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 EVENING, DECEMBER 9

Race 1: 6- Tame The Dame – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over several others to get the job done in here. 7- Tiger’s Sue – Has two wins in a row but starts from the far outside. 2- KJ’s Foxy Lady – Draws well and looks to make the ticket. 3- Carlina Hanover – Should not be overlooked as a solid contender in here.

Race 2: 2- Diamondtequilashot – Could be successful upon coming to Northfield. 3- Missevil – Made the ticket in all three of her most recent races and looks to be right there again tonight. 5- Miss Two Punch – Finished third last time out and could post a similar effort again. 6- Wuzzup Tonight – Could add value to the exotics.

Race 3: 5- Where Are We – Gets the top-call the start tonight’s Pick 5. 1- Official Treasure – Looks to be tough from the rail. 6- My Marisa Clair – Could make the ticket despite starting from the far outside.

Race 4: 3- Raiders Lastchance – Finished second in three of her last four starts; could step-up tonight to get the job done. 4- Miss Explosion – Another that looks to have a big shot in here. 1- Beamer N Bud – Could be tough from the rail. 5- Kelly Blue Chip – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 5- HSLB Michelle – Could be successful upon coming to Northfield. 1- Viewish – Looks to be tough from the rail. 4- Skyway Sonoma – Drops in class and looks to be tough in here. 7- Alliart – Could add value to the exotics.

Race 6: 2- Excellent Chance – Just missed last time out; looks to return to her winning ways.4- Caviart Scarlett – Has the ability to be prominently placed on this ticket. 3- Good Roberta – Looks to be a solid contender in here. 9- Abida Hanover – Could add some value to the exotics from the second tier.

Race 7: 2- St Lads Maggie Mae – Won her most recent effort and could strike again tonight. 1- Tammysmist – Looks to be tough from the rail. 6- Buckeye Thea – Has two wins in a row and looks to be tough again. 7- Thebigbamtheory – Could add value to the exotics despite the poor post draw.

Race 8: 3- Lease Ness Monster – Gets the top-call to start tonight’s Pick 4. 4- Get Your Armor – Could do well in here at decent odds. 7- Pop The Tags – Could make the ticket despite starting from the far outside.

Race 9: 2- M E Radar Girl – Just missed last time out; may not miss this time around. 6- American Major – Made the ticket in both of her most recent efforts and could be right there again tonight. 7- Rock It On Out – Could add value to the ticket despite the poor post draw. 8- Bad Girl Vegas – Another “outsider” that could do well in here.

Race 10: 1- Jump Start – Draws the rail upon coming to Cleveland and could post a victory. 5- Here Comes Harlee – Looks to be a tough contender in here. 2- Sand Sonya – Draws well and looks to be tough with the right trip. 8- Becks Wood Place – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 11: 2- Hard Headed Women – Was a winner two starts back and could pace home a winner again tonight. 1- Stirling Cordelia – Won his most recent effort and looks to be tough again. 3- Lillian Road – Should not be overlooked as a solid contender in here. 9- Annakate – Could add value to the exotics from the second tier.

Race 12: 3- Official Kisser – Has two wins in a row and looks to garner a three-peat this time around. 2- That’s My Girl G – Draws well and should get a good trip in here. 6- Bye Bye Felicia – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 7- Rescue Team – Could add value to the exotics.

Race 13: 2- Royal Point – Was a winner last time out and looks to be successful again tonight. 4- Big Bad Bretta – Has been racing well and that trend looks to continue. 5- C G Satin – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 3- Mcfoolery – Looks to be in the thick of the action. 1- Esteemed Members – Could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.

Race 14: 6- Virgin Girl – Could be successful to lead off the Late Double upon coming to Northfield. 2- Mcnice – Draws well and should get a good trip. 4- Forever Lucky – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 1- Ut Oh Spakiddio – Looks to be in the thick of the action from the rail.

Race 15: 5- Rock Groupie – Looks to capture tonight’s finale. 4- Playmate Interlude – Drops in class and could have a big shot in here. 7- Steuben Cindy – Could make the ticket despite the poor post draw. 2- Save My Dragon – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta. Race 1: 6- Tame The Dame – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over several others to get the job done in here. 7- Tiger’s Sue – Has two wins in a row but starts from the far outside. 2- KJ’s Foxy Lady – Draws well and looks to make the ticket. 3- Carlina Hanover – Should not be overlooked as a solid contender in here.

Happy Wagering!