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 TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 10
Race 1: 4- Bookem – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to take tonight’s opener. 3- Pathian –
Looks to be tough in here if he minds his manners. 1- Lady JJ – Could be a factor with a clean effort. 2- Just A Steady Hall – Should get a good trip
from the inside.
Race 2: 8- Mcjagersonthemove – Gets a tough draw this week, but is facing easier company and gets a driver change. 5- Pick Of The Day – Looks
to be tough at this level of competition. 2- Crosswinds Dodger – Really improved after breaking two starts back, will be coming late. 4- Rock Of Luck
– Could add value from mid-pack.
Race 3: 4- SB On My Honor – Has been ultra-consistent against lower level company, expecting another big effort. 6- Painted Truth – Was making
up ground last week and made a break turning for home, looking for an improved effort. 1- Why Not Dream – Draws very well this week towards the
inside and could improve at a price.
Race 4: 4- Rose Run Oscar – Was parked for a half mile last week and still managed to hit the board, looking for another sharp effort. 2- Were
Gone – Another with a big shot in here. 8- Goldfinger – Could make the ticket despite starting from the far outside. 1- Blocking The Way – Has as
good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 1- Official Delight – Has matured well from three to four and that is a big advantage for this gelding. 2- Devisser – Has the ability to be
prominently placed on this ticket. 3- The Book Of Life – Should get a good trip from the inside. 5- Flutter On By – Could garner a minor share in
here.
Race 6: 9- Pow Chicka Pow Pow – Showed some speed in his last effort and raced very well, one to watch from the second tier. 5- P C Shockwave –
Could step up and race well tonight. 1- Ollie Pop – Looks to be in the thick of the action from the rail. 7- Arrow – Could be in the thick of the action
despite starting from the outside.
Race 7: 2- Sweet Honey – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to get the job done.
1- Thisgirlisonfire – Drops in class and looks to have a big shot in here. 7- Herbie L– Should not be overlooked as a potential competitor in here, his
big closing kick makes him extremely dangerous. 4- I’ve Got Spirit – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 8: 5- Thunder Noise – Doesn’t have a lot of early speed, but can fly from off the pace and make up ground, use. 1- Gun Show – Raced very
well from an outside post last week making up a lot of ground late, expect him to be closer to the pace. 2- Peck Blue Chip – Could add value to the
ticket.
Race 9: 1- Muscle On Broadway – Raced very well against lower level company last out, moves up tonight and the rail draw helps him. 2- ConceptAnother
that looks to be tough in here. 5- Wegoferdaprize – Was passing tired horses last week, not making up ground; needs a big effort. 3- Fort
Commander – Looks to be a factor in here.
Race 10: 3- Roll’em Up – Could have a successful return to Northfield. 1- Mr De Luca – Just missed last week against lower level company, could
be a big play from the rail. 5- It’s A Good Thing – Should get a good trip from mid-pack. 6- Celtic Prince – Has as good of a shot as any in here to
complete the Superfecta.
Race 11: 4- Craig Michael – Got the perfect trip last week and never advanced; expecting a better effort this week. 1- Strange Hanover – Has
gotten the low end of the post draw as of late, gets a good draw and should get a good trip. 5- Mcport In A Storm – Looks to be tough in here if he
minds his manners. 3- Become Legendary – Could garner a minor share from a game inside post.
Race 12: 2- Western Captive – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to get the job done. 4- Mr
Three Quarters – Another that has a big shot in here. 1- The Pokester – Could add value to the ticket. 3- Q Cobra Jet – Looks to be in the thick of
the action.
Race 13: 4- Electric Sky – Comes in to Northfield for the first and is looking for some success. 1- Lovely Feelin – Draws extremely well towards the
inside tonight and his speed could make him dangerous. 9- Ounce Hanover – Should not be overlooked as a potential competitor in here.
2- Bigtime So N So – Looks to be in the thick of the action. 3- Pownal Bay Saul – Could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.
Race 14: 5- Wild Goose Chase – Has two impressive efforts to kick off his young career, expect more tonight and beyond. 2- Princess Dalia – Could
be tough from the inside. 4- Ucan Wait And See – Could add value to the ticket. 1- Major Dreamboat – Another that could add value in here.
Race 15: 9- Western Churchill – Passed tiring horses late last out, gets a decent draw tonight, expect a big effort. 1- Unix Hanover – Could add
value to the ticket. 3- Beavercreek Artist – Draws well and is in first off the claim for trainer Larry Mc Carty. 4- Southwind Joker – Has as good of a
shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
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