies Kick Start – Has two wins in a row and could be right there again. 3- Maynard B – Could garner a minor share in here.

Race 3: 1- A Crown For Lindy – Was a winner two starts back and could strike again from the rail. 9- Mustodian – Looks to be tough from the second tier. 6- Edit – Should not be overlooked as a potential competitor in here.

Race 4: 4- Can Repeat – Was the beaten favorite last time out but could prevail for his backers this time around. 1- PL Dragon – Looks to be tough in here. 6- Lima Thunder – Looks to be in good form and could add value to the ticket. 2- Beach Boy Toy – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 2- Forever Royal – Draws well and looks to score in here. 1- Fawn De J – Was a winner last time out but faces tougher competition from the rail. 9- Jesse’s Messenger – Could add value from the second tier. 4- Sand Royal Blu – Should not be overlooked as a potential competitor in here.

Race 6: 4- JC Onthebeach – Made the...

Hey IdaBet.com players – hope your work week and been a good one so far…the weekend is not too far off!

If you are thinking about playing the horses tonight…one way to increase your odds of earning extra cash is to take a look at Pompano’s card tonight.  This 10 card race is shaping up nicely and our man John Berry has been up late compiling his Berry Pickin’s report for your wagering consideration. Remember to Play Pompano on Wednesday, and earn up to $500 more on select tracks with our IdaMatch Wednesday Promotion!

Please note that, because of possible late changes, numbers shown here may NOT correspond with program numbers. When wagering, always use the horse’s number listed in your official track program.

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Tuesday, March 8, 2016

RACE ONE EARLY DOUBLE- 3-6, 5-6 PICK-5- 3,5 w 6 w 1,4,6 w 5,9 w 3 3-MASTER HOST…went up in the air as chalk in last. If he minds manners (a BIG “if”), should win. 5-JAILHOUSE LAWYER…starting to give hints. Liked backside brush in last (:28.4). Fits nicely here. 1-BAD ANGEL…lost touch with leaders on backside through very quick panels for class. Rail helps.

RACE TWO 6-GOLD SAVAGE…like for couple of reasons: 1) class dip; 2) dented quick 3d panel (:28.1) Wiring? 4-HOLD ON TIGHTLY…lost composure leaving in last. Performance back to Feb. 23 threatens here. 2-SKYWAY PIPPEN…not afraid to take air when given room to roam. Will be flying in the stretch.

RACE THREE 1-SANTANA BEACH…hampered by posts last two. Still, loved backside brush double-bubbled 3/8ths out. 4-NICHOLAS RYAN…puts in solid performances week-after-week. Might leave and yield for the garden trip. 6-TEX…will be on the bullet train when Hummer leaves. Question is, “Can he sustain it all the way to...

We thought our IdaBet.com players would want to know that Rosecroft Raceway kicks off their 27-day Winter/Spring race meet on Tuesday, March 8^th.  A major change for this year is the introduction of SUNDAY twilight racing at 4:40 PM ET.  In addition to Sunday, Rosecroft will offer live racing every Tuesday night at 6:40 PM ET.

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Rosecroft will host special Saturday night cards on the three Triple Crown days – May 7^th, May 21^st, and June 11^th.  Post time will be 6:40 PM ET for those Saturday night cards.

“We have developed a very nice niche on Tuesday evenings in the simulcast marketplace and we thought Sundays might be an opportunity to draw a new on-track audience and also serve an underserved part of the harness simulcast marketplace,” said Peter Hanley, Racing Secretary for Rosecroft.

Full fields, competitive and quality races have been on the upswing for Rosecroft over the past several years and 2016 is likely to continue that trend.  “We will start off with a purse increase over 2015 (pushing purses to a nightly average of over $80,000 per night) and our Maryland Preferred horses (Maryland owned, bred and sired) will now be eligible for a 20% bonus on earnings (up from 15% in 2015),” said Hanley.

Rosecroft also hopes to keep the wagering momentum on its races going in 2016.  “On-track handle last year was up 5% and our export handle was up over 50%, even with lightly less races vs. 2014,” said Christopher McErlean, Vice President of Racing for Penn National Gaming, Inc., parent company of Rosecroft Raceway.  “The goal since we took over in 2011 (after the track’s bankruptcy) was to continuously rebuild the racing program.  Those efforts are starting to show in the key metrics of our business,” said McErlean.