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.
From the “Ayers Above” MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 4
Race 1: 1- St Elian’s Fire – Draws the rail and looks to take the opener. 2- Hard To Rock This – Also draws well and looks to be tough in here. 3- Edit – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 5- Alvarez – Could be in the thick of the action if she minds her manners.
Race 2: 3- Deep Question – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight. 2- Bowdie De Vie – Drops slightly in class and could be tough in here. 4- Ibanez – Has two wins in a row but is facing tougher foes this time around. 5- Express Justice – Could be tough if she is completely over the sickness she had the last time she was scheduled to compete.
Race 3: 3- Stride Of Pride – Gets the top-call to start tonight’s Pick 5. 5- Rock Out – Just missed last time out and could be the runner-up again tonight. 4- In Commando – Looks to make the ticket with the right trip.
Race 4: 1- Outburst – Draws the rail upon dropping slightly in class and looks to score tonight. 6- Marty De Vie – Has been racing well and that trend could continue. 4- Wegoferdaprize – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 5- Nono Lindy – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 5- World Of Gaming – Just missed last time out; may not miss this time around. 1- Stuckey Dote – Looks to be tough from the rail. 2- Sir Jack – Draws well and looks to make the ticket. 4- Crusoe Hanover – Should not be overlooked as a legitimate contender in here.
Race 6: 2- Fantasy League – Has three wins in a row and looks to score again. 1- Keystone Chester – Looks to be tough from the rail. 8- Sandy’s Victory – Should be a solid contender despite starting from the far outside. 7- Fly Jesse Fly – Another “outsider” that could do well in here.
Race 7: 2- Classic Gent – Draws well and could post a victory with the right trip. 6- Strother – Made the ticket in three of his last four races and looks to be tough again tonight. 5- Tebow Time – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 7- Onefinejimmerjohn – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 8: 2- Stonebridge Adam – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to start tonight’s Pick 4. 5- Stevie Diamonds – Another that looks to be tough in here. 1- Cee Pee Panic – Could make the ticket from the rail.
Race 9: 3- Village Jackson – Competes in an evenly-matched field; this one could out-edge the others. 1- Mr Fantasy – Should be tough from the rail. 9- Canthelpbutwin – Could do well from the second tier. 2- Farmerssixfournine – Looks to be in the thick of the action.
Race 10: 5- Herlin – Was a winner two starts back and could be again be successful this time around. 6- Yolo Hanover – Another that looks to have a big shot in here. 9- Twin B Wrangler – Should get a good trip from the second tier. 1- Flyin Orion – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 11: 7- Owen Hanover – Just missed last time out; may not miss this time around. 6- Elite Awards – Has been racing well and that trend looks to continue. 5- Yes Your Mattjesty – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 2- Dragon N Kickin – Looks to be in the thick of the action.
Race 12: 4- Instant Thrill – 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- Finding Terror – Looks to be tough from the rail. 9- Mccutchen – Should get a good trip from the second tier. 5- Just Plain Luck – Could add value to the exotics.
Race 13: 3- R Gauwitz Hanover – Could get the job done with the right trip. 1- Thinkofagameplan – Looks to have a big shot from the rail. 2- This Baby Rocks – Draws well and should get a good trip. 9- Wilbur’s Z Tam – Should be in the thick of the action from the second tier. 5- Montero Blue Chip – Could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.
Race 14: 3- Gale Force Hanover – Looks to be the one that leads off the Late Double. 5- Ulf Hanover – Another that looks to have a big shot in here. 1- Credit Creation – Could be tough from the rail. 2- Tipontab – Looks to be in the thick of the action.
Race 15: 1- Ohio Larry – Draws the rail and looks to capture tonight’s finale. 2- Stay In Your Place – Could do well upon coming to Northfield. 9- Twin B Hollister – Could add some value from the second tier. 7- Soap Suds – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
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