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 TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 10
Race 1: 4- Bookem – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to take tonight’s opener. 3- Pathian –
Looks to be tough in here if he minds his manners. 1- Lady JJ – Could be a factor with a clean effort. 2- Just A Steady Hall – Should get a good trip
from the inside.
Race 2: 8- Mcjagersonthemove – Gets a tough draw this week, but is facing easier company and gets a driver change. 5- Pick Of The Day – Looks
to be tough at this level of competition. 2- Crosswinds Dodger – Really improved after breaking two starts back, will be coming late. 4- Rock Of Luck
– Could add value from mid-pack.
Race 3: 4- SB On My Honor – Has been ultra-consistent against lower level company, expecting another big effort. 6- Painted Truth – Was making
up ground last week and made a break turning for home, looking for an improved effort. 1- Why Not Dream – Draws very well this week towards the
inside and could improve at a price.
Race 4: 4- Rose Run Oscar – Was parked for a half mile last week and still managed to hit the board, looking for another sharp effort. 2- Were
Gone – Another with a big shot in here. 8- Goldfinger – Could make the ticket despite starting from the far outside. 1- Blocking The Way – Has as
good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 1- Official Delight – Has matured well from three to four and that is a big advantage for this gelding. 2- Devisser – Has the ability to be
prominently placed on this ticket. 3- The Book Of Life – Should get a good trip from the inside. 5- Flutter On By...
