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, FEBRUARY 11
Race 1: 5- Silver Spir – Draws well this week and has the consistency to show up against this group. 9- Two Beat – Going to give another
chance against the tougher claimers, throw out the start two back. 1- Rocky Regal – Looks to be a solid contender from the rail.
4- Always’syourway – Looks to be in the thick of the action from mid-pack.
Race 2: 6- Barn Sis – Has been racing well against Open company and gets the top-call to start the Pick 5. 5- Gale Force Hanover – Draws
well and looks to be a solid contender. 4- Pop I – Was a winner last time out, following a big closing effort; definitely worth a play.
Race 3: 3- Mr Big Load – Has been the beaten favorite in both of his most recent races; could prevail for his backers this time around.
1- Montero Blue Chip – Draws the rail following a win against lower level company, former Open level horse. 4- Octane Blue Chip – Could
make the ticket from mid-pack. 9- Southwind Monty – Could add value to the exotics.
Race 4: 9- Danishdujour– Up in class and could get the job done. 3- Lil Stevie Oneder – Could do well in here at decent odds. 6- Americhi
– One of several in here that could make the ticket. 5- Big Sweep Osborne – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 6- Keystone Apache– Draws in with a tougher field and could be the best of these. 9- Hupomone – Could be tough from the second
tier. 4- Annie’s Rocketman – Moves up in class and looks to be a big contender in here. 2- Katkin And Coke – Draws well and looks to be
in the thick of the action.
Race 6: 4- Turbo Mach – Draws well this...