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 22

Race 1: 2- Audrey Anna – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to take tonight’s opener. 1- Tomei Seelster – Looks to be tough in here if she minds her manners. 5- Riviera – Could be a factor with a clean effort. 3- Champagne Shower – Should get a good trip from the inside.

Race 2: 4- Thrill Chaser – Has won two straight and is stepping up to face tougher company tonight, looks to be a strong contender. 2- Lillian Road – Looks to be tough at this level of competition. 7- Royal Point – Draws tough this week, but is coming three straight game performances. 9- C G Satin – Could add value from the second tier.

Race 3: 3- It’s A Miracle – Drops in class tonight after a tough, but game effort against Open company last time out, draw was very kind. 4- Tiger’s Sue – Has won four straight and is looking to continue the streak tonight. 6- Here Comes Harlee – Jumps in class tonight after showing speed against easier last out, expect more.

Race 4: 3- Dangerous Woman – Has been forced to close from off the pace in her last two starts, I expect her to be close and closing. 9- Missevil – Another with a big shot in here. 1- Wynnfrith – Should provide a little bit of value off the rail tonight. 4- Bling – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 3- Im Shamless – Draws well this week and is moving up in class to face a little tougher, expecting her to be close. 4- Hickory Big Black – Has the ability to be prominently placed on this ticket. 1- Canaco Star – Should get a good trip from the inside. 7- Rolling Going Gone – Could garner a minor share in here.

Race 6: 3- Feelin Lilly – Draws much better tonight and is looking to improve off a tough effort last out. 6- Don’tforgetmysugar – Could step up and race well tonight. 9- Lady Giselle – Looks to be in the thick of the action from the second tier. 7- Player’s Sweetie – Could be in the thick of the action despite starting from the outside.

Race 7: 2- Despearte Crowds – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to get the job done. 1- Joltin Duel – Draws well after two straight weeks on the outside, should race back well tonight. 5- Uptown Romance – Should not be overlooked as a potential competitor in here. 3- When In Doubt – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 8: 5- Godiva Seelster – Has won two of her last four starts against Open company, she should be tough here. 2- Pop The Tags – Draws well this week again after a strong win against lower company, one to watch. 7- Little Santamonica – Could add value to the ticket.

Race 9: 1- Caviart Scarlett – Draws the rail tonight and has some speed to contend with, expect her to be close to the pace. 2- Ella Rose – Another that looks to be tough in here. 9- Rescue Team – Gets a better draw for the first time in three races, expecting a better effort this week. 5- Power Everywhere – Looks to be a factor in here.

Race 10: 9- Fountain Pen – Slipped up against tougher company last week, returns to a group she has been racing well against. 1- Save My Dragon – Has some early speed to contend with, definitely will be a part of the ticket. 6- Tarahumara – Should get a good trip from the outside. 5- Playmate Interlude – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 11: 4- Raiders Lastchance – Has two straight wins against lower level company and is stepping up to face tougher. 1- Crazy Bad K – Has been racing well and that trend looks to continue. 6- Bye Bye Felicia – Looks to be tough in here if she minds her manners. 5- Diamondtequilashot – Could garner a minor share from mid-pack.

Race 12: 1- Lady Ideal – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to get the job done. 2- Robocall Hanover– Another that has a big shot in here. 7- Rock It On Out – Could add value to the ticket. 9- Mickey Blu – Looks to be in the thick of the action.

Race 13: 1- Stirling Cordelia – Draws well after a tough effort from post eight, looks to return to winning ways tonight. 9- Picasso Forever – Could do well upon returning to Northfield. 4- HSLB Michelle – Should not be overlooked as a potential competitor in here. 3- Mcfoolery – Looks to be in the thick of the action. 5- Wuzzup Tonight – Could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.

Race 14: 3- Viewish– Gets a good draw this week and is stepping up to face tougher; driver change to Lems makes him a contender. 2- Royal Delta – Could be tough from the inside. 1- Rock Groupie – Could add value to the ticket. 6- Cowgirl Chic – Another that could add value in here.

Race 15: 1- My Caroline– Has a good amount of early speed and should be close from the rail. 4- Togetherforever – Could add value to the ticket. 7- Official Treasure – Could make the ticket despite starting from the outside. 2- KJ’S Foxy Lady – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 16: 2- Thebigbamtheory – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to get the job done. 1- Gorgeous Ranger – Doesn’t have the most speed in the world, but the post draw definitely makes her a contender. 3- Miss Explosion – Should not be overlooked as a potential competitor in here. 4- Tammysmist – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

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