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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 SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 5
Race 1: 5- Rocksy’s Way – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over several others to start
the Daily Double. 1- Isaac’s Ideal – Looks to be a tough contender from the rail. 4- Imgonnacatchya – Could add value to the
ticket. 9- Mothersday Miracle – Looks to be in the thick of the action from the second tier.

Race 2: 7- Zoe Ellasen – Won two of her last three races and could strike again tonight to start the Pick 5. 1- My Tweed HeartWon her most recent effort and looks to be tough again. 2- Nutmegs Yankee – Made the ticket in both of her most recent races
and could be right there again tonight.

Race 3: 2- Mildred’s Button – Draws well and could score with the right trip. 4- Star Of The West – Another that looks to have
a big shot in here. 1- Brian’s Magic Girl – Should be a solid contender from the rail. 7- Burden Of Proof – Could add value to
the exotics.

Race 4: 7- Dolly’s Girl – Could get the job done upon coming to Northfield. 1- Wonderful World – Looks to be tough from the
rail. 9- Canaco Star – Could add value to the ticket from the second tier. 6- Flight Seelster – Has as good of a shot as any in
here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 9- Braida Hanover – Has three wins in a row and looks to keep the streak alive. 1- Skyway Jewel – Could do well
from the rail. 5- Official Kisser – Made the ticket last time out and could be right there again tonight. 6- Artini – Should not be
overlooked as a potential contender in here.

Race 6: 7- Paisley Skye – Drops in class and could prevail despite the...

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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 FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 4
Race 1: 1- No Pets – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight. 4- Remember Then – Was a runner-up in his most recent effort and could
post a similar performance again. 2- Betting Odds – Could make the ticket if he minds his manners. 3- Southern Sage – Could grab a piece of the action.

Race 2: 2- Ashley Freedom – Draws well and looks to start tonight’s Pick 5. 5- Cayenne Victory – Was a winner two starts back and looks to be tough
again. 3- Rhoneycrisp – Should not be overlooked as a solid contender in here.

Race 3: 6- R Es JJ – Has been racing well; could get his picture taken this time out. 9- Thebestmanicanbe – Looks to be a solid contender from the
second tier. 4- Moonshine Mickey – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 2- Rug-B – Draws well and looks to be in the thick of the action.

Race 4: 2- Cams Little Man – Was a winner two starts back and could roll again tonight. 8- Canthelpbutwin – Could do well in here despite starting from
the far outside. 1- Letsgosomewhere – Could make the ticket from the rail. 3- Northern River – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the
Superfecta.

Race 5: 1- A And Gs Express – Draws the inside advantage and that advantage could be key to being successful in here. 7- Southwind Whiski – Could
do well in here despite the poor post draw. 2- Keystone Memphis – Draws well and should get a good trip. 6- Hall Of Memories – Could add value to
the exotics.

Race 6: 4- Noha – Won two of his last three races and could strike again this time around. 5- Thru N Thru – Made the ticket in...

Monticell0 picks for Friday:

1ST RACE: 6-3-5-2

2ND RACE: 5-2-6-1

3RD RACE: 4-2-7-3

4TH RACE: 2-5-8-9

5TH RACE: 4-5-3-7

6TH RACE: 6-3-1-2

7TH RACE: 3-5-4-1

8TH RACE: 6-8-2-4

9TH RACE: 3-2-7-6

10TH RACE: 4-3-6-2

11TH RACE: 1-4-6-3

12TH RACE: 4-3-2-7

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Meydan Overview & Selections – Week 1:

The Dubai International Carnival returns today and it will provide us with some superb action over the next three months. Horses that have raced here at the recent domestic fixtures will now mingle with the Godolphin battalions and foreign raiders. It makes for a heady mix of top class International action.

A six race card gets us underway with the Singspiel Stakes on the Turf and the Dubawi Stakes on dirt being the features.

I have four selections for you today. Whilst I am keen on them all it will pay to tread a little carefully with this being the first Carnival fixture.

9:30am (ET) Meydan: Ispolini

Charlie Appleby had a superb Carnival in 2018 and he can kick off this year with a winner here. Ispolini has had a break and been gelded, clearly with a campaign here in mind. He showed a decent level of form in the UK finishing second in the Sandown Classic Trial and fourth in the Chester Vase. Back in a handicap now off a mark of 105 he looks to be worth backing. He could have a tactical advantage here as he as a good draw in stall 2 and likes to stalk the pace and he should get a good tow through before attacking in the straight. I think he will have too much speed for some of his rivals here.

10:40am (ET) Meydan: Hit the Bid

This Irish raider fired a big Beyer style figure when winning on this track last year and if his recent Dundalk win is to be believed he is already showing that he is as good as last year. That win at Dundalk came in a very fast time and as long as he doesn’t recoil from that he will be very tough to beat here. He races off a mark of 110 which should be no bar to success as his win here last year was off 108....