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Remember, due to their draw schedule, picks are made in advance and do not account for scratches or late driver changes.

From the “Ayers Above” SATURDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 18

Race 1: 6- Mandy’s Mattjesty – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight to start the Daily Double. 5- Olivia V – Finished second last time out and could post a similar effort again tonight. 4- My Marissa Clair – Has three wins in a row but is facing tougher foes this time around. 1- Sand Madeline – Looks to be in the thick of the action from the rail.

Race 2: 5- It’s Your Fantasy – Looks to be successful upon coming to Northfield. 4- Crazy Bad K – Could do well in here if Hagerman can turn her around. 6- Kit It In Kate – Another that could do well in here at decent odds. 8- Happy To Scoot – Could grab a share of the action despite starting from the far outside.

Race 3: 5- Excelant Change – Has two wins in a row and looks to strike again tonight. 6- Feelin Lilly – Was a winner two starts back and could do well again tonight. 3- Stirling Cordelia – Could add some value to the ticket.

Race 4: 4- Mortgage Bags – Should be fresh off a layoff and could strike at first asking. 3- Beamer N Bud – Could do well in here if she can rebound from her most recent dismal effort. 2- Good Roberta – Draws well and should get a good trip. 7- Thats My Girl G – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 2- Bad Girl Vegas – Was a winner two starts back and could strike again tonight. 1- Dustlanemissmolly – Another that was two starts ago and could be tough again. 5- Ella Rose – Finished third two starts in a row and could be third again tonight. 6- Tiger’s Sue – Could grab a piece of the action at decent odds.

Race 6: 4- Here Comes Harlee – Could pace home a winner with the right trip. 1- Riviera – Could do well from the rail. 7- M E Radar Girl – Could make the ticket upon coming to Northfield. 3- Nashville Nasty – Has been racing well but is moving up in class.

Race 7: 2- Becks Wood Place – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight. 4- St Lads Maggie Mae – Another that looks to be tough in here. 6- Pinkpolosocks – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 7- Thebigbamtheory – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 8: 5- Godiva Seelster – Finished second last time out; could step-up tonight and get the job done to start tonight’s Pick 4. 2- Pretty Sammie – Draws well and looks to be tough with the right trip. 4- Stucklikeglue – One of several in here that could make the ticket.

Race 9: 3- Big Bad Bretta – 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- Catchajolt – Looks to be tough from the rail. 7- Hard Headed Women – Could grab a share of the action despite starting from the far outside. 5- Megyn K – Should not be overlooked as a potential contender in here.

Race 10: 5- Rescue Team – Could improve in her second local effort. 4- Cajon Jubilee – Made the ticket in both of her most recent races and could be right there again tonight. 2- In The Wheelhouse – Draws well and looks to be tough in here with the right trip. 3- Addie Pie – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 11: 1- Quick Thrill – Draws the inside advantage and looks to be successful upon returning to Northfield. 2- Hot Cycle – Won her most recent effort and looks to be tough again. 4- Abida Hanover – Finished third in both of her most recent efforts and could post a similar effort again tonight. 5- Gorgeous Road – Looks to be in the thick of the action if she minds her manners.

Race 12: 9- Fountain Pen – Should get a good trip and could strike from the second tier. 3- Peggy King – Another that could be tough in here. 2- Barbara Carol Lynn – Should get a good trip and add some value to the ticket. 4- Friskie Town – Could add further value to the exotics.

Race 13: 1- Tormented Princess – Draws the inside advantage and could use that advantage to be successful in here. 3- Save My Dragon – Won her most recent effort and looks to be tough again tonight. 2- Just Nattie – Draws well and should get a good trip. 4- Kelly Blue Chip – Looks to be in the thick of the action. 7- There Goes Tootsie – Could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.

Race 14: 9- Cowgirl Chic – Drops in class and could prevail in tonight’s finale. 6- High Fashion Mel – Drops in class and looks to be a solid contender at this level of competition. 5- Juliana’s Director – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 7- Nirvana Gear – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

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