Northfield Track Announcer Ayers Ratliff’s free handicapping tips are provided for our IdaBet.com players.
Remember, due to their draw schedule, picks are made in advance and do not account for scratches or late driver changes.

FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 9

Race 1: 2- Cracked Glass – Draws well and could start the Daily Double with the right trip. 6- Arabella J – Drops in class and is another that looks to
have a big shot in here. 1- Riviera – Looks to be a strong factor from the rail. 3- Pictonian Dazzle – Looks to be in the thick of the action.

Race 2: 2- Mcmarkle Sparkle – Was a beaten favorite in the $53,000 State Fair race but could prevail for her backers this time around to start the Pick 5.
6- Corner Pocket – Made the ticket in both of her most recent races and looks to be right there again tonight. 1- The Breeze – Could make the ticket from
the rail.

Race 3: 3- Official Treasure – Appears to have drawn into a good spot and could score with the right trip. 1- Crazy Bad K – Looks to be a heavy factor
from the rail. 6- Getoffmycloud – Made the ticket last time out and could be right there again tonight. 7- Jakardez – Could add value to the exotics.

Race 4: 8- Expect The Sweep – Could trot home a winner despite starting from the far outside. 4- Exhibit Class – Has been racing well and that trend
looks to continue. 6- Doubleyellowline – Looks to be a factor if he minds his manners. 3- Just Like Magic – Has as good of a shot as any in here to
complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 4- Godiva Seelster – Drops in class and could be victorious at this level of competition. 2- Rock Me Baby – Finished second last time out and
could be the runner-up again tonight. 3- Westluckycam – Could do well upon coming to Northfield. 7- She’s In For Life – Could grab a piece of the
action.

Race 6: 1- Action Uncle – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight. 7- It’s Academic – Will be tough in here if he minds his manners.
3- Gabby’s Wild Child – Another that will be a factor if he stays trotting. 5- Stonefire US – Has ability and could do well at decent odds.

Race 7: 1- Tammysmist – Draws he inside advantage and could use that advantage to start the Pick 4. 4- Spoxys Girl – Looks to be tough with a good
trip. 2- Rockin Kasbah – Was a winner last time out but faces tougher foes this time around.

Race 8: 1- Pretty Sammie – Could strike from the rail. 4- Strawb’s Chippie N – Another that looks to have a big shot in here. 7- Vow To Wow –
Finished third last time out and could make the ticket again tonight. 8- Dalianna – Could grab a piece of the action despite starting from the far outside.

Race 9: 6- Artful Danser – Has three wins in a row and could score again tonight to begin the 20¢ Northfield Single Six. 4- Looksgoodinaromper – Won
her most recent effort and looks to be tough again. 7- Escape The House – Could make the ticket despite the poor post draw.

Race 10: 1- Helenhotwheelz – Drops in class and could strike from the rail. 6- Dorothy Gale – Looks to be tough upon coming to the Flying Turns.
7- Caribbean Moon – Could add value to the ticket. 2- Pines Best One Yet – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 11: 2- Lakeisha Hall – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight to start the Pick 4. 3- Johnny G’s Star – Has the ability to be
prominently placed on this ticket. 5- The Lady Vanishes – Could add value to the ticket.

Race 12: 3- Herecomescharlie B – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over several in here to get the job done.
7- Jarmbalou – Another that looks to have a big shot in here. 4- Wading Boots – Looks to be tough if he minds his manners. 6- Greek Legend – Cannot
be counted out.

Race 13: 1- Mcmaedle – Was a winner two starts back and could strike again tonight. 5- Brian’s Magic Girl – Won her most recent effort and looks to be
tough again. 4- Gold Record – Another who was successful in her most recent race. 3- Star Of The West – Looks to be in the thick of the action.
8- Myeyesadoreya N – Could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.

Race 14: 5- Miss Shell – Draws into an evenly matched field; this one gets a slight nod over several others to claim the top prize. 8- Princess Giovanni-
Could do well in here despite starting from the far outside. 7- Last Saving Grace – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 1- Delightful Play-
Could grab a piece of the action from the rail.

Race 15: 1- Sweet N Toxic – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta. 3- Don’t Dally Sally – Another that could do well in here.
4- My Hearts Rockin – Could make the ticket with the right trip. 6- Jus Wanna Feel – Could add value to the exotics.

Race 16: 8- Ida Sofia – Could be the one that captures tonight’s finale. 4- Grandrosa – Another that looks to have a big shot in here. 3- Ovation Seelster-
Made the ticket last time out and could be right there again tonight. 6- St Lads Gidget – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.