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Melissa is doing it again!  She’s giving away Jim’s money (for those who don’t know, Jim and Melissa own Idabet.com).  First the 10% CASH REWARDS on most of the bets on their Sandy Downs meet and now an EXTRA $100.00 THIS SATURDAY, June 11 to the player who BETS THE MOST MONEY.

That’s a cool Ben Franklin for betting the most.  Hey you don’t even have to win and you’ll still get back $100.00.  Now remember, we are new and we’re not quite Twin Spires, so you don’t have to be zillions to compete.

For the rest of us, we’ll still get the 10% on all of our WIN, PLACE, and EXOTIC BETS at Sandy Downs.

To watch the Sandy Downs races LIVE ONLINE at Idabet.com starting Friday, you will need WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER.  If you don’t have it, go to the following link to download it:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/downloads/windows-media-player

It’s only 12 days of racing, but for you the Idabet.com player, it’s really a great chance to get some of the best player incentives in all of racing…no matter how little you bet!  Opening day of the mixed thoroughbred/quarterhorse meet is this Friday, June 10 with a local post time in Idaho Falls at 6:30 p.m. (4:30 on the East Coast).  There is also an excellent series of stakes and the Bank of America Quarterhorse Championship Trials and Finals throughout the season.

10% CASH BACK…All Sandy Downs race days……Opening day and Saturday (this weekend’s race days), Idabet.com players get FREE PAST PERFORMANCES and FREE LIVE VIDEO ON OUR WEBSITE.  Go to our homepage…YOU WILL NEED TO DOWNLOAD WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER TO VIEW THE RACES.

If you write a “cool” message about us on our Facebook page (Idabet.com Horse Racing) or Twitter (Idabet.com) or any racing site you post messages, we will give a $2 FREE BET on the Sandy Downs races either Friday or Saturday.  Just post the message, then E-Mail Melissa@Idabet.com as to which site you posted, your name and account number and she will add the bet to your account!  Thanks in advance for spreading the word of Idabet.com

But clearly the best part of the meet, will be our generous 10% CASH REWARD added daily to your IdaRewards account on all Sandy Downs WIN, PLACE and EXOTIC WAGERS during the meet!  It’s fun racing, racing the way it used to be…and IT PAYS GREAT REWARDS TO IDABET.COM PLAYERS.  Have some fun this summer!

Horse racing returns to Idaho Falls on June 10th with live Thoroughbred and Quarter horse racing at Sandy Downs.  Twelve days of racing are scheduled for the 2011 season with full wagering at the country style race park.  Horses from the Intermountain Region, Northwest, and the Midwest are expected to compete. 

Jim Bernard, President and General Manager of Ida Racing, operators of the Sandy Downs race meet said this year’s season is just the tip of the iceberg for a renaissance for Idaho racing.  He said, “There is a new era unfolding for Idaho racing and we are so pleased to grow the horse racing industry for our horsemen, local farms and great fans.  This year brings together the fun at Sandy Downs, our new Turf Club at the Fort Hall Casino and the rapid growth of our IdaBet.com online wagering service.  Together, these innovations form the cornerstone of a bright future for the important racing industry and its contributions to the state.

The 2011 race dates in will be June 10, 11, 17, 24 and 25 as well as July 8, 9, 15, 22, 23, 29 & 30.  Post time for the first race is 6:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.  In addition to the live action, fans can watch and wager on races from across the country including famed race courses like Saratoga.

Admission daily is $6 which includes a grandstand seat (first come, first serve), official program, tip sheet and a discount coupon when available. Children 10 and under are free with an adult.  Sandy Downs also offers festival style seating on the picnic lawn.  Fans can choose from an array of concessions and a country-style barbecue.

A series of fun promotions and live music will be offered throughout the meet to entertain the entire family as well as the astute racing fan; Mad Capper Handicapping Inside Tips, Free Mystery Betting Vouchers, the Derby Girls, Nightly Celebrity...

The small fair-like race meet at Sandy Downs in Idaho Falls, Idaho will be paying back big cash rebates to online and phone bettors during this summer’s meet that opens Friday, June 10.  The track will rebate 10% on all win, place and exotic wagers over its 12-day mixed Thoroughbred and Quarterhorse season to bettors using Idabet.com and other ADW’s who take the Idaho Downs card.  Idabet.com will have live video streaming of all their races online.

Jim Bernard, President and General Manager of IdaRacing, operators of the meet and Idabet.com said, “This is a great opportunity for us to showcase our commitment to expanding live racing in Idaho, while offering racing fans across the country a chance to find real value in wagers from a fair style meet.”  Bernard added, “Fair meets are notorious for wild payoffs and overlays.  Then knowing you are already ahead of the game with a 10% reward on most bets, I believe Sandy Downs will actually provide bettors with a fun experience handicapping.”

Though IdaRacing is a small organization, it is embarking on an unusual trek to redefine today’s racing model.  “We began with a live meet which will always be our interest in promoting racing and the horsemen of Idaho and the Northwest,” said Bernard.  “Then we added an online platform to help fund the business to players across the country betting on worldwide racing.  We are augmenting our local business with a new Turf Club at the Fort Hall Casino and expanding off track opportunities.  This combination of country fair racing while embracing new technologies can be a model to create new interest in horse racing,” added Bernard.

The 10% reward and a number of new player sign up specials are available by visiting Idabet.com or calling 877-782-9994.  Players can also request the Sandy Downs betting option through their existing ADW...

For the month of June, all IdaBet.com players will receive an ADDITIONAL 3% CASH REWARD BONUS on all bets from Canada’s Woodbine Race Course and Mohawk Raceway.  Woodbine will be running thoroughbreds Wednesdays at 6:45pm EDT, Thursdays and Fridays at 2pm and Saturday and Sundays at 1pm.  Mohawk features the trotters and pacers going to post every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:10pm EDT.

The summer meets at both tracks offer the finest racing north of the border and your chance to catch full fields and quality payoffs.  Your extra rewards will be posted with you regular IdaRewards on a daily basis.  If you are looking for some extra cash, simply move your bets over to Woodbine and Mohawk all through June on IdaBet.com!