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, NOVEMBER 29
Race 1: 2- Admiral Time – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to take tonight’s opener. 1- Lex Lugar – Looks to be tough in here if he minds his manners. 5- Tidewater Teddy – Could be a factor with a clean effort. 3- Bo Knows To Win – Should get a good trip from the inside.
Race 2: 5- Big Bro – Qualified well without the trotting hopple last week, should get a good trip tonight. 2- Check My SpeedThird racing foal of a mother who had two of her three foals have successful beginnings. 9- Latte Jo – Made a break in her last start, looks for a better trip tonight. 7- Fly’n Ellie – Could add value from the outside.
Race 3: 2- Major Count – Has been an absolute virtue of consistency as of late and he looks to continue that form. 4- Swan On The Bank – Has been close in his last two starts and just missed in both of them, expect better here. 1- Full Of Pride – Got an extremely tough trip from post seven last out, throw that race out and try again.
Race 4: 4- CJ’S Sweet Racer – Did not get the best of trips last time out and should have more luck from mid-pack. 1- Money Guns Lawyers – Another with a big shot in here. 7- Teahouse Hall – Could make the ticket despite starting from the outside. 3- Branded Gun – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 4- Tymal Bling – Got brutally roughed up in her last trip and still managed to only miss by 1 1/2, definitely worth a play. 3- Son Ofa Spur – Has the ability to be prominently placed on this ticket. 2- Mister Oliver – Should get a good trip from the inside. 1- Uncle Dan –...
“I was on the inside of the horse on the lead [Loki’s Vengeance, No. 7]. I already got his spot, so I just had to be there and keep improving my position.”
For our IdaBet players, here are the Wednesday Picks for Monticello Raceway.
1ST RACE: 2-3-6-1
2ND RACE: 2-3-4-1
3RD RACE: 4-5-6-1
4TH RACE: 1-2-6-5
5TH RACE: 7-4-5-1
6TH RACE: 5-4-3-8
7TH RACE: 6-4-3-5
8TH RACE: 5-3-2-8
9TH RACE: 5-3-6-8
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” MONDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 27
Race 1: 3- Wendy’s Girl – Looks to be victorious upon coming to Northfield. 2- Jackie Goldstein – Another newcomer that looks to be tough in here. 1- Muscolo – Could do well from the rail. 4- Jojo’s Journey – Looks to be in the thick of the action.
Race 2: 4- Silverhill Delight – Drops in class and looks to be able to get the job done in here. 3- Pickwick – Looks to be on the lead and will be the one to catch. 7- Midnight Gambol – Could make the ticket despite the poor post draw. 2- Irish Ihada Harley – Draws well an could grab a piece of the action.
Race 3: 6- Kirty Dream – Could trot home a winner despite starting on the outside. 5- A Little More Love – Looks to be tough upon coming to Northfield. 4- Walltocousins – One of several in here that could make the ticket.
Race 4: 4- Albionkinginfinito – Could be successful upon coming to Northfield. 2- Papiamento – Looks to be tough upon dropping in class. 6- Well Did – Won two of his last three races and looks to be tough again. 3- Clinton Hanover – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 4- Skyway Jaguar – Could nab a victory upon traveling to Cleveland. 9- Emerald Chip – Should get a good trip from the second tier. 1- Patient ID – Looks to be tough from the rail. 8- Big Package – Could grab a piece of the action despite starting from the far outside.
Race 6: 4- Just Crowned – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over several others to get the job done in here. 9- Halfa Century – Another that looks to have a big shot in here. 5- Windsun Stetson – One of several in...
Some insights into tonight’s racing program for our IdaBet players:
3RD RACE – (4) BEACH SCENE finds herself priced to move, same angle which led us to No. 6 here a week ago. Far from prolific winner, but there’s value.
4TH RACE – (6) TRIGGER FINGER floats back in from New England and continues to pay his way. Veteran is always a threat versus local bottom feeders.
5TH RACE – (5) TORRID BROMAC N slithers under monetary ceiling for this lesser condition. Closed well enough versus better in latest, could leave here.
7TH RACE – (2) MILLWOOD FAITH N nearly stole it double-digits last in this crowd. Returns to the high end of his powers, should play politely with these.
8TH RACE – (1) SAM’S ESCAPE has turned into fairly regular endorsee of ours. Was tardy for his meds in latest, necessitating a scratch, but wins draw here.
10TH RACE – (3) SUPER IMPOSED N leaves some of Delaware’s best, and while those lines don’t always translate, his Pocono resume may. Earns tepid nod.
11TH RACE – (3) DULL ROAR hasn’t come anywhere close to reaching in last few locally. That said, he draws much better tonite and needn’t be whole lot.
12TH RACE – (3) SAMMY THE BULL N was more than a bit overmatched of late (better chance of someone taking us for 50-large). Legit finale shot, though.
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$2 +/- (thru Sun., Nov. 26) – 309 wins [inc. 2 dead-heats] ($2,292.40)
from 1,405 ($2,810) selex (-$517.60, though marked down in spirit of season)
highest-priced winner – GYPSY LEATHER ($57.50)
lowest-priced winner – GREAT VINTAGE/FUNKNWAFFLES ($2.20 each)
BY FRANK DRUCKER,
Publicity Director, Empire City @ Yonkers Raceway
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