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, JANUARY 4
Race 1: 1- No Pets – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight. 4- Remember Then – Was a runner-up in his most recent effort and could
post a similar performance again. 2- Betting Odds – Could make the ticket if he minds his manners. 3- Southern Sage – Could grab a piece of the action.
Race 2: 2- Ashley Freedom – Draws well and looks to start tonight’s Pick 5. 5- Cayenne Victory – Was a winner two starts back and looks to be tough
again. 3- Rhoneycrisp – Should not be overlooked as a solid contender in here.
Race 3: 6- R Es JJ – Has been racing well; could get his picture taken this time out. 9- Thebestmanicanbe – Looks to be a solid contender from the
second tier. 4- Moonshine Mickey – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 2- Rug-B – Draws well and looks to be in the thick of the action.
Race 4: 2- Cams Little Man – Was a winner two starts back and could roll again tonight. 8- Canthelpbutwin – Could do well in here despite starting from
the far outside. 1- Letsgosomewhere – Could make the ticket from the rail. 3- Northern River – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the
Superfecta.
Race 5: 1- A And Gs Express – Draws the inside advantage and that advantage could be key to being successful in here. 7- Southwind Whiski – Could
do well in here despite the poor post draw. 2- Keystone Memphis – Draws well and should get a good trip. 6- Hall Of Memories – Could add value to
the exotics.
Race 6: 4- Noha – Won two of his last three races and could strike again this time around. 5- Thru N Thru – Made the ticket in all three of his most recent
races and looks to be right there again tonight. 1- Walking Tall – Looks to be a solid contender from the rail. 9- Silver Spir – Looks to be in the thick of
the action from the second tier.
Race 7: 5- Ittybittyone – Looks to be the one that starts the Pick 4. 4- Plow Boy – Has the ability to be prominently placed on this ticket. 1- Sir Lord HallCould add value to the ticket from the rail.
Race 8: 6- Thinkofagameplan – Was a winner last time out and could roll again tonight. 1- Mcmoose – Looks to be a tough contender from the rail.
3- In The Wheelhouse – Made the ticket in four of his last five races and looks to be right there again tonight. 9- Gotta Laugh Again – Looks to be in the
thick of the action from the second tier.
Race 9: 7- Bobby One Mile – Could be the one that starts the 20¢ Northfield Single Six. 3- Banker Twentyfive – Another that looks to have a big shot in
here. 6- Great Eliminator – Won his most recent effort and could be tough again.
Race 10: 3- Steuben Gladiator – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over several in here to get the job done.
9- Higgins – Looks to be a solid contender from the second tier. 1- Who’szoominwho – Looks to be a factor from the rail. 5- Beach Boy Brody – Has as
good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 11: 3- Sharkhart – Drops in class and could be successful at this level of competition to start the Pick 4. 1- Mechanical Art – Looks to be a solid
contender from the rail. 5- Blissful Angel – Could add value to the ticket.
Race 12: 2- Elrama N – Draws well and looks to prevail with the right trip. 1- Forevernalways – Looks to be tough from the rail. 4- St Nicholas – Was a
winner last time out and could do well again despite facing tougher. 6- Goingtocalifornia – Should not be overlooked as a solid contender in here.
Race 13: 6- Ibanez – Drops in class and could get the job done if he minds his manners. 5- Moontan – Finished second last time out and looks to be right
there again tonight. 1- Romeo – Could be tough from the rail. 8- Jailhouse Hooch – Looks to be in the thick of the action. 4- Buckeye Reese – Could
garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Hive.
Race 14: 4- Song In My Heart – Draws into a highly competitive field; this one gets the slight call over the others to get the job done in here. 5- I Could
Care Less – Looks to be tough in here if he minds his manners. 1- Strong Hope – Could make the ticket from the rail. 2- Haileysgonedancing – Draws
well and looks to be in the thick of the action.
Race 15: 5- Need Cash For Gas – Looks to be the one that leads off the Late Double. 1- Tye Seelster – Could do well from the rail. 9- Kingofthereigns
– Looks to be in the thick of the action from the second tier. 2- Heartland Desire – Draws well and looks to garner a share of the action.
Race 16: 1- Barrys Shelby – Looks to be the one that captures tonight’s finale. 2- Some Power – Made the ticket in his most recent effort and looks to be
right there again tonight. 9- Deerfield Beach – Looks to be in the thick of the action from the second tier. 3- Wellsaidanddone – Has as good of a shot as
any in here to complete the Superfecta.
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