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 SUNDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 30
Race 1: 3- Southern Kid – Made the ticket in three of his last four starts; could step-up and lead the ticket this time around.
1- Senator’s Reason – Has two wins in a row and looks to be tough again tonight. 5- Lucrative Strike – Could add value to the
ticket. 4- Kanawha – Looks to be in the thick of the action.
Race 2: 3- Broadway Ginnie – Gets the top-call to start the Pick 5. 1- Frank The Fish – Finished second last time out and
looks to be right there again tonight. 5- MJ’s Heartbreaker – Could add value to the ticket.
Race 3: 4- Pine Knot Tuff – Finished second last time out from post-8; could score with this improved post.
7- Woodyintheshade – Could do well in here despite the poor post draw. 2- ER Volcano – Draws well and looks to be in the
thick of the action. 5- Dontwasteourtime – Should not be overlooked as a solid contender in here.
Race 4: 2- Jigtime Jones – Draws well and could score with the right trip. 3- Bound To Score – Another that looks to have a
big shot in here. 1- Pace Seelster – Could make the ticket from the rail. 5- Southwind Whiski – Has as good of a shot as any
in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 1- Benns Clearout – Draws the inside advantage could use that advantage to be successful in here. 8- I’ve Got SpiritLooks to be tough despite starting from the far outside. 3- Charleston Hall – Looks to be tough if he minds his manners.
7- Jailhouse Hooch – Could add value to the exotics.
Race 6: 4- Jet Airliner – Was a beaten favorite last time out but could prevail for his backers this time around. 3- Keystone
Charles – Has the ability to be prominently placed on this ticket. 1- Sink The Mcbismark – Looks to make the ticket from the
rail. 9- Allegiance – Should get a good trip from the second tier.
Race 7: 2- Amora Beach – Has three wins in a row and looks to continue to run up the score and start tonight’s Pick 4. 6- John
Jay – Looks to be tough upon coming to Northfield. 1- Smart Move – Looks to be tough from the rail.
Race 8: 3- We Got Legs – Has two consecutive victories and looks to score a three-peat this time around. 6- Pearl Crush –
Always in the mix but appears to be camera shy. 1- Would You Believe – Looks to make the ticket from the rail. 4- Love Over
Gold – Could add value to the exotics.
Race 9: 3- Naymar – Gets the top-call to start the 20¢ Northfield Single Six. 6- Jurgen Hanover – Could be tough with the
right trip. 1- Buckeye Patty – Could make the ticket from the rail.
Race 10: 1- Bad Load – Could strike from the rail. 4- Rock A Hula Baby – Has two wins in a row and looks to be tough again
despite facing tougher. 2- High Net Rocktane – Draws well and looks to be in the thick of the action. 6- Dontcallmedude –
Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 11: 5- St Nicholas – Could prevail with the right trip. 1- Mckinley Ivy – Made the ticket in both of his most recent races
and looks to be right there again tonight. 7- Senator Charlie – Could make the ticket despite the poor post draw.
Race 12: 5- Gwally – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight. 1- Muscle On Broadway – Looks to be tough
from the rail. 7- Alvarez – Looks to make the ticket despite the poor post draw. 9- Carolina Jacob – Could add value to the
exotics.
Race 13: 4- Mr Three Quarters – Drops in class and could prevail at this level of competition. 1- Mclucky – Looks to be tough
from the rail. 6- Mcjagersonthemove – Could add value to the ticket. 8- Redneck Rally – Looks to be in the thick of the action
despite starting from the far outside. 2- Bestinthebusiness – Could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.
Race 14: 2- Mc William – Looks to be the one that leads off the Late Double: 1- Tye Seelster – Should be tough from the rail.
5- Rejoiceandbeglad – Made the ticket last time out and looks to be right there again tonight. 4- C Note – Could garner a
minor share in here.
Race 15: 1- Cadillac Phil – Drops in class and looks to be the one that captures tonight’s finale. 2- Lunatic Fringe – Draws
well and looks to be tough in here. 6- Hall Of Memories – Could add value to the ticket. 3- Real Knock Out – Has as good of
a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
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