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 17
Race 1: 9- Readysetletsroll – Gets some major post and class relief tonight, one to watch out for. 4- In Commando – Could be
very tough tonight after a game 1st over grind last week. 5- Gotta Laugh Again – Could be a factor with a clean effort. 1- Bettor
And Bold – Should get a good trip from the inside.
Race 2: 5- Goldfinger – Has a good amount of early speed especially when he draws the inside, definitely a play this week.
2- Thisgirlisonfire – Looks to be tough at this level of competition. 1- Just A Steady Hall – Gets a good draw from the rail tonight
after getting the perfect trip last week. 3- Skyway Jaguar – Could add value from the inside.
Race 3: 2- Adios Man – Adds Lasix for the first time tonight and his qualifier proves that he has matured from two to three.
1- Lucky Match – Got his first career win last week from post eight being parked the mile, inside draw makes him tough. 5- Ucan
Wait And See – Continues to improve each and every week, look for him on the ticket.
Race 4: 5- Major Dreamboat – Has transferred his form from three to four and has been facing tough company, another big effort
in store tonight. 1- Tantalizing Trish – Another with a big shot in here. 3- Big Sweep Osborne – Could make the ticket at decent
odds from this post. 8- Kyleeslilenforcer – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 1- March Art – Gets a good draw making his third start on Lasix, seems to be improving from his first start. 3- I’ll Be BackHas
the ability to be prominently placed on this ticket. 2- Lovely Feelin – Should get a good trip from the inside. 5- Bias – Could
garner a minor share in here, his speed makes him very tough.
Race 6: 3- Painted Truth – Got a brutal trip last week and he was flat out flying in the stretch passing horses late, expect a big effort.
6- The Book Of Life – Could step up and race well tonight. 5- Gorgeous View – Looks to be in the thick of the action from midpack.
2- VH Boxer – Gets some major post relief tonight, could hit the ticket.
Race 7: 2- Pembroke Vig – The line last week doesn’t do this horse justice, the move he made turning for home was huge, worth a
use tonight. 7- Blocking The Way – Gets a driver change tonight after a big effort last week. 3- Parnell – Should not be overlooked
as a potential competitor in here. 1- Song In My Heart – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 8: 9- Elrama N – Gets a driver change tonight facing a little tougher, could strike at a price. 4- Bold And Brave – Took some
time off since his last start, maybe. 3- Ballistic Tip – Could add value to the ticket.
Race 9: 5- Whosur Dragon – Didn’t race that well against this group last week, giving another chance tonight. 2- Stubble
Trouble- Another that looks to be tough in here. 7- Why Not Dream – Has been racing well and that trend should continue.
1- Power Elite – Looks to be a factor in here.
Race 10: 2- Queen’s Ripsnort – Draws well after being parked the mile and looking very impressive last week, look for another
monster mile. 3- Tipontab – Has been plagued with some tough posts, should improve tonight. 5- Henpecked – Should get a good
trip from mid-pack. 6- Jojo’s Journey – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 11: 9- Blue Fox – Put in a monster effort last week from post seven after setting some modest fractions, another big mile could
come. 2- Halfa Century– Gets a good draw this week and looks to improve. 6- J J Tanner – Looks to be tough in here if he minds
his manners. 1- Marco De Vie – Could garner a minor share from the inside at a little bit of a price.
Race 12: 1- Mcport In A Storm – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to get the
job done. 2- Woodacudashuda – Another that has a big shot in here. 6- Farmersixfournine – Could add value to the ticket.
4- Ring Leda – Looks to be in the thick of the action.
Race 13: 3- Yankee Osborne – Posted a successful qualifier and could post another successful outing tonight. 5- Onestrong
Magarita – Looked very sharp last week closing gamely in the stretch, definitely a player tonight. 1- Don’t Be In Theway – Should
not be overlooked as a potential competitor in here. 2- Pownal Bay Saul – Looks to be in the thick of the action. 8- Two Shades Of
Grey– Could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.
Race 14: 2- Ultra Shok N – Gets some class relief tonight and a good draw towards the inside. 1- A Bettor World – Could be
tough from the rail. 6- Strange Hanover – Could add value to the ticket. 5- Muffmaster – Another that could add value in here.
Race 15: 2- Irish Ihada Harley – Could get a big effort against this group tonight from an inside draw. 6- Pickwick – Could add
value to the ticket. 4- Wyatt Henry – Could make the ticket from mid-pack this week. 5- Cruising West – Has as good of a shot as
any in here to complete the Superfecta.
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