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.

WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 21

Race 1: 1- Fulton’s Fury – Made the ticket in all four of his starts this year; could step-up and lead the ticket this time around. 8- Anastasia Rocky –
Looks to do well in here despite starting from the far outside. 3- Fragrant Stick – Posted a good qualifier and could be a strong factor tonight. 7- Angry
Annie – Could add value to the exotics.

Race 2: 2- Rockn Stein – Draws well and gets the top-call to start tonight’s Pick 5. 3- Kanawha – Has the ability to be prominently placed on this ticket.
1- Mary’s Darvin – Could make the ticket from the rail.

Race 3: 4- Man Of Fire – Drops in class and looks to trot home a winner. 1- Ibanez – Looks to be tough from the rail. 2- Me The Boss – Draws well
and could add value to the ticket. 7- Macho Mass – Could add further value to the exotics.

Race 4: 1- Home Town Girl – Draws the rail upon dropping in class and looks to be the best in here. 7- Coffee House – Could do well in here at decent
odds. 3- Flight Seveneleven – Looks to be in the thick of the action. 9- Island Club – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 3- Guida’s Geisha – Almost lasted last time out; could see things through this time around. 6- Mel Rose Dunn – Has the ability to be
prominently placed on this ticket. 2- I’ve Got Spirit – Draws well and looks to be in the thick of the action. 1- Big Daddy Blitz – Looks to be a
contender from the rail.

Race 6: 1- Martz Creek Liby – Draws the inside advantage and could use that advantage to be successful in here. 9- Henpecked – Should get a good
trip from the second tier. 5- Just A Steady Hall – Could add value to the ticket. 3- Hupomone – Should be in the thick of the action.

Race 7: 5- Stonebridge Tonic – Gets the top-call to start this Pick 4. 1- Acting Captain – Should have a solid shot from the rail. 3- Lunatic Fringe –
Made the ticket last time out and could be right there again tonight.

Race 8: 3- Dr Judge – Has been second four times in a row; could step-up and be successful this time around. 1- Monster Myles – Could be tough from
the rail. 5- Suicide Blond – Drops in class and looks to have ability. 9- Pampered’s Prince – Could grab a piece of the action from the second tier.

Race 9: 4- Headforthebeach – Looks to be the one that begins tonight’s 20¢ Northfield Single Six. 1- Spirited Encounter – Finished second last time
out and looks to be right there again tonight. 3- Go Like A Pro – Could add value to the ticket.

Race 10: 7- Cooper – Has six wins in a row and looks to keep the streak alive. 8- MM’s Credit Line – Looks to be best of the rest despite starting from
the far outside. 5- Evan Hanover – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 2- Seal Sniper – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete
the Superfecta.

Race 11: 1- Royal Regatta – Draws the rail upon dropping in class and looks to be successful in here to start the Pick 4. 5- Pace Seelster – Made the
ticket in two of his last three races and looks to be right there again tonight. 9- Friskie Cruiser – Could add value to the ticket. 7- Maradona – Could
add further value to the exotics.

Race 12: 2- Bosley – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over several others to get the job done in here. 1- Curious
Lass – Won two of his last three races; could do well again despite facing tougher. 9- Man The Keg – Could make the ticket from the second tier.
7- Peter Trottintail – Could add value to the exotics.

Race 13: 2- Bildo Bobbins – Looks to be the best in here if he minds his manners. 1- Woody Woodpecker – Was a winner last time out and looks to be
tough again tonight. 5- Crookshanks – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 3- Gotham Hanover – Looks to be in the thick of the action.
7- All Piped Up – Could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.

Race 14: 4- The Link Of Art – Just missed last time out; may not miss tonight. 3- Hilltop Jesse – Looks to be tough in here if he minds his manners.
6- East Laker – Could add value to the ticket. 1- OU Firefly – Looks to be a contender from the rail.

Race 15: 9- Hillbilly Hanover – Looks to be the one that leads off the Late Double. 2- Divulge – Draws well upon dropping in class and looks to be
tough in here. 1- Grandpaslildragon – Looks to make the ticket from the rail. 4- Wellsaidandone – Should be in the thick of the action.

Race 16: 6- Majestic Heart – Won his most recent effort and could strike again tonight to capture the finale. 3- Igotallnet – Has been racing well and
that trend looks to continue. 4- Tick’s A Yankin – Could do well upon coming to Northfield. 5- Happy Ike – Has as good of a shot as any in here to
complete the Superfecta.

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