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 9
Race 1: 2- Jojo’s Journey – Could be a price play tonight, first off the claim for trainer Brian Loney. 5- Ulf Hanover – Gets some post
relief this week and should race back very well. 6- Top Dollar – Could be a factor with a clean effort. 1- Fantasy League – Draws the rail
this week after a tough effort from the outside last out, expect a strong effort.

Race 2: 4- Archetto Hanover – Will be coming from off the pace late as there could be a pace duel up front. 2- This Baby Rocks –
Dropped to this class last time out and handled it with ease, has the speed to set the pace. 5- Stevie Diamonds – Has a little bit of early
speed to contend with, will be up front early. 1- Reggie Raider – Could add value from the inside.

Race 3: 2- Buddy Hally – Takes a big drop in class after a roughed up trip last out, expect more at a short price. 6- Pay The Winner –
Won very easily against easier company last out, watch the tote board this week. 4- Gale Force Hanover – Could be on the ticket late
especially if he uses his powerful closing kick.

Race 4: 3- Caribou Beach – Is one of my price plays of the day, class drop combined with post improvement could garner a victory.
1- Sassy Osborne – Another with a big shot in here. 2- Twin B Stingray – Another that gets post help after a strong effort last out.
4- Think Bigger – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 1- Tsunami Seelster – Manages to get perfect trips just about every week, expect another clean effort. 8- Timeless Utah –
Has the ability to be prominently placed on this ticket. 3- Skyway Jaguar – Has been claimed two of his last three starts and has some
momentum to work off of. 2- Maximum Credit – Could garner a minor share in here.

Race 6: 7- Juxlivin My Dream – Has won four of his last five starts and could get another tonight from the outside. 5- Higgins – Could
step up and race well tonight. 2- Momma’s Jolt – Looks to be in the thick of the action from the inside. 6- Big Bad Bossman – Is another
speedy gelding that could have a chance this week.

Race 7: 2- Zoom On Romeo – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to get the job done.
5- Rollin About – Makes his second start on Lasix this week, showing some improvement. 1- I’m Gorgeous– Should not be overlooked as
a potential competitor in here. 8- Twin B Hollister – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 8: 1- In Runaway Bay N – Has a good amount of early speed and should set the pace early on. 4- Gallant Seelster – Another
speedy gelding that will be close early on and should not be overlooked at a price. 5- World Of Gaming – Could add value to the ticket.

Race 9: 7- Barn Girl – Set a world record here a few weeks back, could repeat that effort this week. 3- Stormont Wizard – Very
consistent gelding that could show up at a small price. 4- Keystone Chester – Has been racing well and that trend should continue.
5- Outburst – Looks to be a factor in here.

Race 10: 3- Nothin Fancy – Draws very well after a couple of tough efforts from the outside, expect more. 9- Ace Of Sharks – Is going to
be in the perfect spot from the second tier as he likes to trip out, worth a use. 1- Ilikeitrealhot – Should get a good trip from the inside.
2- Yes Your Mattjesty – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 11: 6- One Lucky Dragon – Has won three of his last five starts and should be just off the pace. 4- Bilbo Hanover – Has been
racing well and that trend looks to continue. 2- Lucky Mctrucky – Looks to be tough in here if he minds his manners. 1- Montero Blue
Chip – Could garner a minor share from the inside.

Race 12: 5- Senator Charlie – Gets a different driver again this week after a tough effort against tougher from the outside, expecting a
good trip. 3- Stay In Your Place – Another that has a big shot in here. 1- Tebow Time – Could add value to the ticket from the inside.
7- Mckinley Ivy – Makes his first start on Lasix tonight which could help him improve.

Race 13: 2- Tye Seelster – Draws very well this week and drops in class, look for a bigger price here. 1- Milliron Pete – Closed gamely
from off the pace last time out, expecting another big trip tonight. 3- Dashpedia – Should not be overlooked as a potential competitor in
here. 5- Gibbs – Looks to be in the thick of the action. 8- Gotta Go B B – Could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.

Race 14: 2- Dumas Walker – Gets a good draw this week and has the speed to be close to the pace. 8- Fiery Lustre N – Could be tough
from the far outside. 1- Wilbur’s Z Tam – Could add value to the ticket. 4- Harfo Hanover – Another that could add value in here.

Race 15: 3- Prairie Jaguar – Is a horse that I have been high on the past few weeks, dropping in class looking for a big moment.
9- And We’ll See Ya – Could add value to the ticket coming off a scratch sick. 1- Fire In The Belly – Draws well towards the inside
tonight and while he doesn’t have a lot of early speed he can close. 5- Smart Move – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the
Superfecta.

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