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 WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH 28
Race 1: 1- Cowboy Blue – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to take tonight’s opener.
6- Rose Run Oscar– Looks to be tough in here if he minds his manners. 3- Tipontab – Could be a factor with a clean effort. 9- S F Scorpion –
Should get a good trip from the second tier.
Race 2: 3- Grandkids Attack – Gets a good draw this week facing easier company, expect a clean trip. 1- Tico Time – Looks to be tough at
this level of competition. 9- Arrow – Seems to have handled the layoff pretty well based on the qualifier, look for a price. 4- Pacific Perch –
Could add value from mid-pack.
Race 3: 9- Sheza Good Potion – Is a half-sister to a gelding who made just over $500,000, her mom has many successful racing foals; should
race well at a price. 1- Blazing Justice – Put in a good effort in his first career start last out, should race back gamely. 3- Cerise Hall – Made a
break in the stretch last week and still managed to finished a strong fifth, if she has a clean trip she could be tough.
Race 4: 6- Western Legs – She has a little bit of early speed to contend with, if she gets off the gait and makes front she will be tough. 1- Etta
Place – Another with a big shot in here. 9- Big Laura Lyn – Could make the ticket at a little bit of a price from the 2nd tier. 3- Taco Bella –
Didn’t have much luck as a trotter, so the connections are trying her on the pace; could make the ticket.
Race 5: 9- Star Chip – Has been plagued with some tough draws as of late, hoping for a clean effort. 2- BB Tinkerbelle – Has the...