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” SUNDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 19

Race 1: 5- Major John – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to start the Daily Double. 3- Cinder Stella – Another that could be tough in here. 6- Littlemissycamluck – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 2- Irish Beach Kidd – Looks to be in the thick of the action.

Race 2: 7- Marty De Vie – Could trot home a winner despite starting from the far outside. 3- Carbon Footprint – Looks to be tough in here if he minds his manners. 4- Makin Green Lavec – Could be tough with the right trip. 1- Flying Muscles – Looks to be competitive from the rail.

Race 3: 3- Hawaiian Five Roll – Won two of his last three efforts and could strike again tonight to start the Pick 5. 4- Princess Of Power – Could be tough upon coming to Northfield. 2- Somekindawonderful – Finished third last time out and looks to make the ticket again.

Race 4: 3- Laughing Matters – Won four of his last five races and looks to strike again tonight. 6- Strange Hanover – Has been doing well at this level of competition and that trend looks to continue. 5- Gotta Laugh Again – Makes the ticket with regularity. 2- CJ’s Real Deal – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 6- Amped Up – Should improve in his second local effort. 1- Motor City Yankee – Looks to be tough from the rail. 5- Lima Thunder – Looks to be in good form and could make the ticket again tonight. 7- I Like It Hot – Could grab a piece of the action despite the poor post draw.

Race 6: 1- AJ Corbelli – Draws the rail and could be successful upon coming to Northfield. 5- Right On Time – Was a winner last time out and looks to be tough again. 4- Repeat Performance – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 3- Outlawpocketrocket – Should not be overlooked as a solid contender in here.

Race 7: 6- Anastasia Gem – Finished fourth after being parked the mile last time out; could strike tonight with a good trip. 1- Sheza Little Spicy – Won her most recent effort and looks to be tough again. 5- White Earnie – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 8- Miss Buckeye Bling – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 8: 1- It’s A Good Thing – Draws the rail upon dropping in class and looks to start tonight’s Pick 4. 2- Firm It Up – Could be tough upon coming to Northfield. 6- Western Captive – Drops in class and could make the ticket.

Race 9: 1- Clinton Hanover – Draws the rail and looks to be successful upon coming to Northfield. 5- Pace Seelster – Another that looks to have a big shot in here. 8- Iwilldowhatido – Could make the ticket despite starting from the far outside. 6- Warrior Call – Should not be overlooked as a solid contender in here.

Race 10: 1- Ibanez – Won two of his last three races and looks to strike again tonight if he minds his manners. 8- I Could Care Less – Could do well in here despite starting from the far outside. 2- Moontan – Could add some value to the ticket. 5- Team Zordin – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 11: 2- Momma’s Jolt – Has been the runner-up in both of his most recent races; could step-up and lead the ticket this time around. 1- Zebs Cam Bo – Should be tough from the rail. 4- Twinkle Like Astar – Could add value to the ticket. 6- Well Did – Has two wins in a row but is facing tougher foes this time around.

Race 12: 4- Jimmy Rip – Made the ticket in both of his most recent races; could step-up and lead the ticket this time around. 1- Andrew Luck – Could be tough from the rail. 2- Pickwick – Draws well and should get a good trip. 5- Branded Gun – Looks to be in the thick of the action.

Race 13: 3- MJ’s Victory Wish – Looks to get the job done upon coming to the Flying Turns. 1- Hooray For Willie – Won his most recent effort and could be tough again. 7- Upfront Chip Daddy – Could do well in here despite the poor post draw. 4- GJ Photo Victory – Looks to be in the thick of the action. 2- Mystery Ringer – Could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.

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