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 MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 7
Race 1: 6- Smart Move – Could start the Daily Double with the right trip. 7- Cadillac Phil – Finished second in his most recent effort and
could be the runner-up again tonight. 1- Nursery Ed – Looks to make the ticket from the rail. 8- Rejoiceandbeglad – Could add value to the
exotics.
Race 2: 5- Dreamsteeler – Finished second last time out; could step-up this time around and start tonight’s Pick 5. 1- Tsunami Seelster –
Looks to have a big shot from the rail. 3- Norman Skidd Marks – Could add value to the ticket.
Race 3: 4- Chef Lee – Could be victorious upon coming to Northfield. 6- Ulf Hanover – Has the ability to be prominently placed on this
ticket. 3- Star Buster – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 5- Kanthaka – Won his most recent effort but faces tougher foes this
time around.
Race 4: 8- The Pokester – Has three wins in a row and could keep running-up the score. 1- Yes Your Mattjesty – Could be tough from the
rail. 2- ER Michael – Could add value to the ticket. 7- Skyway Willie – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 6- Maximus Deo – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over several in here to get the job done.
5- Insomniac – Another that looks to have a big shot in here. 1- SL Real George – Could make the ticket from the rail. 7- Well Connected
Kid – Could add value to the exotics.
Race 6: 1- Hard Cold Cash – Draws the rail upon coming to Cleveland and could get the job done. 5- Uncle Reimus – Another that looks
to have a big shot in here. 9- Barley Up – Could make the ticket from the second tier. 2- Littlebitofabrat – Draws well and looks to be in the
thick of the action.
Race 7: 5- Headsaregonna Turn – Gets the top-call to start tonight’s Pick 4. 2- Keystone Chester – Looks to be tough in here if he is over the
sickness he had the last time he was scheduled to compete. 1- Labatt Hanover – Could be tough from the rail.
Race 8: 3- Supreme Mach N – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over several others to get the job done
in here. 5- New Evidence – Another that looks to have a big shot in here. 1- Raiders Boy – Could make the ticket from the rail. 4- Gorgeous
View – Looks to be in the thick of the action.
Race 9: 5- Pay The Winner – Draws into a highly competitive field; this one gets the slight call over several others to get the job done in here.
1- Barn Sis – Looks to be a tough contender in here from the rail. 4- Gale Force Hanover – Should not be counted out as a solid contender.
Race 10: 1- JJ Tanner – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight. 2- Crusoe Hanover – Draws well and should get a good
trip in here. 7- Splended Party – Could make the ticket despite the poor post draw. 8- Shooter’s Dream – Has as good of a shot as any in here
to complete the Superfecta.
Race 11: 5- Dragonology – Was a winner two starts back and could strike again tonight. 1- Copper Coast A – Looks to be a solid contender
from the rail. 4- Mattamerican – Could be a factor upon coming to Northfield.
Race 12: 4- Fraternity – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight. 1- Bubbie Boy – Has two wins in a row and looks to be
tough again. 3- B Seventeen – Made the ticket in both of his most recent races and looks to be right there again tonight. 8- Montana Pablo A –
Could grab a piece of the action despite the poor post draw.
Race 13: 4- Amora Beach – Has four wins in a row and looks to continue to run-up the score. 5- Bakin On The Beach – Has the ability to be
prominently placed on this ticket. 1- Yolo Hanover – Could make the ticket from the rail. 6- This Baby Rocks – Looks to be in the thick of the
action. 3- YS Joe – Could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.
Race 14: 4- Pet Shark – Drops in class and looks to be the one that leads off the Late Double. 2- Sanattle Slew – Another class dropper that
could be tough in here. 1- Artful Bliss – Could make the ticket from the rail. 8- Montero Blue Chip – Could grab a piece of the action despite
starting from the far outside.
Race 15: 5- Just Bookem – Could be the one that captures tonight’s finale. 4- Stanley K – Another that looks to have a big shot in here.
6- Prairie Jaguar – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 2- Joes On A Roll – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the
Superfecta.
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