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From the “Ayers Above” WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 27

Race 1: 9- Railroad Lane – Showed some promise in his qualifier; could step up in his sophomore debut. 5- Livin’ On The Edge – Looks to be improving. 1- Market Timer – Could be tough from the rail. 8- Matter Of Pride – Looks to be in the thick of the action despite starting from the far outside

Race 2: 2- Crowned With Glory – Looks tons the best in here. 3- Credit To The Limit – Made the ticket last time out and looks to be right there again tonight. 4- UF Cashinmychips – Won her most recent effort but is facing some tougher foes this time around. 8- Traficant – Could garner a minor share despite the poor post draw.

Race 3: 6- Cosmic Rocker – Won his most recent effort and could strike again tonight. 3- Precious Love – Could do well in here at decent odds. 8- Mr Timely Dunn – Could add further value to the exotics.

Race 4: 6- Big Bad’s Shadow – Could be successful in his sophomore debut. 5- Thirdstraight Shot – Another that could be tough in here. 3- Johnny Magic – Finished second two starts back; looks to make the ticket again tonight. 4- Dayton Angel – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 1- Wild Nordic – Drops in class and draws the rail. 9- Flying Muscles – Should get a good trip from the second tier. 3- Contech – Finished second last time out and could be right there again tonight. 2- Morgans Majestic – Could add some value to the exotics.

Race 6: 6- Welcome Wagon – Looks to have drawn into a weak division and looks to be victorious against tonight’s foes. 4- Got What It Takes – Made the ticket in two of his last three races and could be right there again tonight. 8- JK Even Steven – Could make the ticket despite starting from the far outside. 9- UF Scootin Whosur – Could add value to the exotics.

Race 7: 1- Axle – Draws the rail and looks to be in a great spot to score. 3- Haste – Another that looks to do well in here. 5- Nino Marino – Could prove to the best of the rest. 6- Rose Run Princess – Has as good of a shot in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 8: 1- Mexican Coast – Won his most recent effort and could strike again tonight. 2- Slidn To Ya Ronnie – Could do well upon returning to Northfield. 5- Skull Of Roses – Another that looks to be tough upon returning to the Flying Turns.

Race 9: 3- Belle’svictoryring – Konesky hands the lines to Stahl and looks for some results. 1- Kimco Hall – Looks to be tough from the rail. 9- Airzooms Image – Should get a good trip from the second tier. 5- Iva Secret – One of several that could take this highly competitive race.

Race 10: 1- Big Bad Junior – Should be fresh off a layoff and could do well at first asking. 5- Imacowboy Casanova – Could do well upon returning to Northfield. 4- Bossy Aussie – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 2- Wiggler – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 11: 6- Were Gone – Just missed last time out; may not miss tonight. 4- Stevens Queen – Finished second in his most recent race and looks to be right there again. 7- Boundless Rayne – Could add some value to the ticket. 1- Caviar Cruiser – Looks to be in the thick of the action from the rail.

Race 12: 2- Elocutionist – Draws much better and could capitalize in the improved post draw. 4- Do It Docs Way – Could be tough if he is completely over the sickness he had the last time he was scheduled to compete. 9- Driven To Succeed – Should get a good trip from the second tier. 5- Ahead Of The Crowd – May be coming back into form.

Race 13: 2- Gypsy Osborne – Has every reason to improve in her second start off a qualifier. 5- Friskie Zena – Another that could improve in her return effort. 7- Player’s Sweetie – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 9- Big Bottomed Lady – Could be in the thick of the action from the second tier. 3- Look Kimbo – could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.

Race 14: 7- Hangin Judge – Could win this race if he minds his manners. 1- Ceana’s Star – Drops in class and could be tough from the rail. 4- Green Acre Lollypop – One of several that could be tough in here. 9- Anastasia Giggle – Could add some value to the exotics.

Race 15: 1- Sassy Osborne – Draws the rail and looks to take tonight’s finale. 2- Keystone Royce – Another with a big shot in here. 3- Mach The Kasbah – Could add some value to the ticket. 6- Astounding Hanover – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

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