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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” MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 12

Race 1: 4- Major Matter – Should improve in his second local effort; this one gets the top-call to start the Daily Double. 5- Strong Hope – Drops in class and could make the ticket. 1- CJ Photo Victory – Could be tough from the rail. 6- Sheatrottin Kid – Looks to be in the thick of the action.

Race 2: 8- Sammy Said – Posted a successful qualifier and could strike despite starting from the far outside. 1- Western Fella – Looks to be tough from the rail. 4- Hare Craft – Draws well and could make the ticket with the right trip. 3- Warrior Call – Looks to grab a piece of the action.

Race 3: 3- Patient ID – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over several others to start tonight’s Pick 5. 4- Skyway Jaguar – Another that looks to have a big shot in here. 7- Big Package – Could add value to the ticket.

Race 4: 5- Midnight Gambol – Made the ticket in five of his last six races; could step-up and lead that ticket this time around. 4- Nashville Bound – Finished second last time out and could be the runner-up again tonight. 1- Here Comes Hudd – Looks to make the ticket from the rail. 2- Silver Spir – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 4- Muscolo – Looks to trot home a winner if he minds his manners. 2- A Little More Love – Another that looks to be tough in here. 6- Blue Swan – Finished second last time out and could be tough again. 7- Dew In The Desert – Could add value to the exotics.

Race 6: 4- Lovely Feelin – Was a beaten favorite last time out but could prevail for his backers this time around. 1- Zeke – Looks to be tough upon coming to Northfield. 5- Wyatt Henry – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 7- Pine Rock – Could add value to the exotics.

Race 7: 2- Hilarious Hero – Could come home a winner if he minds his manners. 4- Rose Run Rae – Another that looks to be tough if it stays trotting. 6- Edit – Could add value to the ticket. 5- One Too Many – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 8: 9- Mustang Tom – Won two of his last three races; looks to score again tonight to start the Pick 4. 3- Just Crowned – Made the ticket in both of his most recent races and looks to be right there again tonight. 5- Mr Big Load – Should not be overlooked as a potential contender in here.

Race 9: 5- Gale Force Hanover – Drops in class and looks to be the best at this level of competition. 6- I Could Care Less – Has the ability to be prominently placed on this ticket. 7- Kick A Lot – Could make the ticket despite the poor post draw. 2- Lady Edith – Could be tough if she minds her manners.

Race 10: 5- VH Boxer – Has three wins in a row and looks to keep the streak alive. 6- Ghosts And Legends – Has been racing well and that trend should continue. 1- Scarlet Cat – Looks to be tough from the rail. 9- Gleneagles – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 11: 1- Silverhill Delight – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight. 2- Cams Fernando – Draws well and should get a good trip. 4- Kwik Mac – Made the ticket in all three of his most recent races and looks to be right there again tonight. 9- Friskies Cheapsuit – Could add some value to the exotics.

Race 12: 2- Final Champion – Draws well and could score with the right trip. 5- Somekindawonderful – Could do well in here if he is completely over the sickness he had the last time he was scheduled to compete. 3- Friskie Teddy – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 8- Just Doit Queeny – Could grab a piece of the action despite starting from the far outside.

Race 13: 6- Gotta Go B B – Finished second last time out; could step-up tonight to get the job done. 9- Title Town – Finished second in both of his most recent races and could be the runner-up again tonight. 3- Astroffical – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 8- Double Stitched – Looks to be in the thick of the action despite starting from the far outside. 1- Three Secrets – Could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.

Race 14: 1- Hickory Terrific – Draws the inside advantage and could lead off the Late Double. 3- RD Donethat – Drops in class and looks to be tough in here. 9- Lightninginthesky – Should get a good trip from the second tier. 7- Irish Ihada Harley – Could add value to the Superfecta.

Race 15: 1- Roadway – Looks to capture tonight’s finale. 2- He’s Got It – Another that looks to be tough in here. 4- Farmerssixfournine – Drops in class and looks to be a major factor. 8- Exotic Mattjesty – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

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