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 there again. 6- Piglet – Could garner a piece of the
action.
Race 7: 3- Indigo K – Gets the top-call to start tonight’s Pick 5. 1- Banker Twentyfive – Looks to be tough if he minds his manners.
2- Moolah Begonia – Draws well and looks to be a contender in here.
Race 8: 1- Keystone Rocco – Draws the rail upon dropping in class. 4- Artfull Bliss – Another that looks to have a big shot in here.
2- Oneisalonelynumber – Draws well and looks to be in the thick of the action. 5- Autocorrect Hanover – Looks to be in the thick of the
action.
Race 9: 4- SL Royal George – Gets the top-call to start the 20¢ Northfield Single Six. 3- Bank Guard – Was a winner last time out and looks
to be tough again tonight. 5- Icingon De Cupcake – Cannot be overlooked as a solid contender in here.
Race 10: 9- Charmbo Blitz – Drops in class and could prevail at this level of competition. 1- Silver Spir – Looks to be a solid contender from
the rail. 5- Northern River – Made the ticket last time out and could be right there again tonight. 4- Go Like A Pro – Has as good of a shot as
any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 11: 1- DJ Lance – Draws the inside advantage and that advantage could be key to being successful in here. 3- Thinkofagameplan –
Finished second last time out and could be the runner-up again tonight. 4- Herlin – Could add value to the ticket.
Race 12: 5- Elrama N – Made the ticket in two of his last three starts; could lead that thicket this time around. 1- Ballistic Tip – Another that
looks to have a big shot in here. 2- Gotta Go BB – Draws well and looks to be in the thick of the action. 4- Ogradys First Man – Should not
be overlooked as a solid contender in here.
Race 13: 10- Iva Secret – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over several others to get the job done in
here. 9- Kahoku – Should get a good trip from the second tier. 1- Sunset Girl – Looks to be a solid contender from the rail. 6- Emilene’s
Future – Looks to be in the thick of the action. 4- One Too Many – Could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.
Race 14: 3- Freedomformysoul – Drops in class and could be victorious. 1- Stanley K – Another that looks to have a big shot in here.
2- Higgins – Draws well and should get a good trip. 4- Rock Power – Looks to be in the thick of the action.
Race 15: 1- Skyway Willie – Looks to be the one that leads off the Late Double. 2- Lil Stevie Oneder – Another with a big shot in here.
4- Zoom On Romeo – Made the ticket in all four of his most recent races and could be right there again tonight. 6- Mustang Tom – Could add
value to the exotics.
Race 16: 5- Noha – Has two wins in a row and looks to score again to garner a three-peat and lead off the Late Double. 1- Cams Little ManWon his most recent effort and could be tough again despite facing tougher. 3- Gleneagles – One of several in here that could make the ticket.
4- The Kop – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
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