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.
SATURDAY EVENING, AUGUST 17
Race 1: 5- Long Live The King – Could get the job done in here if he minds his manners to start the Daily Double. 1- Finish Line – Another that
could do well if he stays trotting. 4- Palmers Pride – Was a winner two starts back and could do well again. 3- Joggingtothebank – Should not be
overlooked as a solid contender in here.
Race 2: 4- Whataboy – Gets the top-call to start tonight’s Pick 5. 5- Bully Pulpit – Another that looks to have a big shot in here. 1- Blue Spanx –
Could make the ticket from the rail.
Race 3: 5- Its A Good Thing – Was a winner two starts back and could strike again tonight. 1- Sammy Said – Looks to be a solid contender from the
rail. 4- Amora Beach – Drops in claimers and looks to make the ticket. 6- Dance Life Well – Could grab a piece of the action.
Race 4: 3- Lancaster Park – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over several in here to get the job done.
1- Mccutchen – Looks to have a big shot from the rail. 8- Chocolate Crackers – Could make the ticket despite starting from the far outside. 5- Good
Win Earl – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 8- Night Pro – Just set a track record at the Attica Fair and could roll again despite starting from the 8-hole. 1- Medern Gesture – Draws the
rail upon dropping in class. 4- Classic Gent – Made the ticket in two of his last three races and looks to be right there again tonight. 2- King Corona-
Draws well and looks to be in the thick of the action.
Race 6: 3- Sass – Drops in class and looks...



