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 TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 8
Race 1: 5- Hickory Little Red – Drops in class and looks to take tonight’s opener. 2- Stanley K – Another class dropper that
looks to be tough in here. 6- Avenue Hanover – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 4- Jojo In The Sky – Looks
to be in the thick of the action.
Race 2: 9- Luv Is Blind – Gets class relief and looks to trot home a winner. 6- Man Shes Hot – Moves down in class and looks
to be tough in here. 4- One Too Many – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 1- Ciro – Could grab a piece of the
action from the rail.
Race 3: 5- Mcfly – Was a winner two starts back and could score again tonight to start the Pick 5. 4- Lucky Match – Looks to do
well in here with the right trip. 1- Ima Ironman – Looks to be in the thick of the action from the rail.
Race 4: 9- Photo Mass – Made the ticket in both of his most recent races; could step-up tonight and lead the ticket. 4- Tough
Affair – Looks to be tough upon coming to Northfield. 6- Screamin Dreamin – Could add value to the ticket. 2- Herbinator –
Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 3- Grandrosa – Was the runner-up last time out; could step-up tonight and be successful. 8- Major Humor – Could be
prominently placed on this ticket despite starting from the far outside. 2- Major Dreamboat – Draws well and looks to be in the
thick of the action. 4- Gorgeous Pacific – Should not be overlooked as a potential contender.
Race 6: 9- Emerald Chip – Was a beaten favorite last time out but could prevail for his backers this time around. 1- I’ve Got
Spirit – Looks to be tough from the rail. 8- Ki Ki Canolli – Could make the ticket despite starting from the far outside.
5- Hooray For Willie – Could grab a piece of the action.
Race 7: 4- Crosswinds Dodger – Drops in class and could be successful at this level of competition. 3- Yolo Hanover – Another
class dropper that could be tough in here. 6- Readysetletsroll – Looks to be a legitimate contender if he minds his manners.
5- Iwilldowhatido – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 8: 9- Senator Charlie – Was a winner two starts back and could strike again tonight to start the Pick 4. 2- Valiente Stride
– Draws well and looks to be tough with the right trip. 1- Ogradys First Man – Looks to be a legitimate contender from the rail.
Race 9: 3- Bowdie De Vie – Was the runner-up last time out; could step it up tonight to get the job done. 4- Cerveza Dinero –
Was a winner last time out and looks to be tough again. 1- Fort Commander – Looks to be a solid contender from the rail. 8- TT
Tucker – Could grab a piece of the action despite starting from the far outside.
Race 10: 9- Zeke – Could be successful upon coming to Cleveland. 7- The Book Of Life – Looks to be a solid contender despite
the poor post draw. 6- Whosur Dragon – Could add value to the ticket. 4- Paul’s Just Playin – Has as good of a shot as any in
here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 11: 5- Krusty The Clown – Almost lasted last time out; could see things through this time around. 1- Harfo Hanover –
Has two wins in a row and looks to be tough again. 6- Craig Michael – Could add value to the ticket. 2- Tiny Jim – Could add
additional value to the exotics.
Race 12: 5- Pembroke Morgan – Drops in class and could be successful at this level of competition. 6- Fawn De J – Was a
winner last time out and could be tough again tonight. 2- Henpecked – Draws well and should get a good trip. 3- Simmy –
Looks to be in the thick of the action.
Race 13: 9- Mccutchen – Should get a good trip from the second tier and could get the job done in here. 1- Juxlivin My
Dream – Drops in class and looks to be tough from the rail. 4- Irish Ihada Harley – Could add value to the ticket. 6- Tico Time
– Looks to be in the thick of the action. 2- Halfa Century – Could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.
Race 14: 5- Two Shades Of Grey – Was a winner last time out and could strike again to lead off the Late Double. 2- Bigtime
So N So – Draws well and should get a good trip in here. 3- The Grey Truth – Could add value to the ticket. 1- Don’t Be In
Theway – Should not be overlooked from the rail.
Race 15: 2- PC Shockwave – Looks to be the one that captures tonight’s finale. 6- Elocutionist – Could be tough with the right
trip. 7- Repeat Performance – Could make the ticket despite the poor post draw. 5- Enjoy The Scenery – Has as good of a
shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
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