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 MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 16
Race 1: 2- Chad – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to take tonight’s opener. 4- Vaya Con Dios – Looks to be
tough in here if he minds his manners. 1- At My Request – Could be a factor with a clean effort. 5- Winbak Charles M – Should get a good trip from mid-pack.

Race 2: 2- Nothin Fancy – Was claimed after a game effort last week where he was caught three-wide around the first turn, expect a strong effort. 7- Krusty The
Clown – Looks to be tough at this level of competition. 5- Zoom On Romeo – Has a good amount of early speed to contend with, expect improvement 2nd time
Lasix. 1- Ace Of Sharks– Could add value from the inside.

Race 3: 5- Cams Fernando– Didn’t get the best trip from post eight last week, post improvement makes him tough. 1- Man He Can Skoot – Finished second last
time out and could be right there again tonight. 3- Librado Hanover– Has been racing well at Northfield, drop in class plays to his favor.

Race 4: 3- Greatheart Hanover – Has been plagued with some tough posts, draw is a big helper tonight. 4- Lucky King – Another with a big shot in here.
1- Burton Blue Chip – New shooter coming in from Buffalo this week, could be tough from the rail. 8- Always A Fighter – Has as good of a shot as any in here to
complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 4- Higgins – Improved nicely first off the claim for trainer Paul Holzman, expecting a big effort tonight. 3- Archetto Hanover – Has the ability to be
prominently placed on this ticket. 1- Smart Move – Should get a good trip from the inside. 8- Grandkids Attack – Could garner a minor share in here.

Race 6: 2- Littlebitaclass – Drops in class after a tough effort from post seven last out, one to watch. 1- Peck Blue Chip – Could step up and race well tonight.
7- Stay In Your Place – Looks to be in the thick of the action from the outside. 5- Dateline Hanover – Could be in the thick of the action from mid-pack.

Race 7: 9- Wegoferdaprize – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to get the job done. 2- Star Chip – Moves up
in class tonight and looks to have a big shot in here. 3- Annie’s Rocketman – Should not be overlooked as a potential competitor in here. 6- Pay The Winner –
Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 8: 2- Gallant Seelster– Closed from off the pace last week to finish a strong third against this group, another big effort is in the works. 6- In Runaway Bay
N – Has been racing consistently as of late and has a shot against these. 1- Crusoe Hanover – Could add value to the ticket.

Race 9: 7- River’s Crest– Won two of his last three starts and last weeks efforts was very visually impressive, could strike at a price. 1- Tail Gunner Hall – Another
that looks to be tough in here. 3- One Lucky Dragon – Has been racing well and that trend should continue. 4- Bilbo Hanover – Looks to be a factor in here.

Race 10: 9- Cash Leebrook– Is back off a tough effort at Northville last out, expect improvement. 2- Top Dollar – Just missed last week and I have a feeling that
the win is within reach. 4- Stormont Wizard – Should get a good trip from mid-pack. 3- Mainstreet Party – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the
Superfecta.

Race 11: 1- Juxlivin My Dream – Didn’t race that bad last week from post seven, returns tonight looking for a big effort. 2- Hanky L – Has been racing well and
that trend looks to continue. 5- This Baby Rocks – Looks to be tough in here if he minds his manners. 6- Gibbs– Could garner a minor share despite starting from
the outside.

Race 12: 2- Barryscourt – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to get the job done. 4- Sam Has Class – Another
that has a big shot in here. 1- Hilarious Hero – Could add value to the ticket. 6- I’ve Got Spirit – Looks to be in the thick of the action.

Race 13: 4- Fiery Lustre N – Is a horse I have selected the last few time out, tonight he could score. 2- Keystone Memphis– Gets a better draw tonight and could
improve with a class drop. 6- Thunder Noise – Should not be overlooked as a potential competitor in here. 5- Raji’s Blue Line – Looks to be in the thick of the
action. 9- RD Done That – Could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.

Race 14: 2- Just Crowned – Has hit the board in his last three efforts, tonight should be no different. 8- JJ’S Doughnut– Could be tough from the outside.
3- Freedomformysoul – Could add value to the ticket. 1- Crosswinds Dodger – Another that could add value in here.

Race 15: 2- Double Dribble – Got a brutal trip last week and still came flying late, one to play. 8- Wellsaidandone – Could add value to the ticket. 9- Dumas
Walker – Could make the ticket from the second tier. 1- DJ Lance – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Good luck today and thank you for choosing IdaBet.com!