Northfield Track Announcer Ayers Ratliff’s free handicapping tips are provided for 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” MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 27

Race 1: 5- High Blue – Gets the top-call to take tonight’s opener. 4- Julians Caesar – Made the ticket in both of his most recent efforts and looks to be right there again tonight. 9- Parnell – Should be in the thick of the action from the second tier. 2- Pay The Winner – Looks to be in the thick of the action.

Race 2: 4- Strother – Drops in class and looks to be able to score at this level of competition. 3- Instant Thrill – Finished second last time out and looks for another strong performance. 6- Wellthereyougo – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 1- Here Comes Hudd – Could garner a minor share from the rail.

Race 3: 2- Like Old Times – Won her most recent effort and looks to score again tonight. 1- Viewlander – Looks to be a tough competitor from the rail. 5- Buzzen Garland – One of several in here that could make the ticket.

Race 4: 3- Let Loose Hanover – Won his most recent effort and could strike again tonight. 6- Luckey Rei – Looks to be in good from and could post a strong performance. 1- Clem – Should be in the thick of the action from the rail. 7- Man He Can Skoot – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 9- Mesmerized – Was a winner last time out and could post another victory here. 7- Pathian – Looks to be tough upon coming to Cleveland. 2- Express Justice – Draws well and could be tough with the right trip. 5- Star Chip – Should not be overlooked as a solid contender in here.

Race 6: 6- Cold Hearted Shark – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to get the job done. 2- Talbotcreek Armani – Won his most recent effort but faces tougher foes this time around. 7- Native Art – Could make the ticket despite the poor post draw. 1- Power Rock – Looks to be in the thick of the action from the rail.

Race 7: 2- Gale Force Hanover – Was a beaten favorite last time out but could prevail for his backers this time around. 4- Kick A Lot – Another with a big shot in here. 5- Rose Run Quasar – Won her most recent effort but is moving up in class. 3- Sand Royal Blu – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 8: 1- Bubbie Boy – Draws the inside advantage and that advantage looks to be key in winning this race. 6- Stone Fire Hanover – Has been racing well and that trend looks to continue. 4- This Baby Rocks – Should not be overlooked as a legitimate contender in here.

Race 9: 5- Southern Palms – Was an impressive winner last start and looks to strike again. 7- Rompaway Galaxy – Looks to be tough in here despite the poor post draw. 1- Outburst – Has a big shot to do well from the rail. 2- Noble Legend – Looks to be in the thick of the action.

Race 10: 6- Littlebitaclass – Could be victorious upon coming to Northfield. 3- Rick’s Sign – Finished second in two of his last three races and could be the runner-up again tonight. 8- JC Onthebeach – Could make the ticket despite starting from the far outside. 2- Megatron – Has as good of a shot as any in her to complete the Superfecta.

Race 11: 8- Night Pro – Won four of his last five races and looks to be the best again tonight. 1- Bilbo Hanover – Looks to be a major player from the rail. 6- Thunderbolt Jaxon – Has two wins in a row but is facing tougher foes this time around. 7- Southwind Amazon – Is always worthy of consideration.

Race 12: 5- Western Fella – Finished second twice in a row; looks to step up tonight and get the job done. 4- Warrior Call – Won his most recent effort and looks to be tough again. 3- Village Jackson – Finished third last time out and could post a similar effort again tonight. 1- Wayne The Lefty – Could garner a minor share from the rail.

Race 13: 5- Classic Gent – Just missed last time out; may not miss tonight. 7- Allstar Energy – Looks to be tough upon coming to the Flying Turns. 2- Ubetterubetterubet – Draws well and looks to be tough with the right trip. 4- Catherine’sdiamond – Has been racing very well but moves up in class. 1- Ballistic Tip – Could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.

Race 14: 2- Rountuit Bluegrass – Gets the top-call to lead off the Late Double. 9- Wynfield Spirit – Another that looks to have a big shot in here. 1- Glass Pack – Could be tough from the rail. 7- Savannah Splendor – Could grab a piece of the action despite the poor post draw.

Race 15: 1- Vincent Vega – Draws the rail and looks to capture tonight’s finale. 3- Reckoning Day – Finished second last time out and could be the runner up again tonight. 2- Hangon Man – Could be tough upon coming to Northfield. 9- Halfa CenturyHas as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.