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.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 18
Race 1: 2- Shytown Shadow – Looks to pace home a winner upon coming to Northfield to start the Daily Double. 3- Sand Cutter – Has three wins in a
row and looks to be right there again tonight. 8- Dixon Bay – Could make the ticket despite starting from the far outside. 1- Chillicothe – Could grab a
piece of the action from the rail.
Race 2: 5- Stanwood – Has been doping well in Michigan; Could start the Pick 5 upon traveling to the Buckeye State. 1- OU Firefly – Made the ticket in
all three of her most recent races and looks to be right there again tonight. 3- Fragrant Stick – One of several in here that could make the ticket.
Race 3: 3- Sharkhart – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over several in here to get the job done. 6- Rockin Billy
– Drops in class and looks to do well at this level of competition. 1- Cam’s Tux – Could make the ticket from the rail. 7- How Tweet It Is – Could grab a
piece of the action despite the poor post draw.
Race 4: 1- Cdawg Cruiser – Draws the inside advantage and could use that advantage to be successful in here. 7- PW Hulker – Looks to do well in here
despite the poor post draw. 2- Granderson AM – Draws well and should get a good trip in here. 9- Leaping Dreams – Has as good of a shot as any in
here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 4- Yankee Image – Has three wins in a row and looks to keep the streak alive. 6- Stormy Dude – Could do well in here at decent odds.
5- Making Dreams – Has been racing well and that trend looks to continue. 1- Secret Trainer – Looks to...



