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, DECEMBER 18
Race 1: 2- Dartmouth Hall – Finished second last time out; could step-up this time around and get the job done to start the
Daily Double. 5- Gespacho – Inconsistent performer; will be tough if he is at his best. 6- Skyway Jaguar – One of several in
here that could make the ticket. 1- Mr Lucky Luke – Looks to be in the thick of the action from the rail.
Race 2: 3- Maximus Deo – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight to start the Pick 5. 4- Craziville – Looks to
be tough with the right trip. 6- Holyholyguacamolie – One of several in here that could make the ticket.
Race 3: 1- Ilikethenitelife – Just missed last time out; may not miss tonight. 3- May West – Has the ability to be prominently
placed on this ticket. 2- Rock The Baby – Draws well and should get a good trip. 9- Passionate Desire – Could add value to
the exotics.
Race 4: 9- Felona – Drops in class and could score with the right trip. 3- DD’s Comet – Could do well in here at decent odds.
5- Beer League – Could make the ticket upon returning to the Flying Turns. 1- Defiant Victory – Has as good of a shot as any in
here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 4- If It Rains – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over several others to get the job
done in here. 2- CJ’s Real Deal – Draws well and should get a good trip. 3- Ideal Rowan – One of several in here that could
make the ticket. 7- Bad Bug – Looks to be able to grab a piece of the action.
Race 6: 1- Rompaway Galaxy – Draws the rail upon dropping in class and looks to trot home a winner. 3- Dreamsteeler –
Made the ticket in two of her last three races and looks to be right there again tonight. 2- Iva Secret – Made the ticket last time
out and looks to be right there again tonight. 5- Star Buster – Looks to grab a piece of the action.
Race 7: 4- Pop I – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight to start the Pick 4. 1- Buzzen Garland – Looks to
be a solid contender from the rail. 7- Kirty Dream – Could add value to the ticket.
Race 8: 5- Gallant Seelster – Was a beaten favorite last time out; could prevail for his backers this time around. 9- Elrama
N- Another that looks to have a big shot in here. 6- Steuben Gladiator – Could add value to the ticket. 1- Zoom On Romeo –
Cannot be overlooked as a solid contender from the rail.
Race 9: 3- Fleet Bumblebee – Tired to third in his most recent effort; could see things through this time around to start the 20¢
Northfield Single Six. 4- Box Of Luck – Could do well in here if he minds his manners. 8- Wendy’s Girl – Could make the ticket
despite starting from the far outside.
Race 10: 1- The Pokester – Was a winner last time out and look to strike again tonight. 7- Gotta Laugh Again – Could do
well in here at decent odds. 6- Mach Stockn Barrel – Could add further value to the ticket. 3- Yolo Hanover – Has as good of
a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 11: 3- Gary G Force – Gets the top-call to start the Pick 4. 1- Cruiser – Looks to be a solid contender from the rail.
2- Tinker Toy – Draws well and should get a good trip.
Race 12: 1- Beantown Elijah – Looks to strike from the rail if he minds his manners. 4- DP Spoofee – Could be tough with the
right trip. 2- Around The Horn LD – Draws well and could add value to the ticket. 6- Devisser – Looks to be in the thick of the
action.
Race 13: 9- Stanley K – Drops in class and could score at this level of competition. 1- In Commando – Made the ticket in both
of his most recent races and looks to be a solid contender from the rail. 5- Kehmmywood – Made the ticket in two of her last
three races and looks to be right there again tonight. 2- Mclucky – Looks to be in the thick of the action. 3- Higgins – Could
garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.
Race 14: 2- Bad Load – Draws well and could lead off the Late Double with the right trip. 3- Bourbon Billy – Has been doing
well and that trend looks to continue. 1- Forsumoddreason – Looks to be tough from the rail. 8- Lima Pro – Could garner a
minor share despite starting from the far outside.
Race 15: 2- Mckinley – Was a winner last time out and looks to roll again to capture tonight’s finale. 1- Rockin Zendaya –
Should do well from the rail. 7- Cuz Im Rockin – Could make the ticket despite the poor post draw. 9- Mcwiz – Has as good of a
shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
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