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, MAY 21
Race 1: 6- Wilburforce – Finished second off a qualifier; drops in class and should improve in his return effort. 1- Queen’s
Ripsnort – Looks to be tough from the rail. 7- Noble Legend – Appears to be a tough contender here at Northfield. 2- Fawn
De J – Looks to be in the thick of the action.
Race 2: 2- Southwind Torque – Could post a victory here in Cleveland. 5- Control Tower – Gets slight class relief and should
be tough in here. 3- Librado Hanover – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 1- Senator Charlie – Looks to be a
contender from the rail.
Race 3: 5- Outburst – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over several others to start the Pick
5. 3- Stormont Wizard – Another that looks to have a big shot in here. 4- Pay The Winner – One of several in here that could
make the ticket.
Race 4: 5- Hawk’s Red Chief – Was a winner last time out and could prevail again tonight. 6- Official Delight – Is undefeated
through five races this year and looks to be tough again. 4- J C Onthebeach – Won his most recent effort but faces tougher foes
this time around. 1- Mighty Cowboy – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 1- Zoom On Romeo – Draws the inside advantage and could use that advantage to be successful in here. 2- Bubbie
Boy – Draws well and could be tough for his new connections. 3- Its A Good Thing – Raced well in his first race for Roegner and
could make the ticket again tonight. 7- Flyin Orion – Could grab a piece of the action despite the poor post draw.
Race 6: 7- Tsunami Seelster – Has two wins in a row and could garner a three-peat this time around. 4- Master Class – Won
two of his last three and is a major danger again tonight. 1- TT Tucker – Looks to be a legitimate contender from the rail.
6- Star Buster – Has been racing well but faces tougher foes this time around.
Race 7: 1- Fiery Lustre N – Looks to strike from the rail. 2- Lexington Avenue – Has the ability to be prominently placed on
this ticket. 3- Beignet – Draws well and looks to be in the thick of the action. 6- Krusty The Clown – Has as good of a shot as
any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 8: 3- Prairie Jaguar – Gets the top-call to start tonight’s Pick 4. 5- Smart Move – Looks to be tough upon returning to
the Flying Turns. 4- Some Power – Could add value to the ticket.
Race 9: 4- Emerald Chip – Has been the runner-up in his last two races; could step-up and strike this time around. 1- Ki Ki
Canolli – Was a winner last time out and could roll again tonight. 7- Jackie Goldstein – Could make the ticket despite the poor
post draw. 6- High Blue – Could grab a piece of the action.
Race 10: 8- Southwind Amazon – Terrorizes the Northfield Open and looks to strike again. 4- Stride Of Pride – Won his most
recent effort and should be tough again. 3- Dalhousie Dave – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 7- One Lucky
Dragon – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 11: 8- A Real Miracle – Has the ability to score in here despite starting from the far outside. 3- Lucky Mctrucky – Won
two of his last three races and looks to be tough again. 5- Friskie Cruiser – Could add some value to the ticket. 4- Western
Captive – Could add further value to the exotics.
Race 12: 5- Montana Skies – 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- Cantab My Photo – Another that looks to have a big shot in here. 4- Just A Steady Hall – Looks to be
a solid contender if he minds his manners. 2- Vaya Con Dios – Draws well and looks to grab a piece of the action.
Race 13: 1- Archetto Hanover – Could strike from the rail. 5- Mr Big Load – Another that looks to be a major threat.
3- Mccutchen – Made the ticket in both of his most recent efforts and looks to be right there again. 2- YS Joe – Looks to be in the
thick of the action. 8- Pan Street USA – Could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.
Race 14: 6- Heaven Rocks – Looks to be the one that leads off the Late Double. 1- Higgins – Looks to be tough from the rail.
9- World Of Gaming – Should get a good trip from the second tier. 4- Brooklets Dynamite – Could grab a piece of the action.
Race 15: 4- Tail Gunner Hall – Looks to be the one that captures tonight’s finale. 2- Bold And Brave – Another that looks to
be tough in here. 1- Ogradys First Man – Could be a strong factor from the rail. 3- Chance I Might – Has as good of a shot as
any in here to complete the Superfecta.
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