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, DECEMBER 11
Race 1: 1- Deep Question – Has two wins in a row and looks to garner a three-peat this time around. 6- Moneydontbuyulove – Looks to be tough upon coming to Northfield. 2- Chad – Won his most recent effort but is moving up in class. 4- Annie’s Rocketman – Should not be overlooked as a solid contender in here.
Race 2: 6- Lucky King – Looks to be successful upon coming to Cleveland. 2- Hokuri Handrail N – Draws well and looks to get a good trip. 1- Crosswinds Dodger – Could be tough from the rail. 3- Smart Move – Looks to be in the thick of the action.
Race 3: 7- Sandy’s Victory – Won her most recent effort and could strike again tonight despite starting on the far outside. 1- Headsaregonna Turn – Could do well from the rail. 5- Outburst – One of several in here that could make the ticket.
Race 4: 5- Herlin – Won two of his last three races and could strike again tonight. 9- Yes Your Mattjesty – Looks to be tough from the second tier. 1- Elite Awards – One of several that could do well in this highly-competitive field. 3- Dragon N Kickin – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 5- Nono Lindy – Made the ticket in all three of his most recent races; could step-up and lead that ticket this time around. 1- Walltocousins – Looks to be a solid contender from the rail. 7- Ulf Hanover – Could make the ticket despite the poor post draw. 8- Super Lily – Another “outsider” that could grab a piece of the action.
Race 6: 1- Stuckey Dote – Draws the inside advantage and that advantage could be key in being successful in here. 3- Go Daddy Go – Looks to be tough upon coming to the Flying Turns. 4- Y S Joe – Could be tough upon returning to Northfield. 7- Tebow Time – Could add value to the exotics.
Race 7: 1- Hustling Charley – Could be successful from the rail. 6- Yolo Hanover – Won two of his last three races and looks to be tough again tonight. 5- Mr Fantasy – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 7- It’s A Good Thing – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 8: 3- R Gauwitz Hanover – Gets the top-call to start tonight’s Pick 4. 1- Artistic Director – Looks to be tough from the rail. 9- Simply Business – Should get a good trip from the second tier.
Race 9: 8- Lucky Lime – Has two wins in a row and looks to garner a three-peat this time around. 5- World Of Gaming – Won his most recent effort and looks to be tough again. 3- Thinkofagameplan – Has been racing well but faces much tough foes this time around. 2- One Lucky Dragon – Looks to be in the thick of the action.
Race 10: 4- Ohio Larry – Was the beaten favorite in all three of his most recent races but could prevail for his backers this time around. 6- Twin B Hollister – Won his most recent effort and looks to be tough again. 1- PV Dragon – Could be tough from the rail. 9- Royal Assassin – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 11: 1- Crusoe Hanover – Draws the inside advantage and that advantage could be key to being successful in here. 4- Forever Just – Draws well and looks to be tough with the right trip. 6- Western Captive – Should not be overlooked as a potential contender in here. 7- Gallipolis – Should improve in his second start off a qualifier.
Race 12: 2- Sweet Honey – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to get the job done in here. 6- Express Justice – Made the ticket in both of her most recent efforts and could be right there again tonight. 3- St Elian’s Fire – Looks to be a serious contender in here. 7- TT Tucker – Could add value to the exotics.
Race 13: 1- Well Did – Has two wins in a row and looks to strike again tonight. 2- Tassies Little Art – Draws well and looks to be tough with the right trip. 5- Blake North – Should be fresh off a layoff and looks to make the ticket. 8- Swiss Bank Hanover – Could be in the thick of the action despite starting from the far outside. 6- Giuseppe Mollusca – Could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.
Race 14: 9- Red Carpet Dude – Gets the top-call to lead off the Late Double. 6- Glory Beach – Drops in class and looks to be tough in here. 4- Shooby Said – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 7- Cracker Cam – Could add value to the exotics.
Race 15: 4- Captain Rhett – Gets the top-call to capture tonight’s finale. 3- Grandkids Attack – Finished second last time out and could be the runner-up again tonight. 6- Stay In Your Place – Could do well in here with a good trip. 2- Action Metro Max – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
