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, AUGUST 19
Race 1: 1- Flashy Trick – Draws the inside advantage and looks to start the Daily Double. 3- Ucan Wait And See – Drops a bit in class
and looks to be tough in here. 9- Just Plain Luck – Looks to make the ticket from the second tier. 6- Bouncing Bro – Could add value to
the exotics.
Race 2: 5- Eternal Quest – Was a winner last time out and looks to roll again tonight to start the Pick 5. 1- Grana Padanno – Should be
tough from the rail. 3- Sir James – Cannot be counted out.
Race 3: 5- Valiente Stride – Drops in class in his return effort and should improve. 3- Saint Peter – Another that looks to have a big shot
in here. 7- Keystone Rocco – Could add value to the ticket. 1- Autocorrect Hanover – Looks to be a contender from the rail.
Race 4: 5- Norman Skidd Marks – Drops in class and looks to rot home a winner at this level of competition. 1- Concept – Another
class dropper that looks to be tough in here. 6- Plow Boy – Could make the ticket if he minds his manners. 7- Culinary Delight – Has as
good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 5- Robusto Blue Chip – Has not missed the ticket in his young racing career; looks to lead that ticket tonight. 3- Wrecking Crew
– Finished second last time out and could be the runner-up again tonight. 1- Time Sensitive – Looks to be a factor from the rail. 7- Mossy
Oak Camo – Looks to be a factor despite the poor post draw.
Race 6: 4- Its Chocolate Time – Drops in class and looks to trot home a winner. 3- Sweet Honey – Another class dropper that looks to be
tough in here. 8-...



