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 THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 27

Race 1: 8- Beantown Elijah – Could get the job done upon starting from the far outside to start the Daily Double. 1- Heza Real Shooter –
Looks to be tough from the rail. 2- Fox Valley Scampi – Draws well and looks to be a solid factor. 6- Caribbean Cat – Could add value to the
exotics.

Race 2: 2- Instant Thrill – Drops in class and looks to start the Pick 5. 1- Barrys Shelby – Looks to be a solid contender from the rail.
5- Finding Terror – One of several in here that could make the ticket.

Race 3: 5- Hands Off Frank – Could be successful upon coming to Cleveland. 2- A And Gs Express – Draws well and looks to get a good
trip. 1- Canthelpbutwin – Could do well from the rail. 8- Out For A Rip – Could grab a piece of the action despite starting from the far
outside.

Race 4: 2- Forsunoddreason – Draws well and could get the job done with the right trip. 3- Bearly Behavin – Another that looks to have a
big shot in here. 1- Grandpaslildragon – Could make the ticket from the rail. 5- Shock The Nation – Has as good of a shot as any in here to
complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 4- Craziville – Drops in class and could score if he minds his manners. 2- Ona Dream – Another class dropper that looks to be tough
in here. 1- Jailhouse Hooch – Could add value to the ticket from the rail. 3- Noah Count – Looks to be in the thick of the action.

Race 6: 8- Red Scooter – Could get the job done despite starting from the far outside. 1- Milliondollardad – Looks to be tough from the rail.
5- Western Churchill – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 9- Kingofthereigns – Could add value to the exotics.

Race 7: 1- Palmers Pride – Could start the Pick 4 from the rail. 6- Majestic Kat- Could be tough upon coming to Northfield. 5- Bowdie De
Vie – Could be tough with the right trip.

Race 8: 3- Mach It Paiden – Could get the job done upon traveling to Cleveland. 8- Motor Shark – Another newcomer that looks to be tough
in here. 1- Wit And Wisdom – Looks to be a factor from the rail. 5- Hot Shot Hill – Should not be overlooked as a potential contender.

Race 9: 3- Kanthaka – Was a beaten favorite in both of his most recent races, but could score for his backers this time around to start the 20¢
Northfield Single Six. 1- Wendy’s Girl – Looks to be tough from the rail. 6- Noble Legend – One of several in here that could make the ticket.

Race 10: 4- Zipnthruthehall – Drops in class and could get the job done at this level of competition. 2- Holy Chip – Draws well upon
receiving class relief. 6- A Bettor World – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 1- Prince Jubilee – Has as good of a shot as any
in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 11: 3- Gwally – Drops in class and looks to trot home a winner. 1- Manhattan Miss – Looks to be tough from the rail. 5- Song In My
Heart – One of several in here that could make the ticket.

Race 12: 2- Macadoodledoo – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight. 4- Fusion Five – Also won his most recent effort
and looks to be tough again. 1- Good Win Earl – Should not be overlooked as a solid possibility from the rail. 9- Greatheart Hanover –
Could add value to the exotics from the second tier.

Race 13: 10- American General – Drops in class and could pace home a winner. 5- Allegiance – Made the ticket last time out and could be
right there again tonight. 1- Noah’s Shark – Could be tough from the rail. 7- Raji’s Blue Line – Looks to be in the thick of the action.
8- Steve’s Hot Rod – Could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.

Race 14: 3- Danger Strike – Has two wins in a row and looks to garner a three-peat this time around. 6- May West – Made the ticket last
time out and could be right there again tonight. 9- St Lads Mystic – Could make the ticket from the second tier. 1- Poocham Magic – Could
grab a piece of the action from the rail.

Race 15: 6- Mckinley – Could be the one that leads off the Late Double. 2- Jeopardy – Should be fresh off a layoff and looks to be tough in
here. 3- Devisser – Made the ticket in all three of his most recent races and looks to be right there again tonight. 9- Mcwiz – Looks to be in the
thick of the action from the second tier.

Race 16: 3- Mclassic – Looks to be the one that captures tonight’s finale. 2- Lovedancinwithyou – Draws well and should get a good trip.
1- Deerfield Beach – Could make the ticket from the rail. 5- Model Ninetyfour – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the
Superfecta.

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