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” SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2

Race 1: 4- Carlina Hanover – Won two of her last three races and could strike again tonight to start the Daily Double. 5- My Marisa Clair – Has the ability to be prominently placed on this ticket. 1- Wake N Bake – Looks to be tough from the rail. 6- Official Treasure – Could grab a piece of the action.

Race 2: 3- Tame The Dame – Draws well and could prevail with the right trip. 6- Where Are We – Made the ticket in both of her most recent effort and looks to be right there again tonight. 5- Tiger’s Sue – Won her most recent effort and looks to be tough again. 1- My Caroline – Could nab a share from the rail.

Race 3: 3- St Lads Maggie Mae – Gets the top-call to start tonight’s Pick 5. 5- Thebigbamtheory – Made the ticket in both of her most recent effort and could be right there again tonight. 1- Marigold Bloom – Could add some value from the rail.

Race 4: 4- Abida Hanover – Made the ticket in all three of her most recent races; could step-up and lead the ticket this time around. 2- Real Joy – Draws well and should get a good trip. 6- Miss Explosion – Won her most recent effort but facing tougher foes this time around. 5- Powerfull Intense – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 6- M E Radar Girl – Won two of her last three races and could strike again tonight. 2- Big Bad Ashley – Should improve in her second start off the qualifier. 5- Buckeye Thea – Should not be overlooked as a legitimate contender. 1- Bad Girl Vegas – Looks to be in the thick of the action from the rail.

Race 6: 6- Official Kisser – Won her most recent effort and could strike again tonight. 1- Raiders Lastchance – Could be tough from the rail. 3- Miss Two Punch – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 4- Wynfrith – Another that is a strong contender for the exotics.

Race 7: 1- Hard Headed Women – Won her most recent effort and could strike again tonight. 6- Don’tforgetmysugar – Could be tough in her return effort. 3- Stirling Cordelia – Could add value to the ticket. 4- Annakate – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 8: 2- Lease Ness Monster – Draws well in here and looks to start tonight’s Pick 4. 8- Safe From Terror – Looks to be tough in here despite starting from the far outside. 7- Godiva Seelster – Another “outsider” that looks to be tough in here.

Race 9: 9- Brian’s Magic Girl – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to get the job done in here. 4- Mcfoolery – Could be tough in here if she is over the sickness she had the last time she was scheduled to compete. 2- Royal Point – Looks to be tough upon coming to Northfield. 8- Mandy’s Mattjesty – Could grab a share of the action despite starting from the far outside.

Race 10: 1- Champagne Shower – Draws the inside advantage and could use that advantage to be successful in here. 4- Power Everywhere – Another that looks to have a big shot in here. 9- Pinkpolosocks – Should get a good trip from the second tier. 7- Rescue Team – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 11: 3- Becks Wood Place – Has two wins in a row and could garner a three-peat this time around. 9- Get Your Armor – Another that looks to have a big shot in here. 5- Nashville Nasty – Has been racing well and that trend looks to continue. 2- Pop The Tags – Draws well and looks to be a legitimate contender in here.

Race 12: 6- De Vins Girl – Draws into an evenly-matched field; this one gets a slim call over the others to pace home a winner. 4- Tashia – Should be fresh off a layoff and could do well at first asking. 5- Cajon Jubilee – Could do well if she is over the sickness she had the last time she was scheduled to compete. 9- Alliart – Could add value to the exotics from the second tier.

Race 13: 6- Make Three Wishes – Could be successful upon coming to Northfield. 1- Apach Of Luck – Could be tough from the rail. 8- CaviartCould make the ticket despite starting from the far outside. 9- Amazing Graciejane – Looks to be in the thick of the action from the second tier. 5- Adelita Hanover – Could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.

Race 14: 9- Rock Groupie – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight to lead off the Late Double. 2- There Goes Tootsie – Finished second last time out and looks to be tough again tonight. 3- Barbara Carol Lynn – Could add value to the ticket. 6- Just Nattie – Could add further value to the exotics.

Race 15: 4- Do U Mind – Won his most recent effort and could strike again tonight to capture tonight’s finale. 1- Prettyfaceuglyways – Looks to be tough from the rail. 6- Mcmaedle – Could add value to the ticket. 5- Johns Baby Girl – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

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