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From the “Ayers Above”
MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 29
Race 1: 3- Norma’s Rose – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to take tonight’s opener. 6- Cabo – Another with a big shot to do well in here. 2- Sam Hays – Drops slightly in class and looks to be tough in here. 1- Lucky Charm – Could be in the thick of the action from the rail.
Race 2: 3- Dry Ice – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight. 4- Most Happy Dragon – Finished second two starts in a row and could post a similar effort again tonight. 1- Keystone Rideau – Could be tough from the rail. 5- Regil Tiger – Should not be overlooked as a solid competitor in here.
Race 3: 7- A Crown For Lindy – Won two of his last three races and could be the winner again tonight. 1- Carbon Footprint – Could be tough from the rail. 3- Client Nine – Could add value to the ticket.
Race 4: 1- Crank It Up – Draws the rail and could be victorious upon returning to Northfield. 3- Bold Decision – Draws much better and could be a tough customer in here. 6- Our Mclovin – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 9- Perspective – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 4- Natural Forces – Drops in class and could be successful at this level of competition. 1- It Really Matters – Also drops in class; this one could be tough from the rail. 2- Aren’t I Hanover – Draws better tonight and looks to be able to make the ticket. 5- Team Zordin – Looks to be in the thick of the action.
Race 6: 4- T Red – Gets the top-call to start this Pick 3. 1- Stevie Diamonds – Looks to be tough with the inside advantage.
5- Alittleaintehough – Could do well upon returning to Northfield. 7- Deftones – Could add some value to the exotics.
Race 7: 1- Dayplanner – Draws the inside advantage and that advantage could be key to being successful tonight. 6- Quantum Cashman – Another with a big shot in here. 7- Lima Lucky – Could add value to the ticket. 3- Saint Simeon – Should not be overlooked as a potential competitor in here.
Race 8: 5- Pop Cop – Should be fresh off a layoff and could be successful right out of the box. 4- I’m The Pied Piper – Has the ability to be prominently placed on this ticket. 6- Talbotcreek Armani – Won two of his last three races and could be right there again tonight.
Race 9: 5- Parkhill Lancelot – Finished second last time out; could step up tonight and get the job done. 9- Viewlander – Looks to be tough from the second tier. 6- Ray Hall – Another that could be big tonight. 3- Northern Bullet – Looks to be in the thick of the action.
Race 10: 9- Visible Gold – Was the beaten favorite last time out but could prevail for his backers this time around. 8- Classic Gent – Could be tough in here despite starting from the far outside. 5- Alfredsson – Makes his second start off a layoff and has reason to improve. 3- Cheyenne Moishe – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 11: 4- Maynard B – Should be fresh off a layoff and could be successful right out of the box. 1- Idbegoodatthat – Could be tough from the rail. 9- All Powerful – Should get a good trip from the second tier. 2- Back At Cha – Could garner a minor share in here.
Race 12: 1- Bettor’s Choice – Drops in class, draws the rail and looks to be successful in here. 9- Spunky Monkey – Looks to be tough from the second tier. 4- JM’s Dukeofdelight – Could do well if he minds his manners. 7- Smarter Yet – Could add value to the Superfecta.
Race 13: 2- Stop Payment – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to get the job done. 4- Hanky L – Drops in class and could be tough in here. 5- Action Metro Max – Should not be overlooked as a solid competitor in here. 7- Just Crowned – Could be in the thick of the action. 1- Midnight Gambol – Looks to garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.
Race 14: 7- JC Onthebeach – Gets the top-call to lead off the Late Double. 2- Twin B Stingray – Another with a big shot to do well in here. 3- Majo Christmasgift – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 1- Art Bettor Now – Looks to be in the thick of the action from the rail.
Race 15: 9- Can Repeat – Drops in class and looks to take tonight’s finale. 1- PL Dragon – Could be tough from the rail. 8- Bettor’s Destiny – Could make the ticket despite starting from the far outside. 2- AJ Cress – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
