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.
From the “Ayers Above MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 4
Race 1: 2- Just A Steady Hall – Drops in class and could start the Daily Double. 1- At My Request – Looks to be tough from the
rail. 7- Dream Crazed – Could add value to the ticket. 4- TP Maximus – Could add further value to the exotics.
Race 2: 8- Ain’t Three OK – Has the ability to win despite starting from the far outside. 5- Feelin Lilly – Could be tough in here
with the right trip. 1- BB Liberty – Looks to be a factor from the rail. 4- Happy To Scoot – Should not be overlooked as a potential
competitor in here.
Race 3: 4- Master Class – Has been racing very well and that trend looks to continue. 2- Triumphant’s Chip – Looks to be tough
upon coming to Northfield. 5- Cash Leebrook – One of several in here that could make the ticket.
Race 4: 4- The Lady Vanishes – Drops in class in her return effort and looks to score. 2- Mickey Blu – Draws well and could
be prominently placed on this ticket. 8- Slickest Dream – Could make the ticket despite starting from the far outside. 7- Lyons
Gingerninja – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 1- Johnsbadgirl – Was a beaten favorite last time out but could prevail fro his backers this time around. 6- Champagne
Shower – Finished second last time out and could be the runner-up again tonight. 4- Nashville Nasty – Looks to be a solid
contender in here. 8- Legal Process – Could grab a piece of the action despite the poor post draw.
Race 6: 2- Ida Sofia – Draws well and could prevail with the right trip. 3- Paint My Picture – Should be fresh off a layoff and could
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Here are the Monticello Picks for Monday, June 4th for our IdaBet players:
1ST RACE: 4-1-6-2
2ND RACE: 3-2-5-1
3RD RACE: 3-5-2-1
4TH RACE: 8-4-5-2
5TH RACE: 1-7-3-5
6TH RACE: 3-5-2-7
7TH RACE: 7-6-2-5
8TH RACE: 5-1-2-4
9TH RACE: 4-6-5-3
10TH RACE: 3-6-1-5
11TH RACE: 7-6-5-3
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Here are Saturday’s picks for Northfiled Park for our IdaBet.com players:
Special Night PICKS – Saturday
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Jun 1, 2018
Now’s The Moment stole the show during Thursday’s (May 31) all-trot card when he captured the $20,000 Highland Light Late Closer trot final at Plainridge Park and set a new track standard in the process.
Mike Stevenson left with Now’s The Moment and led every step of the way. With the best view, they toured the facility in fractions of :27.2, :58.2 and 1:26 before turning for home. With no challengers in sight, Now’s The Moment stretched out to a four-length advantage and won in 1:55.1.
The winning time was not only a new lifetime mark for Now’s The Moment; it was also a new Plainridge Park track record for 3-year-old trotting geldings.
It was the second consecutive win for Now’s The Moment ($2.60) who is owned by Sonya Mac Donald and trained by Mr. Allison Mac Donald.
The $20,000 final of the Ralph Waldo Emerson trot final was won by the Massachusetts-bred Pirate, who scored in a sharp off-the-pace finish.
Manssive (Ron Cushing) out-left The Lindy Treaty (Shawn Gray) and trotted strong on the lead for three-quarters of a mile until Jericho (Joe Di Stefano) pushed the issue at that station. Pirate (Drew Campbell) who was seventh at the time, tipped three-deep around a stagnant outer flow and was gaining momentum around the far turn. By the head of the stretch Pirate was four-wide and under a full head of steam, eventually engaging and then passing Jericho to win by a length in 1:55.3.
It was the third win of the year for Pirate ($27.20) who is owned by Kathy Beaman and Earl Beaman and trained by Ivan Davies.
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