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.
MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 23
Race 1: 2- Dominus Hanover – Has been second two starts in a row; could strike tonight to start the Daily Double. 5- Chapter And Ruth – Finished
second two starts back and could be the runner-up again tonight. 1- TC’s Happy Times – Looks to be a solid contender from the rail. 8- Chestnut
Schofield- Could grab a piece of the action despite starting from the far outside.
Race 2: 6- Mt Adams – Made the ticket in two of his last three races; could step-up and lead the ticket this time around to start the Pick 5. 8- Lexington
Avenue – Could do well in here despite starting from the far outside. 1- Tebow Time – Looks to be in the thick of the action from the rail.
Race 3: 3- Headsaregonna Turn – Won his most recent effort and could strike again tonight. 5- Glidinthruparadise – Looks to be tough in here if she
minds her manners. 8- Crime Fighter – Could make the ticket despite starting from the far outside. 1- Cowboy Country – Looks to be in the thick of the
action from the rail.
Race 4: 1- Yankee Osborne – Looks to roll home a winner from the rail if he stays pacing. 2- Blooming Genius – Was a winner two starts back and could
do well again tonight. 9- Lots Of Lovin – Looks to be able to make the ticket from the second tier. 6- In Commando – Has as good of a shot as any in here
to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 2- Cumberland Gap – Trotted home a winner last time out and could strike again this time around. 3- Seal Sniper – Drops a bit in class and looks
to be a solid contender in here. 8- Mighty Nicky – Could make the ticket despite starting from the far...