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 WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 16
Race 1: 3- Northern Spark – Finished second last time out; could step-up tonight and get the job done this time around. 4- Trak – Looks to
be tough upon coming to Northfield. 1- Sweet Adeline – Could make the ticket from the rail. 8- I’ve Got Spirit – Could grab a piece of the
action despite starting from the far outside.
Race 2: 2- Southern Sage – Draws well and looks to be the one that starts tonight’s Pick 5. 4- My Two Cents – Could do well upon coming
to Northfield. 1- Real Amaretti – Could make the ticket from the rail.
Race 3: 2- Ashley Freedom – Almost lasted last time out; could see things through this time around. 6- Turn Two – Finished second last time
out and could be the runner-up again tonight. 1- Odetta Hall – Could make the ticket from the rail. 7- Rhoneycrisp – Could do well despite
the poor post draw.
Race 4: 2- Perrito Caliente – Should be fresh off a layoff and could do well at first asking. 1- Gunnin’ Forafight – Could be tough from
the rail. 7- Blissful Angel – Could add value to the ticket. 8- Kingofthereigns – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the
Superfecta.
Race 5: 6- Henpecked – Drops in class and could be victorious at this level of competition. 9- Edit – Made the ticket in both of his most
recent efforts and could be right there again tonight. 1- Emilene’s Future – Looks to be a factor from the rail. 8- Crown Affair – Could grab
a piece of the action despite starting from the far outside.
Race 6: 2- Senator Charlie – Draws well upon dropping in class and looks to be victorious in here. 5-...



