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 17

Race 1: 3- Mikey Hanover – Was a winner last time out and looks to strike again tonight to start the Daily Double. 4- Meetmeinthemiddle – Won
his most recent effort and looks to be tough again. 9- Guth – Could add value to the ticket from the second tier. 6- Sweet Honey – Could add
further value to the exotics.

Race 2: 3- Cuz I’m Happy – Won his most recent effort and could strike again tonight to start the Pick 5. 5- Southwind Whiski – Could do well
with the right trip. 6- Smart Move – Looks to be in the thick of the action.

Race 3: 4- Bakin On The Beach – 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- James Isaac – Looks to be a solid contender from the rail. 5- Jump The Shark – Looks to fit well with these. 6- Crosswinds Dodger –
Should not be overlooked as a legitimate contender.

Race 4: 1- Tamarind – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight. 4- Stormont Wizard – Another that looks to be a strong
contender in here. 9- Pointblank Hanover – Drops in class and should get a good trip from the second tier. 7- Master Mighty – Has as good of a
shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 1- Dragonology – Won his most recent effort and could roll again tonight. 9- Vinovio – Looks to be tough upon coming to Northfield.
2- Fraternity – Draws well and looks to make the ticket. 6- Striking Reality – Could add value to the exotics.

Race 6: 9- Southern Winds – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight. 2- Man He Can Skoot – Another that looks to have a big
shot in here. 5- Good Side – Made the ticket in all four of his most recent races and looks to be right there again tonight. 1- Blue Spanx – Could
grab a piece of the action from the rail.

Race 7: 3- Bubbie Boy – Looks to be the one that starts the Pick 4. 4- Yes Your Mattjesty – Was a winner two starts back and looks to be tough
again tonight. 1- Great American – Could be tough from the rail.

Race 8: 3- Ahdoughnolum – Won his most recent effort and could strike again tonight. 9- Play It Again Sam – Looks to be a solid contender from
the second tier. 1- Valiente Stride – Should be tough from the rail. 5- The Book Of Life – Should not be overlooked as a solid contender in here.

Race 9: 4- Crusoe Hanover – Won his most recent effort and could strike again tonight to start the 20¢ Northfield Single Six. 2- Caribbean Beach
– Made the ticket in two of his last three races and could be right there again tonight. 3- Montana Pablo A – Won his most recent races and could be
tough again despite facing tougher.

Race 10: 4- Natural Forces – Has two wins in a row and could garner a three-peat this time around. 7- Trixie’s Jethro – Looks to be tough in
here despite the poor post draw. 1- BB Tinkerbelle – Could do well from the rail. 3- Annie’s Rocketman – Has as good of a shot as any in here to
complete the Superfecta.

Race 11: 6- JJ Tanner – Was a winner two starts back and could win again tonight. 2- Straightoutaconsin – Has been racing well and that trend
looks to continue. 3- Owen Hanover – Made the ticket in two of his last three races and could be right there again.

Race 12: 1- Classic Gent – Won two of his last three races and could strike again tonight. 5- B Seventeen – Moves back to the Holzman where he
has raced well in the past. 6- Heizenberg Z Tam – Could add value to the ticket. 4- Juxlivin My Dream – Should be fresh off a layoff and could do
well at first asking.

Race 13: 8- Southwind Amazon – Has twenty wins this year and looks to score #21. 5- Major Nemesis – Has the ability to be prominently placed
on this ticket. 9- Stride Of Pride – Should get a good trip from the second tier. 3- A Real Miracle – Looks to be in the thick of the action.
1- Deseronto – Could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.

Race 14: 6- Prairie Jaguar – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over several others to start the Late Double.
1- Gotta Go BB – Looks to be tough from the rail. 8- Just Crowned – Could make the ticket despite starting from the far outside. 4- Redneck
Rally – Looks to be in the thick of the action.

Race 15: 4- Southwind Yukon – Drops in class and could capture tonight’s finale. 1- Freedomformysoul – Looks to be a tough contender from
the rail. 6- Bettor Spirits N – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 8- Maradona – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the
Superfecta.

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