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, FEBRUARY 9
Race 1: 8- In The Shadows – Drops in class and could get the job done despite starting from the far outside. 7- ER Maria –
Another “outsider” that looks to be tough in here. 9- Traffic Jam – Looks to be a solid contender from the second tier. 1- Always
Jazzy – Looks to be in the thick of the action from the rail.
Race 2: 5- Cruzin Coco – Drops from the Open and gets the top-call to start the Pick 5. 2- Get Your Armor – Draws well and
looks to be a solid contender. 1- Miss Dollar Mam – Has two wins in a row; faces tougher foes this time around.
Race 3: 2- Ann Hill – Has been the beaten favorite in all three of his most recent races; could prevail for her backers this time
around. 8- Milky Way Rae – Could do well despite starting from the far outside. 1- Good Roberta – Could make the ticket from
the rail. 6- Big Bad Goldie – Could add value to the exotics.
Race 4: 4- Storyboard – Drops in class and could get the job done. 6- Nothing To Wear – Could do well in here at decent
odds. 5- Flying Crystal – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 2- Shark Cove – Has as good of a shot as any in
here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 9- Red – Draws in with a weak field and could be the best of these. 1- Sea Danser – Could be tough from the rail.
5- Lady Ideal – Drops in class and looks to be a big contender in here. 2- Pictonian Dazzle – Draws well and looks to be in the
thick of the action.
Race 6: 6- Rocksy’s Way – Has been second three starts in a row; could step-up and get the job done this time around.
5- Pines Best One Yet – Made the ticket...
