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, JUNE 30
Race 1: 9- Kathys Kitchen – If recovered, can prevail in a weak field. 7- Raiders Last Chance – Knows where the winners circle is.
2- Star of the West – Should tag along in top three. 5- Common Creed – Dropping down, now has Gris.
Race 2: 2- Paisley Skye – Class relief, post and Stratton. 1- Busco Jazz – Page, pylons and faster half mile track. 9- Crazy Bad K – Swiftest
Northfield win mark in field. 5 -Forever The Gold – Can be in top four.
Race 3: 7- Feelin Red Hot – Close call but four straight on four turns.3- Godiva Seelster – Will be a factor. 1- Shesasmokinlady – Meadows
invader must avoid getting locked in.
Race 4: 9- Very loudly – Significant class relief and Ronnie. 4- Nashville Nasty – Will have to stay close with the pack.
2- Feelin The Sea – Worthy contender. 5- Sea Rose – Long layoff worrisome.
Race 5: 1- Wake N Bake – Positioned to win again. 2- Lyonsweetie – Millner stablemates sure got the luck of the draw.
7- Becks Wood Place – Tough task tonight. 6- Lyra – Don’t count out.
Race 6: 5 – Stud Alley – Look for another peak performance. 3 – Risky Deal – Can turn the tables with a skillful steer.
6 – California Love – Beaver-Merriman team a powerful Ohio success story. 8 – To Russia – Front-ender will have to find another way there.
Race 7: 2 – Marigold Bloom – Easy pickings if she’s fresh enough. 7 – Da Vinci Artist – Could pose for another pretty picture.
1 – Jetomatt – A-man could extend her potential from here. 5 – Pinkpolosocks – Class drop and Page.
Race 8: 1- GoingtoCalifornia – O-T-D royalty on the pylons express.3- Yankee Osborne – Hamlet Stable has been heating up lately.
2- Royal Regatta – Has the speed, teamster and post to surprise.
Race 9: 3- Jeffery P – OH Hall of Fame trainer is all business. 6- Get The Cash – Likely he will. 7- Sugar Top – Top earner in field could
overcome post. 4- Whitman Spur – Beaver-Merriman pairing again.
Race 10: 2- SweetNFamous – Strong credentials to go along with Wrenn and inside post. 1- Lucille Amarone – Mare needs to up the speed
dial. 9- Grandrosa – Looking for that perfect garden spot trip. 8- Osborne’s Ellie – Tough draw but awesome display last week.
Race 11: 2- Marion Marauder – Class of field draws inside. 1- In Secret – Wrenn is at home here. 7- Homicide Hunter – Murderous if he
can navigate half mile oval. 8- Will Take Charge – Can close with gusto.
Race 12: 5- Southwind Lea – Up the ladder to the roof. 2- Ain’t Three Ok – Perhaps. 8- Tammysmist – Gimme little respect.
6- Togetherforever – Someday soon.
Race 13: 3- Bye Bye Felicia – Returns to winners circle if he survives likely speedfest. 5- Caviart Scarlett – Has been used hard; hope for a
smoother ride. 4- Bourbon and Barley – You may need one. 1- Get Your Armor – Savvy Sam from the one-hole. 2- Excelant Chance – For
fifth.
Race 14: 2- Beautiful Artist – Less air, more brush. 3- My Marisa Clair – Deep drop opportunity for A-man. 9- Derek Delight – Morning line
is suspect. 4- Zumba – Zoom Gris.
Race 15: 9- Cracked Glass – Needs to get seated near front. 3- Rescue Team – This mare can do better. 1- Gotta Be Me — Sure hope so from
here. 4- Ella Rose – Finds her way to fourth.
Race 16: 1- Little Joke – Sam and Ronnie don’t joke. 6- Thebigbamtheory – Highly competitive in this field.3- Gorgeous Road – Usually in
the hunt. 7- It’s A Miracle – Satisfactory superfecta spot.
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