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, JANUARY 13
Race 1: 1- Mattamerican – Just missed last start from post-8; looks to strike tonight from the rail to start the Daily Double. 5- What’s Goin On – Has the ability to be prominently placed on this ticket. 3- Pacin To Paydaze – Drops in class and could make the ticket. 4- Rocks And Things – Could add value to the exotics.
Race 2: 7- Lets Go Bucks – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight to start the Pick 5. 6- Carrick – Was second last time out and could be the runner-up again tonight. 1- TC’s Happy Times – Looks to be able to make the ticket from the rail.
Race 3: 5- Some More Prince – Looks to trot home a winner if he minds his manners. 2- Chestnut Schofield – Was a winner last time out and looks to be tough again tonight. 4- Explosive Magic – Makes his first start off a qualifier and could do well at first asking. 1- Voss Volo – Looks to be in the thick of the action from the rail.
Race 4: 1- Champagneonabeach – Was an impressive winner last start; looks to roll again. 4- Yankee Bourbon – Was a winner last time out and could prove to be best of the rest tonight. 5- Me And Mrs Jones – Could add value to the ticket. 6- Shytown Shadow – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 4- Iron Mine Johnny – Just missed two starts back; may not miss tonight. 5- Wilberforce – Won his most recent race and looks to be right there again. 1- Pointblank Hanover – Looks to be able to make the ticket from the rail. 3- Crime Fighter – Looks to be in the thick of the action.
Race 6: 2- Chapter And Ruth – Draws well and could get the job done with the...