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Northfield Picks from the Ayers Above for Tuesday, February 16, 2016

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 tomorrow on IdaBet.com Wednesdays for our IdaMatch promotion and earn up to an additional $500 on select tracks.  Details here.

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Race 1: 5- Fridayscomin – Was a winner last time out and looks to be able to strike again tonight. 6- Louie The Fourth – Another with a big shot in tonight’s opener. 4- Hallucination – Should not be overlooked as a solid competitor in here. 1- Pembroke Popeye – Won his most recent outing but faces tougher this time around.

Race 2: 3- Whatagamble – Could have a successful return to Cleveland. 6- Easton Bound – Another newcomer that could do well in here. 9- Billy The Colt – Should get a good trip from the second tier. 8- Cold Bath – Could garner a minor share despite starting from the far outside.

Race 3: 2- Heeza Nordic – Drops in class and looks to be the best in here if he minds his manners. 7- IM – Another class dropper that could be tough in here. 6- Chip’s Dreamer – One of several in here that could make the ticket.

Race 4: 7- Light Up The Sky – Drops in class and looks to be the best at this level of competition. 3- Custom Made – Made the ticket last time out and could be right there again tonight. 1- Mattox’s Western – Could be tough from the rail. 4- Full Circle Spirit – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 3- Miss Panthers – Was the beaten favorite last time out, but could prevail for her backers this time around. 6- Screamin Dreamin – Also a beaten favorite last start trying to redeem herself. 4- Beep Beep Bye Bye – Finished second last start and but faces a bit tougher tonight. 7- Zorgwijk Mercedes – Could be a factor in here despite the poor post draw.

Race 6: 9- Kallista – Won two of her last three races and could strike again tonight. 3- Tossies Flash – Another with a big shot in here. 6- Bootyshakerbaker – Could add value to the ticket. 2- Addie Pie – Another that could add value to the exotics.

Race 7: 3- Chad – Competes in a claimer for the first time in his life and looks to win his claiming debut. 2- Numbers Game – Finished second last time out and could post a similar effort again tonight. 5- Fawn De J – Made the ticket in both of his most recent races and looks to be right there again tonight. 1- Unlimited Winner – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Sueprfecta.

Race 8: 5- Iwilldowhatido – Looks to be the best in here if he is over the sickness he had the last time he was scheduled to compete. 8- Q Zilla – Could do well tonight despite starting from the far outside. 3- Diamonds Revenge – One of several in here that could make the ticket.

Race 9: 6- Mustodian – Drops in class and looks to get the job done in here. 5- Axle – Made the ticket in two of his last three races and could be right there again tonight. 1- Jesse’s Messenger – Looks to be tough from the rail. 3- Party Allstar – Looks to be in the thick of the action.

Race 10: 4- Major Starlight- Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight. 1- Dress The Part – Looks to be tough from the rail. 3- Celestial Dreams – Should not be overlooked as a potential competitor in here. 2- Craig Michael – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 11: 4- Orse Power – Was a winner two starts back and could score again tonight. 2- Right On Time – Drops in class and looks to be tough at this level of competition. 9- Bonners Creek – Should get a good trip from the second tier. 3- Bergerac – Looks to be in the thick of the action.

Race 12: 9- Love You Bad – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to get the job done. 7- Goodtime Matt – Another with a big shot to do well in here. 4- Hickory Terrific – Could do well upon returning to Northfield. 2- Jed Kidd Squaking – Has been racing well but jumps up in class.

Race 13: 7- Nabber Again – Drops in class and looks to strike tonight despite the poor post draw. 5- Camcruiser Hanover – Looks to be tough upon coming to the Flying Turns. 3- Electrify – Also drops in class and could be tough. 6- Prime Time Poppa – Looks to be in the thick of the action. 2- Applejack Hanover – Looks to be able to garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.

Race 14: 1- Beach Boy Toy – Draws the inside advantage and that advantage could be key to leading off the Late Double. 6- Tidewater Tomcat – Drops in class and could be tough in here. 2- Diamond Brady – Could add value to the ticket. 9- Ahead Of The Crowd – Should get a good trip from the second tier.

Race 15: 2- Milwaukee Ray – Drops in class in his second start off a qualifier and looks to be in a spot to win. 6- Art Of Escape – Won his most recent effort but faces tougher competition this time around. 1- Born That Way – Looks to be tough from the rail. 7- OK Fame – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.