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.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 17
Race 1: 2- Won The War – Finished second last time out; could step-up and get the job done this time around. 9- Oney Hall – Looks to be tough in here if
he minds his manners. 5- B Fluffinover – Looks to make the ticket upon coming to Northfield. 7- Just Friends – Could add value to the exotics.
Race 2: 3- Petra – Should be fresh off a layoff and could score to start tonight’s Pick 5 in her sophomore debut. 4- Mighty Mini – Another that looks to have a big shot in here. 2- Man The Keg – Made the ticket last time out and could be right there again tonight.
Race 3: 5- Norman Skidd Marks – Should feel refreshed from a layoff and gets introduced to Lasix. 1- Timeless Utah – Should do well from the rail.
2- I’ve Got Spirit – Made the ticket last time out and looks to be right there again tonight. 4- Secret Trainer – Looks to be in the thick of the action.
Race 4: 1- Diablu Ladi – Could prevail in her sophomore debut. 5- Scrappy Sam – Another that looks to have a big shot in here. 8- Rock The Roll – Could
add value to the ticket despite starting from the far outside. 6- Another Dinger – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 1- Jet Pilot Jess – Draws the inside advantage and could score from the rail. 3- Dr Judge – Looks to be tough in here if he minds his manners.
7- Dynamite Stick – Could make the ticket despite the poor post draw. 2- Peties Chip – Draws well and cannot be overlooked in here.
Race 6: 9- Wild Eyed Yankee – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others...



