{"id":28596,"date":"2026-04-18T17:06:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T00:06:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cynthiapublishing.com\/hp_wordpress\/?p=28596"},"modified":"2026-04-18T17:06:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T00:06:09","slug":"first-post-saturday-april-18-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cynthiapublishing.com\/hp_wordpress\/2026\/04\/18\/first-post-saturday-april-18-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"First Post: Saturday, April 18, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mtubSuH7Dps?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Here we go&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing like the NHL playoffs for athleticism, drama &amp; compelling instant-win situations. Your Philalala Flyers made the postseason for the first time since 2020, and their Round 1 opponents are their eternal intrastate nemeses the Pgh. Peng-a-wins. The Pitt will be a heavy fave, but the Flyers seem to have impeccable vibes (VIBES, MAN, I TELL YA! VIBES!) for a No. 8 seed. Let the forechecking begin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Recap!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <strong>opener<\/strong> from <strong>Chas. Town, W.Va.,<\/strong> <strong>#4 Tierra Santa<\/strong> (.303 Win Prob \/ 2.30-1 Fair Odds \/ 2.86-1 Premium Odds) found sacred ground in the winner\u2019s circle at <strong>$10.20<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong>Collinsville, Ill.<\/strong>, <strong>Race 2<\/strong> featured <strong>#1 Scotch No Rocks<\/strong> (.158 \/ 5.33 \/ 6.59) having good legs and a smooth finish at <strong>$17.40<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong>Hallandale Beach, Fla.<\/strong>, <strong>#11 Azam<\/strong> (.138 \/ 6.25 \/ 7.70) was your winner in <strong>Race 7<\/strong> at <strong>$26-even<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong>Lexington, Ky.<\/strong>, <strong>#3 Reality Star<\/strong> (.278 \/ 2.60 \/ 3.21) took the <strong>opener<\/strong> at <strong>$10.64<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong>Laurel, Md.<\/strong>, <strong>#5 Summerintahoe<\/strong> (.319 \/ 2.13 \/ 2.57) won <strong>Race 7<\/strong> for the Sierra Nevada at <strong>$8.60<\/strong>. <strong>Next race<\/strong> there, <strong>#6 Outlaw Kid<\/strong> (.097 \/ 9.31 \/ 11.37) shot-up the tote board at <strong>$24-even<\/strong>; your winning <strong>$116.60 daily double<\/strong> had a premium price of $88.32. As well, <strong>#8 Chasing Liberty<\/strong> (.125 \/ 7.00 \/ 8.36) completed your winning <strong>$261.60 exacta<\/strong> whose premium price was $212.84.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong>Arcadia, Calif.<\/strong>, <strong>#7 Tapalo<\/strong> (.252 \/ 2.97 \/ 3.64) was high and dry in <strong>Race 2<\/strong> at <strong>$8.80<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opening Day at <strong>Etobicoke Int\u2019l<\/strong>. today, and <strong>Race 6<\/strong> found <strong>#4 Chromeplated Heart<\/strong> (.210 \/ 3.76 \/ 4.71) grabbing the gold at <strong>$16.40<\/strong>; completing your winning <strong>$80.70 exacta<\/strong> was <strong>#1 Souper Diva<\/strong> (.187 \/ 4.35 \/ 5.42). <strong>Next race<\/strong> there, <strong>#4 Elgin Park<\/strong>  (.307 \/ 2.26 \/ 3.07) found a spot in victory lane at <strong>$9.40<\/strong>; your winning <strong>$84.30 daily double<\/strong> had a premium price of $46.47.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cynthiapublishing.com\/hp_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NBLSat0418EvD7.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">New BestLine Output: 18Apr26 7EvD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"614\" data-attachment-id=\"28600\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/cynthiapublishing.com\/hp_wordpress\/2026\/04\/18\/first-post-saturday-april-18-2026\/screenshot-300\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cynthiapublishing.com\/hp_wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NBLSat0418EvD9.jpg?fit=1474%2C1414&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1474,1414\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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Your Philalala Flyers made the postseason for the first time since 2020, and their Round 1 opponents are their eternal intrastate nemeses the Pgh. Peng-a-wins. 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