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, APRIL 15
Race 1: 9- Iron Mine Johnny – Draws well this week and has the consistency to show up against this group. 1- Pointblank Hanover – Throw
out his last start and you have a really good horse; worth another look this week. 6- Katkin And Coke – Looks to be a solid contender from midpack. 5- Pop I – Draws well this week and mid-pack seems to be the place he likes to be at.
Race 2: 4- American Steel – Lines up in a good position this week after making a break in his last start; has the speed to contend with this group.
3- Star Buster – Draws well and looks to be a solid contender. 5- Queen’s Ripsnort – Comes in off a little bit of a layoff, could be fresh upon
return.
Race 3: 3- Artsmah – Steps back in class looking to improve off tough trips against tougher. 2- J J Tanner – Could be sharp off the inside,
returns to the home of his last victory. 9- Crusoe Hanover – Could make the ticket from the second tier. 1- Commentariat– Could add value to
the exotics.
Race 4: 4- Mr Wiggle Pants– Has a lot of back class to work with, qualifier says he is ready for his 6-year-old campaign. 5- New Evidence –
Could do well in here at low odds. 1- Elrama N – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 3- Crosswinds Dodger – Has as good of a
shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 2- Quick Art – Gets a big driver change this week to Chris Page and could strike at a price. 4- Keystone Memphis – Could be tough from
mid-pack. 1- Lovedancinwithyou – Moved up in class last out and handled it well; looks to be a big contender in here. 5- Two Beat –...
