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Saturday night’s 15 card race is looking to be a great one for IdaBet.com players! Northfield Track Announcer Ayers Ratliff’s free handicapping tips are provided for our IdaBet.com players.  Remember that due to Northfield’s draw schedule, picks are made in advance and do not account for scratches or late driver changes.

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From the “Ayers Above” Saturday, March 12th

Race 1: 1- Ola Hanover – Draws the inside advantage and that advantage could be key to taking tonight’s opener. 6- Lock Up The Last – Another with a big shot to do well in here. 5- Gypsy Lady – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 2- BB Rockette – Could be in the thick of the action.

Race 2: 9- Steppin Hanover – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight. 8- Romantic Fever – Could do well in here despite starting from the far outside. 1- Janinne – Looks to be tough from the rail. 3- Pepstepn’ Penelope – Could garner a minor share in here.

Race 3: 4- Missy Tap Tina – Draws into a soft division and could be successful against tonight’s foes. 3- Sunrise Sunset – Another with a big shot in here. 1- Twinky – Could be tough from the rail.

Race 4: 3- Eloquent Velocity – Drops in class and could be victorious at this level of competition. 4- Delightful Syd – Another class dropper that looks to be tough in here. 9- Puddle Jumper – Could add value from the second tier. 2- Black Lace – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 7- Hillary’s Style – Drops in class and could win in here despite the poor post draw. 5- Bikinis On Top – Made the ticket in both of her last two races and looks to be right...

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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES

BY

ED GOLDEN

SATURDAY MARCH 12, 2016

Havanna Belle                                              (Benoit Photo)

• HAVANNA BELLE TACKLES MALES IN SAN LUIS REY
• ESPINOZA TO RECEIVE WOOLF AWARD ON SUNDAY
• PENWITH INVADES FOR GRADE I SANTA MARGARITA

HAVANNA BELLE SEEKS DISTANCE REPEAT IN SAN LUIS REY

Havanna Belle takes on male rivals in Sunday’s Grade II San Luis Rey Stakes at a mile and a half on turf. Jockey Brice Blanc, who rode the Irish-bred filly to a 10-1 upset win by 2 ¼ lengths in the restricted Astra Stakes at the same distance on a “good” turf course Jan. 17, feels she’s up to the task.

“She ran awesome,” Blanc said of the bay filly trained by Phil D’Amato for owner Michael House. “The distance seemed to be a plus for her.

“I worked her last week, she worked great, so I’m looking for a similar effort. We just need the right trip. She’s doing good and I expect her to run as well as she did in the Astra.”

The lineup: Southern Freedom, Martin Garcia, 12-1; Quick Casablanca, Tyler Baze, 6-1; Power Foot, Gary Stevens, 8-1; Going Somewhere, Mike Smith, 5-1; Life’s Journey, Jose Verenzuela, 50-1; Energia Fribby, Drayden Van Dyke, 15-1; Havanna Belle, Brice Blanc, 6-1; Highball, Flavien Prat, 12-1; Generosidade, Tiago Pereira, 30-1; Gaga A, Mario Gutierrez, 4-1; Big John B, Rafael Bejarano,...