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From the Ayers Above – Feb 20th
Race 1: 4- Widemere Maggie – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to take tonight’s opener. 1- KJ’s Foxy Lady – Could be tough from the rail. 5- African Violet – Was a winner last time out but faces tougher competition this time around. 7- Upland Hanover – Could add value to the exotics.
Race 2: 1- TT’s Little Lass – Was a winner two starts back and could strike again tonight. 3- Hillary’s Style – Drops in class and could be tough in here. 5- Nuck Phil – Has been racing well and that rend looks to continue. 2- Puddle Jumper – Draws better tonight and could be in the thick of the action.
Race 3: 4- Kayleigh’s Future – Made the ticket in both of her most recent races; could step up and lead that ticket tonight. 1- Esteemed Members – Looks to do well from the rail. 5- Polly Flower – One of several in here that could make the ticket.
Race 4: 1- A Dandy Bryer – Draws the inside advantage and that could be key to being successful tonight. 9- Dear Caterina – Should get a good trip from the second tier. 7- Fly Me Courageous – Could do well upon coming to Northfield. 6- Sunrise Sunset – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 4- Fox Valley Smooch – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to get the job done. 7- Nothinglikeadame – Could add value to the ticket. 5- Bluebird Jettart – Another that could add value. 6- Strong Together – Yet another that could make the exotics pay.
Race 6: 9- EE Bay – Was a beaten favorite last time out but could prevail for her backers this time around. 3- Clear Character – Another with a big shot in here. 1- Honey B Skipalong – Could add value from the rail. 5- Boots Place – Looks to be in the thick of the action.
Race 7: 9- I Wonder Why – Looks to have a victorious Cleveland debut. 5- Im Shameless – Could do well in here if she can rebound from her most recent dismal performance. 2- Second Chance – Draws well and looks to be in the thick of the action. 4- Stirling Cordelia – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 8: 6- Ruler’s Best – Was a winner two starts back and could strike again tonight. 5- Flight Seelster – Has the ability to be prominently placed on this ticket. 2- Save My Dragon – Made the ticket in all three of her most recent races and looks to be right there again tonight.
Race 9: 1- Eternal River – Competes in an evenly matched race; the rail could give this one the advantage she needs to win. 9- Edita Hanover – Should get a good trip from the second tier. 3- Apach Of Luck – Was a winner last time out and could be right there again. 4- Braggin Hanover – Should not be overlooked as a potential competitor in here.
Race 10: 9- Lease Ness Monster – Drops in class and looks to be the best in here. 4- One Last Bono – Another tough customer in here. 1- Ella Rose – Could do well from the rail. 7- Palm Patrol – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 11: 9- Donna Party – Made the ticket in all three of her most recent races; could step up and lead that ticket tonight. 1- Desperate Crowds – Another with a big shot in here. 2- Janinne – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 3- The Doe – Could add value to the exotics.
Race 12: 3- Forever Lover – Looks to have drawn into a good spot to get the job done in here. 4- Hula Lu – Drops in class and looks to be tough in here. 2- Common Creed – Finished third last time out and could post a similar effort again tonight. 9- Annakate – Looks to be in the thick of the action if she minds her manners.
Race 13: 3- Stonebridge Damsel – Drops in class and looks to get the job done at this level of competition. 5- Dangerous Times – Looks to do well upon coming to Cleveland. 4- Caveat Creek – Could add value to the ticket. 9- Power And Purpose – Looks to be in the thick of the action. 7- My Little Bit – Could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.
Race 14: 2- Charlottes Star – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight to lead off the Late Double. 9- Bet On Me Hanover – Could do well upon coming to Norhfield. 8- Friendsnheartbeat – Could make the ticket despite starting from the far outside. 3- Crazy Lola – Drops in class and looks to be in the thick of the action.
Race 15: 9- Sea Bug – Gets the top-call to take tonight’s finale. 3- St Lads Rhythm – Draws better and could do well in here. 1- Day To Ponder – Could do well from the rail. 2- Ola Hanover – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
