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.
FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 23
Race 1: 1- Milly B Gone – Draws the inside advantage and picks up Greg Grismore. 5- Medoland Pearl – Could do well in here at decent odds. 4- Nashville Nasty – Looks to be tough with the right trip. 6- Tilly The Filly – Could grab a piece of the action.
Race 2: 1- Canale Hanover – Draws the inside advantage and could use that advantage to start tonight’s Pick 5. 3- Lucky Over Andover – Looks to be tough upon coming to Northfield. 4- Misterpinecredit – Looks to be in the thick of the action.
Race 3: 4- Blue Aint My Color – Looks to be victorious upon returning to Northfield. 3- Caribbean Moon – Could do well in here with the right trip. 1- Hard Rock Gal – Could make the ticket from the rail. 8- Shabang – Could grab a piece of the action despite starting from the far outside.
Race 4: 2- Shot Of Sweet Love – Draws well and could score tonight. 1- Cinder Rita – Could be tough from the rail. 4- Juliana’s Director – Drops in class and could do well in here. 7- Macho Chick – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 1- St Lads Banshee – Could strike from the rail. 9- Khaleesi Again – Should get a good trip from the second tier. 5- Max Play – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 6- Caribbean Diamond – Could add value to the exotics.
Race 6: 5- Miss Dollar Mam – Drops in class and could pace home a winner. 1- Togetherforever – Should be tough from the rail. 3- Dixie Lullaby – Looks to make the ticket. 8- Mayabelle – Could grab a piece of the action despite the poor post draw.
Race 7: 1- Jetomatt – Could grab a victory from the...



