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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” SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 16

Race 1: 1- Brian’s Magic Girl – Draws the rail upon dropping in class and could take tonight’s opener. 2- Barefoot Julie – Draws well and should get a good trip. 6- Naked At The Beach – Could add value to the ticket. 3- John’s Baby Girl – Looks to be in the thick of the action.

Race 2: 1- Good Roberta – Draws the inside advantage and could use that advantage to be successful in here. 6- Riviera – Another that looks to have a big shot in here. 7- That’s My Girl G – Made the ticket in all three of her most recent races and looks to be right there again tonight. 8- Rescue Team – Could grab a piece of the action despite starting from the far outside.

Race 3: 4- Lease Ness Monster – Was a beaten favorite last time out but could prevail for her backers this time around. 5- Spreester – Looks to be tough upon coming to Northfield. 1- Get Your Armor – Could do well from the rail.

Race 4: 7- Diamondtequilashot – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight. 2- Raiders Last Chance – Another that won her most recent effort and looks to be tough again. 1- Missevil – Looks to do well from the rail. 4- Kick It In Kate – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 6- Official Kisser – Won two of his last three efforts and could score again tonight. 2- Pretty Sammie – Made the ticket in both of her most recent efforts and could be right there again. 1- Jump Start – Could do well from the rail. 3- St Lads Gidget- Could add value to the exotics.

Race 6: 1- Don’tforgetmysugar – Could strike from the rail. 7- Mcnickels Mcdimes – Could do well tonight at big odds. 9- Ut Oh Spakiddio – Another that could add value to the ticket. 2- Always Sunday – Looks to be in the thick of the action.

Race 7: 1- Thrill Chaser – Won her most recent races and could strike again tonight. 5- Virgin Girl – Another that could be big in here. 9- Steuben Cindy – Should get a good trip from the second tier. 6- Skyway Sonoma – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 8: 1- Pop The Tags – Draws the rail and looks to start tonight’s Pick 4. 4- Becks Wood Place – Draws better and could be tough with the right trip. 6- Little Santamonica – One of several in here that could make the ticket.

Race 9: 9- M E Radar Girl – Won two of her last three races and could strike again tonight. 1- Dustlanemissmolly – Looks to be tough from the rail. 3- Buckeye Thea – Should not be overlooked as a solid contender in here. 6- Thebigbamtheory – Could add some value to the exotics.

Race 10: 9- Tiger’s Sue – Has three wins in a row and looks to keep the streak alive. 2- Tame The Dame – Was the winner last time out and looks to be tough again tonight. 3- Official Treasure – Another that looks solid in this highly contentious field. 6- Cracked Glass – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 11: 1- Lillian Road – Draws into a race where several could win; the rail could give this mare the edge she needs to win. 4- Royal Point – Another with a big shot in here. 2- Hard Headed Women – Draws well and looks to be tough with the right trip. 6- Annakate – Could add value to the exotics.

Race 12: 4- Excelant Chance – Won four of her last five races and could strike again tonight. 1- Bye Bye Felicia – Could be tough from the rail. 6- Caviart Scarlett – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 8- Tammysmist – Could grab a share of the action despite starting from the far outside.

Race 13: 5- Big Bad Bretta – Could pace home a winner if she minds her manners. 2- Save My Dragon – Has the ability to be prominently placed on this ticket. 1- Tashia – Could be tough from the rail. 7- Kelly Blue Chip – Could be in the thick of the action despite the poor post draw. 3- Tormented Princess – Could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.

Race 14: 2- Lady Ideal – Drops in class and could lead off the Late Double. 6- Rock It On Out – Another that looks to have a big shot in here. 1- Desire’s Lady – Could be tough from the rail. 5- It’s Your Fantasy – Could grab a piece of the action.

Race 15: 5- Mcfoolery – Gets the top-call to capture tonight’s finale. 6- Hot Cycle – Has been racing well and that trend looks to continue. 2- Wuzzup Tonight – Draws well and looks to be tough with the right trip. 3- Apach Of Luck – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

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