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” SUNDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 17

Race 1: 2- Mortgage Bags – Made the ticket in both of her most recent races; could step-up and that that ticket this time around. 6- Busco Jazz – Patalan hands the lines to Merriman and looks for some results. 3- Jetomatt – Raced well last time out and could be tough again tonight. 4- Starry Skys – Could grab a piece of the action.

Race 2: 2- Power Rock – Draws well and could prevail with the right trip. 1- Tico Time – Could be tough from the rail. 5- Ace Of SharksLooks to be tough if he is completely over the sickness he had the last time he was scheduled to compete. 8- Hare Craft – Could add value to the exotics.

Race 3: 2- Schmatie – Drops in class and looks to start tonight’s Pick 5. 5- Robocall Hanover – Another class dropper that looks to be tough in here. 3- Umygeorgia Hanover – Could add value to the ticket.

Race 4: 3- Hooray For Willie – Drops top the level of his most recent victory and could be victorious again tonight. 5- Fort Commander – Another that looks to be tough in here. 4- Lion Image – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 7- Sure Thing – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 5- Zoom On Romeo – Drops in class and could be victorious at this level of competition. 1- Windsun Stetson – Looks to be a major factor from the rail. 4- Warrior Call – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 6- Ewald Hanover – Could add value to the exotics.

Race 6: 3- Bowdie De Vie – Gets the top-call to start the Pick 3. 5- Deadheads Royalty – Has two wins in a row but is moving up in class. 4- Skyflex – Should not be overlooked as a solid contender in here. 9- Mustodian – Could grab a piece of the action from the second tier.

Race 7: 2- Dimes N Dollars – Drops in class and could score with the right trip. 3- Lotta Richess – Another that looks to be tough in here. 7- Strange Hanover – Could add value to the ticket. 4- Admiral Time – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 8: 4- Curator – Was a winner two starts back and could strike again tonight to start the Pick 4. 5- Heza Star Cruiser – Has been racing well and that trend looks to continue. 9- JJ’s Doughnut – Could make the ticket from the second tier.

Race 9: 1- Shooby Said – Could strike from the rail. 4- Think Bigger – Another that looks to have a big shot in here. 3- Giuseppe Mollusca – Could do well at decent odds. 8- Beat Of NY – Could grab a piece of the action despite starting from the far outside.

Race 10: 5- Ball Don’t Lie – Looks to be successful in here with the right trip. 1- Ultra Shok N – Could be tough upon coming to Northfield. 3- SB On My Honor – Could add value to the ticket. 7- The Rockinator – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 11: 2- Sinners Prayer – Finished second last time out; could step-up tonight to get the job done. 1- Sea Deuce – Another that looks to have a big shot in here. 4- Rusty’s No Fool – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 8- Dragon N Kickin – Could grab a piece of the action despite starting from the far outside.

Race 12: 4- Western Fella – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight. 3- Perma Grin – Looks to be tough upon coming to Northfield. 5- Onemorelastchance – Drops in class and looks to make the ticket. 2- Magic Manny – Draws well and looks to be in the thick of the action.

Race 13: 2- Ponda River – Won two of his last three races and looks to score again tonight. 5- Yippity Hanover – Looks to be rounding into form. 7- Ocaptain Mycaptain – Could make the ticket despite the poor post draw. 1- Muffmaster – Looks to be in the thick of the action from the rail. 8- Senator Charlie – Could garner a minor share of this 20¢ Super High Five.

Race 14: 5- Intuitive Writer – Looks to be the one that leads off the Late Double. 4- Major John – Made the ticket in three of his last four races and could be right there again tonight. 3- Western Legs – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 2- Dyer Maker – Could add some value to the exotics.

Race 15: 1- Connor Hanover – Draws the rail upon dropping in class and looks to capture tonight’s finale. 7- Wilcox – Could do well in here despite the poor post draw. 9- East Meadow – Should get a good trip from the second tier. 5- Milliondollardad – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

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