Some insights into tonight’s racing program for our IdaBet players:
3RD RACE – (2) OCEANIA showed signs when last seen locally season ago. First purse try since December might usually dissuade, but good draw gets gazed.
5TH RACE – (4) FULLBACK led late in his opening round of Sagamore Hill Series, then recovered from clumsy getaway week ago. Nodded in final prelim leg.
7TH RACE – (4) QUICK FUN N tries it third off claim in search of first win of season. Quintet of thirds—all at this level—suggest he’s not overmatched here.
8TH RACE – (3) JUSTICE MY WAY is all of 2-for-38 over past two seasons in less-than-inspiring resume. Does sometimes surprise, so ‘peeked’ for fair value.
9TH RACE – (2) BORDER CONTROL A missed a month with scratch-sick in between, then went through eight-hole motions. Would expect more legit effort.
10TH RACE – (1) KEYSTONE WANDA does not have any alibis with class dip, serious post relief and many blank rivals. Surmised low-hanging fruit in finale.
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$2 +/- (thru Sun., Mar. 18) – 64 wins ($611.80)
from 317 ($634) selex (-$22.20, holding cynics at bay)
highest-priced winner – MACHTU N ($33.80)
lowest-priced winners – SOTO/POINT SOMEWHERELSE ($2.70 each)
BY FRANK DRUCKER,
Publicity Director, Empire City @ Yonkers Raceway
