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 SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 12
Race 1: 6- Braida Hanover – Won three of her last four efforts; could strike again tonight. 5- Skyway Jewel – Was a runner-up
in her most recent effort and could be second again tonight. 2- Gotta Be Me – Draws well and looks to make the ticket.
1- Letsgosomewhere – Could grab a piece of the action from the rail.
Race 2: 2- Ms Minnie Moon – Could start the Pick 5 if she minds her manners. 1- Out Did Myself – Looks to be tough from the
rail. 9- Hawk’s Cry Bell – Should get a good trip from the second tier.
Race 3: 4- Dante Seelster – Drops in class and could get the job done in here. 3- Keystone Rocco – Another that looks to have
a big shot in here. 1- Western Churchill – Could add value to the ticket from the rail. 9- Heartland Desire – Could grab a
piece of the action.
Race 4: 1- This Day Forward – Draws the rail upon dropping in class and looks to prevail. 9- High Fashion Mel – Should be
fresh off a layoff. 5- Steuben Cindy – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 4- Real Nice Girl – Has as good of a
shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 2- Thank The Bank – Almost lasted last time out; could see things through this time around. 6- Larjon Laura – Could
do well at decent odds. 7- Miss Dollar Mam – Could make the ticket despite the poor post draw. 1- Casimir Quiche – Could
grab a piece of the action from the rail.
Race 6: 3- Mildred’s Button – Was a beaten favorite last time out; could prevail for her backers this time around.
5- Worldofrockzee – Made the ticket in both of her most recent efforts; could be right...



