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From the “Ayers Above” WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 10
Race 1: 4- Hangin Judge – Has been second two starts in a row; looks to step up tonight and get the job done. 7- Yawanaseesummuscle – Comes from a stellar stable and could so well at first asking. 5- Ned Pepper – Looks to do well in here if he minds his manners. 2- Up Chuckie – Should not be overlooked as a potential competitor in here.
Race 2: 2- Mystical Bay – Was a winner two starts back and could strike again tonight. 3- Toys Legacy – Made the ticket in both of his most recent races and could be right there again tonight. 9- Britannia Seelster – Could do well from the second tier. 5- HJ’s A Real Lulu – Could add some value to the exotics.
Race 3: 1- Freedom Ridge – Drops in class and draws the rail; could be in a perfect spot to win. 9- Sure Thing – May be rounding into better form. 3- Jestabrute – Could add value to the ticket.
Race 4: 1- Do It Doc’s Way – Draws the inside advantage and that advantage could be key to being successful tonight. 5- Hoorei For Flash – Should be fresh off a layoff and could do well at first asking. 4- Vaniscape – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 3- Redbud – Has as good of a shot as any to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 3- Verdict – Almost lasted in his most recent effort; could see things through tonight. 2- Midway Buss – Made the ticket in all four of his most recent races and could be right there again tonight. 8- Student Nurse – Could do well in here despite starting from the far outside. 5- Croesus – Could add value to the Superfecta.
Race 6: 2- Mac’s Devil – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to get the job done. 6- Martin Hanover – Could do well in here if he can rebound from his most recent dismal performances. 7- Playmaker – Could be in the thick of the action despite the poor post draw. 3- Juxasport – Should not be overlooked as a potential competitor in here.
Race 7: 8- Booyah TJ – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight. 5- Tymal Bling – Has the ability to be prominently placed on this ticket. 4- Zorgwijk Heavenly – Drops in class and poses a threat in here. 2- Senator Sam – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 8: 1- Modern Warfare – Draws the inside advantage and that advantage could be key to being successful tonight. 9- Papa Grande – Should get a good trip from the second tier. 3- Take A Walk – Could add value to the Trifecta.
Race 9: 9- Quantum Cashman – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to get the job done. 2- Master’s Sweetie – Finished second last time out and could post a similar effort again tonight. 5- Tsunami Dream – Should not be overlooked as a potential competitor in here. 1- Crazed N Lindy – Looks to be in the thick of the action from the rail.
Race 10: 7- Wit And Wisdom – Made the ticket in all three of his most recent races; could step up tonight and get the job done. 3- Blooming Genius – Could do well upon coming to Northfield. 4- Second Thoughts – Could add value to the ticket. 6- Bound To Score – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 11: 5- Dreamy Fella – Finished second last time out; could return to his winning ways tonight. 2- Bupa Bruiser – Was the runner-up in his most recent effort; could post a similar effort again tonight. 6- Bossy Aussie – Could do well upon returning to the Flying Turns. 1- Rug-B – Could garner a minor share from the rail.
Race 12: 9- Camcruiser Hanover – Looks to have a successful Cleveland debut. 2- Cold Bath – Another newcomer that looks to be tough in here. 7- Jimmy Rip – Looks to be a threat despite the poor post draw. 1- SJ’s Blissful Guy – Looks to be in the thick of the action from the rail.
Race 13: 1- Dannys Man – Draws the inside advantage and that advantage could be key to being successful tonight. 2- Sunburned Vern – Finished second in two of his last three races and looks to be right there again tonight. 5- Franco Natura N – Looks to be rounding into better form. 3- Impressive Jet – Looks to be in the thick of the action. 7- Augie’s – could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.
Race 14: 5- Dusty Dunes – Drops in class and receives the top-call to lead off the Late Double. 6- Lima Thunder – Has the ability to be prominently placed on this ticket. 1- Earlymorninarrival – Could do well from the rail. 4- River N Onions – Should not be overlooked as a potential competitor in here.
Race 15: 4- Electrify – Drops in class and looks to take tonight’s finale. 8- Light Up The Sky – Could do well in here despite starting from the far outside. 9- Hemingway – Should get a good trip from the second tier. 2- Rock N Roll Star – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
