IdaBet has teamed up with Ed Golden to offer his Santa Anita Stable Notes for our valued IdaBet.com players.  Thanks for choosing to wager on Santa Anita and directing your play the IdaBet way! SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES BY ED GOLDEN Thursday March 10, 2016   SMITH EYES FOURTH STRAIGHT BIG ’CAP VICTORY BAFFERT HAS TWO FOR THE MONEY IN SAN FELIPE TRAINER ...

IdaBet.com players; as America’s first Triple Crown Champion jockey in 37 years, Victor Espinoza helped Thoroughbred racing project a positive image far beyond the confines of the Thoroughbred industry throughout 2015, thus elevating the sport’s exposure and acceptance to a level perhaps not seen since the 1970s.  Accordingly, Espinoza, a 43-year-old native of Mexico City, ...

We wanted our IdaBet.com players to know with recency on his side, graded stakes winner Calculator will head a field of eight in Saturday’s Grade II, $300,000 San Carlos Stakes going seven furlongs on the main track. CALCULATOR: After a 13-month layoff, trainer Peter Miller’s Calculator returned to the track and the Winner’s Circle in impressive ...

Top turf horses Bolo, Bal a Bali and Om headline a field of seven older horses in Saturday’s Grade I, $400,000 Frank E. Kilroe Mile (turf) at Santa Anita.  Named for the late Frank E. (Jimmy) Kilroe, Santa Anita’s innovative, longtime Director of Racing, the Kilroe will be run for the 57th time on Saturday.   BOLO:  ...

We knew our IdaBet.com players would want to know that Keith Desormeaux’s Exaggerator and Bob Baffert’s Mor Spirit headline a talented group of seven three-year-olds in Saturday’s Grade II, $400,000 San Felipe Stakes at     1 1/16 miles.  In addition to the top two, unbeaten California-bred Smokey Image and rapidly improving sophomores Uncle Lino and Danzing Candy ...

We wanted our IdaBet.com players to know that Trainer Jimmy Jerkens’ talented Effinex, along with sharp local contenders Imperative and Donworth, head a field of nine older horses set to go a mile and a quarter in Saturday’s 79th running of the Grade I, $1 million Santa Anita Handicap. America’s longest continually run “hundred grander,” the ...

Good afternoon IdaBet.com players.  Northfield Track Announcer Ayers Ratliff’s free handicapping tips are provided exclusively for online IdaBet.com customers.  Please remember due to the draw schedule, picks are made in advance and do not account for scratches or late driver changes. Thanks for playing tonight on this 15 card race and don’t forget to play ...

Happy Hump Day IdaBet.com players.  Play Pompano tonight; this 9 card race is shaping up nicely and our man John Berry has been working late to compile his Berry Pickin’s report for your wagering consideration. Remember, when you play Pompano on Wednesdays in March, you can earn up to $50 and $450 more on select tracks ...

We thought you would want to know Missevil showed she was plenty good in Buffalo Raceway’s $8,200 featured pace for the mares on Wednesday night (March 9) as she enjoyed a perfect pocket trip to earn a half length victory over Dontch Remember in 1:56.3 over the fast track. On a perfect night for racing with ...

Good morning IdaBet.com players and thanks for checking in at IdaBet Player News.  With the Delta Downs meet drawing to a close, we would like to thank you for supporting Delta Downs and IdaBet.com with your business.  We appreciate you very much! Listed below are Jackpot’s picks for the card at Delta Downs.  Remember, you can ...

We wanted to remind our great IdaBet.com players that Sam Houston TB meet closes tonight with Quarter Horse Racing starting up later this month! On this closing day there are 12 races; 6 on turf and the following wagering options:  P4  Races 3-6 and 9-12 & P5  Races 2-6 and 8-12 and finally High 5 Races 1, 6 ...

Tuesday night’s 15 card race is looking to be a great one! Northfield Track Announcer Ayers Ratliff’s free handicapping tips are provided for our IdaBet.com players.  Remember that due to Northfield’s draw schedule, picks are made in advance and do not account for scratches or late driver changes. Have a great work week and thanks for ...

Good morning IdaBet.com players and thanks for checking in with Player News – exclusively on IdaBet.com where you continue to get up-to-date information on the tracks you like to play.  We will continue to grow this ever-expanding Player News Blog to incorporate track tips, insider picks and handicapping selections from around the world.  Are we missing ...

Team IdaBet.com players, just a quick reminder…Sam Houston Race Park first post time for tomorrow, Tuesday, march 8th 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 8th.  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 ...

Hey IdaBet.com players – hope your work week is off to a great start.  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 ...

We thought our IdaBet.com players would want to know that graded stakes winning Toews On Ice heads a field of six sophomores in Santa Anita’s $75,000 San Pedro Stakes at six furlongs on Friday. TOEWS ON ICE:  Trained by Bob Baffert and named for Chicago Blackhawks star center and captain, Johnathan Toews (pronounced TAZE), Toews On ...

With the Grade I, $500,000 Gold Cup at Santa Anita poised to serve as its highlight, Santa Anita’s 2016 Spring Meeting, which begins May 5 and runs through July 10,  will offer fans and horsemen 34 stakes, with 16 graded events that include five Grade I races. The Spring Meet will begin with the Grade II, ...

Ed Golden and IdaBet have teamed up to offer our players Ed’s Stable Notes.  We hope this insight will help as you consider your wagering opportunities. Thanks for choosing IdaBet.com! SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES BY ED GOLDEN Sunday March 6, 2016   Effinex   EFFINEX HIGHWEIGHT FOR SANTA ANITA HANDICAP SONGBIRD ‘PERFECT’ AFTER SANTA YSABEL ROMP BAFFERT SEEKS FIFTH WIN IN GRADE II SAN FELIPE MIDNIGHT STORM ...

Team IdaBet wants our great players to know that Turfway Park has changed their Post Times on Sunday to be 3:40 pm Eastern. Thanks for choosing IdaBet.com!

Hey IdaBet.com players – hope your work week is off to a great start!  If you are thinking about playing the horses tonight…one way to start your wagering off 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 ...

Velocity Vespa and George Napolitano, Jr. teamed up to score a track record 1:49 victory in the $75,000 Final of the Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park Late Closing Series on Saturday night (March 5).   Though that was a highlight on the “Super Saturday” program, the pair had to share with spotlight as the stars–both in the ...

Hey Team IdaBet, we thought you’d like to know that there is a Pick 6 Jackpot carryover at Gulfstream Park on Sunday, March 6, 2016 that is worth 2,503,517. The Pick 6 Jackpot starts with race 7. Please contact us if you have any questions or need any assistance by calling us toll free at 877.782.9994 ...

How exciting! A Bettor’s March Madness for IdaBet.com customers.  Get Lucky and play Turfway Park and thank you for your continued loyalty and support. Bret Battaglia’s Picks for Sunday, Mar. 6th on the 7 card race at Turfway are listed below.  Bret has been pretty hot lately and it is our pleasure to pass these ...

We thought our Idabet.com players would want to know that Trainer Jimmy Jerkens’ highly accomplished Effinex has been assigned high weight of 123 pounds for the 79th running of the Grade I, $1 million Santa Anita Handicap,  to be contested at a mile and a quarter next Saturday, March 12. Runner-up to Triple Crown Champion American ...

Good morning IdaBet players and thanks for checking in with Player News.  Please NYRA’s information below for updated post times for Gotham Day, Saturday, March 5th. 1st post will be 12:50 pm on the 10-race card. 2016 Aqueduct Winter Meet Post Times/Wagering Menu Trifecta Wagering on all races that qualify Minimum five betting interests carded. Superfecta Wagering on all races ...

IdaBet.com is happy to offer our valued IdaBet players Turfway Park’s selections by Bret Battaglia for Saturday, March 5, 2016.  This 9 card race has been picked apart by Bret Battaglia and he has been pretty hot lately. Good luck at the races and have a great weekend everyone and thanks for choosing IdaBet.com! Turfway Park Bret ...

Happy Saturday IdaBet.com players – hope your weekend is off to a great start!  If you are thinking about playing the horses tonight…one way to start your wagering off 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 ...

Want some insider picks?  Good morning IdaBet.com players and thanks for checking in with Player News – exclusively on IdaBet.com where you continue to get up-to-date information on the tracks you like to play.  We will continue to grow this ever-expanding Player News Blog to incorporate track tips, insider picks and handicapping selections from around the ...

IdaBet Players ought to know that after Scott Zeron’s grand slam on Friday, driver Anthony Napolitano one-upped his youthful rival on Saturday (March 5) evening at The Meadowlands, winning five of the 13 races.   After a pillar-to-post win in the opener with Sweet Justice ($10.80, 1:55.2), the 34-year-old Napolitano prevailed with odds-on favorite Honey I’m Home ...

Happy Super Saturday IdaBet.com players – hope your weekend is off to a great start!  If you are thinking about playing the horses tonight…one way to start your wagering off is to take a look at Pompano’s card tonight.  Remember to Play Pompano on Wednesday, and earn up to $500 more on select tracks with ...

Hey IdaBet players, we thought you would enjoy the following release from Santa Anita: English-bred Nancy From Nairobi continued her stateside ascent with an emphatic 2 ½ length win in Friday’s $63,000 Santa Anita allowance feature under Abel Lezcano.  Owned by Hronis Racing, LLC and trained by John Sadler, the 5-year-old mare rallied three-wide turning for ...

Team IdaBet is pleased to pass along a March 4th Tip Sheet for Sam Houston.  As the race meet at Sam Houston draws to a close, we appreciate your play directed to IdaBet.com and Sam Houston! Sam Houston 02016-TIPSHEET-3-4-16-cfb7879365  

There is a Pick Six carryover of $40,304 into Friday at Santa Anita and it is expected Friday’s total Pick Six pool should approach $250,000. First post time for an eight-race card on Friday is at 1 p.m.  The Pick Six will begin with race three, with approximate post time at 2 p.m. Pacific Good luck at ...

Good morning IdaBet.com players and thanks for checking in with Player News – exclusively on IdaBet.com where you continue to get up-to-date information on the tracks you like to play.  We will continue to grow this ever-expanding Player News Blog to incorporate track tips, insider picks and handicapping selections from around the world.  Are we missing ...

Hi All – Team IdaBet wanted to share the Racecards for Dubai on Saturday, March 5th.  We will provide a preview of the days card  as soon as it’s made available.  Remember, you found it first on IdaBet.com’s blog Player News! Thanks for choosing IdaBet.com and have a great weekend. Dubai Meydan_sat_0503 Dubai RUK_0503_MEY    

Good morning IdaBet.com players and thanks for checking this Player News Blog!  We are excited to bring you information on Dubai’s Super Tuesday line up for March 5th.  Remember that exclusive to IdaBet.com players only is a 10% cash bonus for exotic wagers on Dubai wagering.  Details here. Please note the times shown are in Dubai ...

A Bettor’s March Madness for IdaBet.com customers.  Get Lucky and play Turfway Park and thank you for your continued loyalty and support. Bret Battaglia’s Picks for Friday, Mar. 4th are listed below.  Bret has been pretty hot lately and it is our pleasure to pass these selections along for wagering considerations exclusively for our IdaBet.com ...

Good afternoon IdaBet.com players.  Thanks for checking in with Player News exclusively at IdaBet.com.  We thought you would want to know that beginning on March 4th, Western Fair will have a new Friday post time of 7:05 pm Eastern. Thanks for playing Western Fair and for choosing IdaBet.com!

With the $75,000 Final of the Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park Late Closing event for mares on tap for Super Saturday night in South Florida, drivers and trainers have chimed in with their thoughts on the big event. Please note that #6, Mach It A Par, scheduled to be driven by Tim Tetrick, has been ...

We wanted you to know it’s been a frustrating past two weeks for Justgottogetthere at Buffalo Raceway with a pair of solid but disappointing second place finishes. But that annoyance was erased on Friday night (March 4) as Justgottogetthere posted a convincing 2-3/4 length victory over Winkys Pride in the featured $8,200 trot. Leave Your Mark ...

Our IdaBet players should know that after securing the pocket on the first turn, Crosbys Clam Bake ($7.80) angled off the pegs in mid-stretch and chased down 8-5 favorite Opulent Yankee to take Friday (March 4) evening’s featured $25,000 Open Handicap Trot at The Meadowlands. Scott Zeron put the 6-year-old Kadabra gelding in play from the ...

IdaBet players, in recent weeks, local standouts Dovuto Hanover and Rockeyed Optimist made their seasonal debuts at The Meadowlands, showing no lack of late staying power in upper-level events.  On Saturday (March 5) night, not only do they both rise to Open company, but they square off against a pair of Ron Burke trainees in ...

We wanted to let our valued IdaBet.com players know that Gulfstream Park will have a first post of 12:00 (noon) Eastern to accommodate the 13 race card on Saturday, March 5. Have a great weekend everyone and thanks for choosing IdaBet.com!  

IdaBet and Ed Golden have teamed up to offer Santa Anita Stable Notes for your wagering considerations.  Thanks for choosing IdaBet.com! SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES BY ED GOLDEN Friday March 4, 2016   Effinex     EFFINEX ARRIVES FOR SANTA ANITA HANDICAP MOR SPIRIT DRILLS SATURDAY FOR SAN FELIPE KOBE’S BACK WORKS FOR THE SAN CARLOS OM IS ON COURSE FOR GRADE I KILROE MILE   EASTERN INVADER EFFINEX ...

Good evening IdaBet.com mates; Australia and New Zealand racing continues for your wagering enjoyment.  Team IdaBet is happy to pass along overnights and PPs when available for select tracks running in Australia and New Zealand this week.  And do not forget that $500 bucks is up for grabs every Wednesday exclusively at IdaBet.com with our ...

IdaBet.com is pleased to offer our players Ed Golden’s Stable Notes for Santa Anita.  We hope this information is helpful with your wagering considerations. Thanks for choosing IdaBet.com! SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES BY ED GOLDEN Thursday March 3, 2016 Songbird   CHAMPION SONGBIRD IS READY FOR SANTA YSABEL NYQUIST IS ‘FULL OF ENERGY’ IN HALF-MILE BREEZE NEW TURF COURSE INSTALLATION STARTS JUNE 20 SHUTTLE SERVICE TO ...