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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, MAY 19

Race 1: 1- Jake’s Santanna – Draws the rail and could score in the opener. 5- Big Laura Lyn – Another that looks to have
a big shot in here. 7- St Lads Shaman – Could add value to the ticket. 4- Calibrated Speed – Looks to be in the thick of the
action.

Race 2: 6- I’m Gorgeous – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over several others to get
the job done in here. 4- RM Imp – Drops in class and looks to be tough in here. 8- Sharkhart – Could make the ticket despite
starting from the far outside. 5- Tobins Fortune – Could be a factor upon returning to Northfield.

Race 3: 3- Onyourmarknatava – Has two wins in a row and looks to garner a three-peat tonight. 4- Thebigbamtheory –
Another with two wins in a row that looks to be tough in here. 6- Dixie Lullaby – Made the ticket in four of her last five races and
could be right there again tonight.

Race 4: 1- Happy To Scoot – Draws the inside advantage and could use that advantage to her favor and score a victory.
6- Champagne Shower – Looks to be prominently placed on this ticket. 5- Paisley Skye – One of several in here that could
make the ticket. 7- Quail – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 8- KJ’s Foxy Lady – Has the ability to overcome the outside post draw and get the job done in here. 3- Lady Gisele –
Has tactical gate-speed and should get a good trip. 4- Tame The Dame – Should not be overlooked as a solid contender in here.
1- Steph’s Place – Looks to be in the thick of the action from the rail.

Race 6: 6-...

Some insights into the Preakness Night racing program for our IdaBet players:

1ST RACE – (3) ABNER THE GREAT did not get room until late in the lane when four-eyeballed a week ago. Attracted then as first-time tag, so stay in opener.

3RD RACE – (2) MACHTU N has been gazed previously, with ‘eh’ to show for it. Finds himself in with some bona fide toughies, but draws too well to ignore.

5TH RACE – (HN 4) PASS LINE BLUECHIP was quite good in last week’s group of Reynolds here. Minimal incentive to win in nine-to-eliminate-one, but…

7TH RACE – (3) SUNFIRE BLUE CHIP returns to adult table and taken to take these as far he can. Solid outside assignees have to catch him, so maybe not.

8TH RACE – (5) HANDSOFFMYCHIPS has not raced poorly in restricted ranks. Makes ambitious leap into elims of Rooney Pace, so we take certified stab.

9TH RACE – (5) BEYOND DELIGHT returns here for first start since early April. Laid over restricted foes then, sees high-condition field with questions now.

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$2 +/- (thru Tue., May 15) – 126 wins ($1,091.40)
from 578 ($1,156) selex (-$64.60, ‘Maryland, My Maryland’)

highest-priced winner – INSPIRATION VIEW ($36.60)
lowest-priced winners – NATIONAL SEELSTER/JORDAN BLUE CHIP
($2.50 each)

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