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, MARCH 12
Race 1: 4- Stormont Wizard – Has been plagued with some tough posts, but has been improving with the addition of Lasix; could get some big value.
3- Crosbys Clam Bake – Could be tough against easier company, likes to hit the board; don’t leave off. 8- Trustworthy Kid – Could be a factor with a
clean effort. 2- Wegoferdaprize – Faces a class that he is much more comfortable with.
Race 2: 5- Prairie Jaguar – Moved up last week and got a tough trip from post eight where he made a clean sweeping effort, look for better from here.
1- Turbo Mach– Has a good amount of early speed and could be tough against these. 4- Higgins – Looking for a little bit of improvement this week, if
he repeats last week he could provide value underneath. 2- Strother – Another that could add value this week, but he need to be close to the pace.
Race 3: 7- Classicality – Has won three straight races and could add to that win total this week. 6- Wind Of The North – Raced very big from post
eight last out, expect more of the same. 5- Lady’s Dude – Likes the surface at Northfield Park and should get a clean trip.
Race 4: 7- Southwind Amazon – Has made Northfield Park a playground as of late and could possibly be a single. 1- Royaltyhasarrived – Another
with a big shot in here, provided some major value against these last week, rail is a big improvement. 6- Dapper Dude– Could make the ticket despite
starting from the outside. 4- Control Tower – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 1- Rose Run Oscar – Scores the rail tonight and gets a big driver change; Stahl has had luck with him before. 5- Chip Or Don – Has the ability
to be prominently placed on this ticket. 3- Skyway Jaguar – Moves up in class and should improve from an inside post. 2- Uncle Dan – Could garner a
minor share in here.
Race 6: 6- Crusoe Hanover – Faces company he has had success against before, picks up Merriman again. 3- Senator Charlie – Was a winner on the
front end last week from this post, if he makes the top he could be tough. 4- This Baby Rocks – Another class dropper that has a big shot. 2- Octane
Blue Chip – Has been no worse than third in five of his last six starts and that consistency could spell victory tonight.
Race 7: 5- Patient I D – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to get the job done. 2- I’ve Got Spirit –
Moves up this week after some game efforts against easier. 9- Fawn De J – Should not be overlooked as a potential competitor in here.
1- Jumpinthejailhouse – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 8: 1- Librado Hanover – Has won three of his last four starts including one against like company, value play possibility. 3- Twin B Hollister – Is
another horse that could provide some value, looking for some improvement off a tough outside effort. 9- Always A Fighter – Could add value to the
ticket.
Race 9: 1- High Blue – Was claimed last week by trainer Ron Burke where he made a break; He has some early speed, expect to be close to the pace.
9- Mesmerized – Gets a driver change tonight, expect a big trip from the second tier. 4- Emerald Chip – Has been racing well and that trend should
continue. 8- Sass – Looks to be a factor in here.
Race 10: 2- Big Bad Bill – Has a good amount of early speed and will be battling early to set the pace. 5- Captain Rhett – Has yet to repeat that
1:49.4 performance from Springfield last year, back to a track where he has had success. 3- Major Nemesis – Should get a good trip, but the scratch
scares me away a little. 1- OK Geronimo – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 11: 2- Hokuri Handrail N – Has been forced to come from off the pace in his last three starts as he doesn’t have speed, expect him close to the
pace. 4- Moonlight Ransom – Comes to Nrothfield for the first time after some tough efforts at Lebanon. 9- Stay In Your Place– Looks to be tough in
here if he minds his manners. 5- Gotta Go B B – Could garner a minor share at a price from mid-pack.
Race 12: 6- Jojo’s Journey – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to get the job done. 2- Fashion
Chocolate – Another that has a big shot in here, he has beaten tougher before. 9- Ray Hall – Could add value to the ticket. 5- Major Count – Looks to
be in the thick of the action.
Race 13: 3- One Lucky Dragon – Dropped and popped last week, moves up a little in class and could be considered a single. 7- Mr Big Load – Came
from off the pace and put in a big mile last week, expecting another big effort. 1- Gibbs – Should not be overlooked as a potential competitor in here.
2- Stevie Diamonds – Looks to be in the thick of the action. 5- Sinners Prayer – Could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.
Race 14: 7- Fiery Lustre N – Put in a big effort two weeks back at Yonkers from an outside post, expect a good trip from here. 4- FarmersixfournineHas
won two straight races and could be tough first off the claim. 9- Delightful Braeden – Could add value to the ticket. 1- The Pokester – Another
that could add value in here.
Race 15: 9- Ace Of Sharks – Has won three straight and could give trainer Becky Zubkoff the late double. 6- Momma’s Jolt – Could add value to the
ticket. 1- Hanky L – Makes his way back up the conditioned ranks and should never be counted out. 7- Yolo Hanover – Has as good of a shot as any
in here to complete the Superfecta.
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