Here are the Monticello picks for our IdaBet.com players:
1ST RACE: 1-3-4-6
2ND RACE: 7-2-1-8
3RD RACE: 5-2-4-6
4TH RACE: 1-5-4-7
5TH RACE: 5-2-8-1
6TH RACE: 4-1-3-5
7TH RACE: 1-8-5-6
8TH RACE: 3-7-4-8
9TH RACE: 1-3-7-6
10TH RACE: 3-4-5-1
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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 WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 2
Race 1: 6- Papiamento – Was a winner last time out and looks to strike again tonight. 1- Bold Decision – Looks to be tough from
the rail. 2- Heisenberg – Draws well and looks to be in the thick of the action. 9- Three New Dawns – Could add value to the
exotics.
Race 2: 3- Nashville Holiday – Gets the top-call to start the Pick 5. 1- Hooray For Willie – Looks to be tough from the rail.
8- Trotting RT – Could make the ticket despite starting from the far outside.
Race 3: 3- Hes Well Connected – Drops in class and could be victorious at this level of competition. 1- Haydenssmoothmove –
Could be tough from the rail. 2- Think Bigger – Draws well and looks to be in the thick of the action. 4- RM Imp – Could add value
to the exotics.
Race 4: 1- Carrie’s Desire – Won two of her last three races and could strike again tonight. 8- Ilikethenitelife – Finished second
in all three of her most recent races and could be the runner-up again tonight. 6- Mi Amada Juanita – Has two wins in a row and
looks to be tough again despite facing tougher this time around. 7- Passionate Desire – Has as good of a shot as any in here to
complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 2- Luck N Roll K – Drops in class and looks to strike in here. 1- Librado Hanover – Looks to be tough from the rail.
7- Keystone Steam – Could make the ticket despite the poor post draw. 3- Unix Hanover – Could add value to the exotics.
Race 6: 9- American General – Could strike from the second tier. 4- Shooby Said – Made the ticket in five of his last six races and
could be right there again...
Here are the Monticello picks for our IdaBet.com players:
1ST RACE: 6-3-5-4
2ND RACE: 3-2-4-6
3RD RACE: 1-3-4-7
4TH RACE: 6-2-4-9
5TH RACE: 3-4-1-6
6TH RACE: 4-6-5-1
7TH RACE: 6-1-4-8
8TH RACE: 5-6-2-4
9TH RACE: 6-5-4-1
10TH RACE: 2-5-3-4
11TH RACE: 7-3-8-4
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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 SUNDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 30
Race 1: 3- Southern Kid – Made the ticket in three of his last four starts; could step-up and lead the ticket this time around.
1- Senator’s Reason – Has two wins in a row and looks to be tough again tonight. 5- Lucrative Strike – Could add value to the
ticket. 4- Kanawha – Looks to be in the thick of the action.
Race 2: 3- Broadway Ginnie – Gets the top-call to start the Pick 5. 1- Frank The Fish – Finished second last time out and
looks to be right there again tonight. 5- MJ’s Heartbreaker – Could add value to the ticket.
Race 3: 4- Pine Knot Tuff – Finished second last time out from post-8; could score with this improved post.
7- Woodyintheshade – Could do well in here despite the poor post draw. 2- ER Volcano – Draws well and looks to be in the
thick of the action. 5- Dontwasteourtime – Should not be overlooked as a solid contender in here.
Race 4: 2- Jigtime Jones – Draws well and could score with the right trip. 3- Bound To Score – Another that looks to have a
big shot in here. 1- Pace Seelster – Could make the ticket from the rail. 5- Southwind Whiski – Has as good of a shot as any
in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 1- Benns Clearout – Draws the inside advantage could use that advantage to be successful in here. 8- I’ve Got SpiritLooks to be tough despite starting from the far outside. 3- Charleston Hall – Looks to be tough if he minds his manners.
7- Jailhouse Hooch – Could add value to the exotics.
Race 6: 4- Jet Airliner – Was a beaten favorite last time out but could prevail for his backers this time around. 3- Keystone
Charles...
Sunday’s “Lock” is at Pompano Park on race 3 with the #7-Carolina Beach-Won last in 1:51-Will repeat for driver Wally Hennessey.
Last “Lock” won again! Howard’s record now stands at: 328 of 531 wins with 98 seconds and 29 thirds.
Thank you for your continued support of IdaBet and Howard’s Locks. Happy wagering!
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, DECEMBER 28
Race 1: 2- Turn Two – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight to start the Daily Double. 1- Two Days Busted – Could be
tough from the rail. 8- Ashley Freedom – Could make the ticket despite starting from the far outside. 5- Monster Myles – Could add value to
the exotics.
Race 2: 5- Papiamento – Drops in class and looks to start tonight’s Pick 5. 1- The Last Shark – Looks to be tough from the rail. 9- Twinkle
Like Astar – Could add value to the ticket from the second tier.
Race 3: 6- Ittybittyone – Gets the slight call to get the job done over several others in here. 5- Great Eliminator – Could be tough with the
right trip. 1- Buckeye Reese – Could add value to the ticket from the rail. 3- Here’s Jolene – Looks to be in the thick of the action.
Race 4: 3- No Pets – Posted a successful qualifier and could get the job done right out of the box. 1- Smokin Eyes – Looks to be a heavy favor
from the rail. 8- Remember Then – Could make the ticket from the rail. 9- Harveybear – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete
the Superfecta.
Race 5: 1- Rompaway Galaxy – Draws the rail upon dropping in class and could score in here. 2- Beer League – Could do well in here at
decent odds. 3- Ray Hall – Drops in class and should be tough. 9- Ticket To Seattle – Looks to be a contender from the second tier.
Race 6: 9- Native’s Best Bet – Could score from the second tier. 1- Moonshine Mickey – Was a winner last time out and could do well again.
5- Super Macho Men – Made the ticket in two of his last three races and could be right...
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