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From the Ayers Above – Feb 17th
Race 1: 4- Poppa’s Pick – Could be successful upon coming to Northfield. 3- Text Winner – Looks to do well in here if he is over the sickness he has the last time he was scheduled to race. 9- Sir Kensington – Could add value from the second tier. 2- Dreamanotherdream – Looks to be in the thick of the action.
Race 2: 7- Prince Beacon – Could post a successful Cleveland debut. 4- Chickenwithabanjo – Another with a big shot in here. 5- Real Evidence- Could be heard from in her career debut. 1- Dreamer’s Can Fly – Could garner a minor share from the rail.
Race 3: 7- Yawanaseesummuscle – Finished second in her career debut; could step up tonight and grab a victory. 4- Up Chuckie – Another with a big shot to do well in here. 1- Matter Of Pride – Could do well from the rail.
Race 4: 2- Bupa Bruiser – Was the runner-up in both of his most recent races; could step it up tonight and get the job done. 1- Royal Finale – Could be a factor from the rail. 6- Wolf Creek Pegasus – Could do well upon coming to Cleveland. 4- BB Sherman – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 3- Rockin H Cherry O – Drops in class and looks to be the best in here. 6- SM’s Terminator – Made the ticket last time out and could be right there again tonight. 2- Master Wheels – Could add some value to the ticket. 5- Hemlock Tough Guy – Should not be overlooked as a potential competitor in here.
Race 6: 9- Bold Secret – Has had some bad racing luck; could win tonight if things go his way. 5- Arnies Kick Start – Could do well upon coming to Northfield. 1- Playmaker – Could make the ticket from the rail. 7- Stronski – Could be in the thick of the action despite the poor post draw.
Race 7: 2- Meadowview Arty – Drops in class and looks to be victorious at this level of competition. 8- Cautious Optimism – Could do well in here despite starting from the far outside. 5- Carolina Jacob – Could add some value to the ticket. 3- Vaya Con Dios– Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 8: 9- Our Mclovin – Drops in class and receives the top-call to start tonight’s Pick 4. 2- Modern Warfare – Finished second last time out and could post a similar effort again tonight. 8- Real Samart – Could make the ticket despite starting from the far outside.
Race 9: 6- Dayplaner – Drops in class and looks to be the best in here. 4- Quantum Cashman – Another with a big shot to do well in here. 2- Say It Best – Won his most recent effort bit faces tougher competition this time around. 8- Sand Royal Blu – Could be a factor if he minds his manners.
Race 10: 4- Prvo – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to get the job done. 6- Flying MetroAnother with a big shot to do well in here. 5- Onemorelastchance – Should not be overlooked as a potential threat in here. 3- Bryndan’s Toy – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 11: 3- Bummed Out – Competes in an evenly matched field; this one could edge-out tonight’s competition. 7- Windsong Destroyer – Could do well in here despite the poor post draw. 8- Fierce Desire – Could make the ticket despite starting from the far outside. 6- Earlymorninarrival – Looks to be in the thick of the action.
Race 12: 2- Monarch Bluechip – Looks to be successful tonight if he minds his manners. 3- Student Nurse – Has the ability to be prominently placed on this ticket. 5- Ned Pepper – Was a winner last time out but faces tougher competition this time around. 4- Rose Run Quasar – Has been racing well but is stepping up in class.
Race 13: 9- Model Ninetyfour – Drops in class and looks to be successful at this level of competition. 4- Lightninginthesky – Was a winner two starts back and could do well again tonight. 8- Dannys Man – Could add value to the ticket despite starting from the far outside. 2- DJ Supreme – Looks to be in the thick of the action. 1- Juxasport – Should be able to garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.
Race 14: 5- Rockin Sockem – Gets the top-call to lead off the Late Double. 9- Mystical Bay – Looks to be tough from the second tier. 4- Toys Legacy – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 3- HJ’s A Real Lulu – Could add value to the exotics.
Race 15: 1- Lansdowne Road – Drops in class, draws the rail and looks to take tonight’s finale. 3- Do It Docs Way – Made the ticket last time out and looks to be right there again tonight. 2- River N Onions – Should not be overlooked as a solid competitor in here. 9- Sonic Raider – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
