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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” TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 5

Race 1: 3- Work That Magic – Looks to be successful in here if she minds her manners. 5- Herbinator – Drops in class and looks to be tough. 1- Ciro – Could add some value from the rail. 2- Tymal Bling – Draws well and should get a good trip.

Race 2: 2- Pickwick – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight. 5- Here Comes Hudd – Receives class relief and could be tough at this level of competition. 1- Zebs Cam Bo – Could be tough from the rail. 6- Twinkle Like Astar – Could add value to the exotics.

Race 3: 5- Skyway Jaguar – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight to start the Pick 5. 1- Carbon Footprint – Looks to have a presence from the rail. 3- Patient ID – Made the ticket in three of his last four starts and looks to be right there again tonight.

Race 4: 2- Midnight Gambol – Draws into a race where several could win; this on gets the slight call over the others to get the job done in here. 7- Windsun Stetson – Looks to be tough in here despite the poor post draw. 6- Einsteins Best – Could add value to the ticket. 5- The Kop – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 2- Scarlet Cat – Won two of his last three races and could strike again tonight. 1- Only Live Once – Should be tough from the rail. 4- Gotta Go B B – One of several in here that is worthy of strong consideration. 5- Gleneagles – Looks to be in the thick of the action.

Race 6: 6- Muscolo – Moves to the Burke barn and that has been a winning move for many. 2- Dew In The Desert – Draws well and should get a good trip. 4- High Blue – Looks to be tough in here if he minds his manners. 5- Blue Swan – Could add some value to the exotics.

Race 7: 4- Kick A Lot – Drops in class and could be successful at this level of competition. 2- Ferriswheel Junkie – Another class dropper that looks to be tough in here. 3- I’ve Got Spirit – Finished third in both of her most recent efforts and could post a similar effort again tonight. 5- Balanced Game – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 8: 4- Yippity – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets a slight call over several others to start the Pick 4. 3- Mustang Tom – Another that looks to be tough in here. 9- Grandkids Attack – Looks to be a solid contender from the second tier.

Race 9: 5- Lovely Feelin – Finished second last time out; could step-up tonight and get the job done. 9- Arabella – Another that looks to have a big shot in here. 1- Pine Rock – Should be a solid contender from the rail. 2- Whosur Dragon – Draws well and looks to be in the thick of the action.

Race 10: 1- Sweet Ben – Draws the inside advantage and that advantage could be key to being successful in here. 5- TT Tucker – Another that looks to have a big shot in here. 6- Absolutely Certain – Could add value to the ticket. 4- Heres Ethel – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 11: 3- VH Boxer – Has two wins in a row and could garner a three-peat this time around. 2- Blue Spanx – Finished second two starts back and could be the runner-up again tonight. 9- Bigtime So N So – Should be tough from the second tier. 5- Three Secrets – Looks to be in the thick of the action.

Race 12: 1- Think Bigger – Could strike from the rail. 7- Firm It Up – won his most recent effort and looks to be tough again. 2- Albionkinginfinito – Draws well and should get a good trip. 3- Smart Move – Should not be overlooked as a solid contender in here.

Race 13: 3- Exotic Mattjesty – Drops in class and could be successful at this level of competition. 2- Chang Dynasty – Could be tough upon coming to Northfield. 1- Noah’s Shark – Could be tough from the rail. 8- Cyclops – Looks to be in the thick of the action despite starting from the far outside. 7- Amped Up – Could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.

Race 14: 1- Ubetterubetterubet – Draws the rail and looks to be the one that leads off the Late Double. 3- Albert A’ Scootin – Another that looks to be tough in here. 6- Full Code – Made the ticket in both of his most recent races and looks to be right there again tonight. 7- Beignet – Could add value to the exotics.

Race 15: 8- Nashville Bound – Could capture tonight’s finale despite starting from the far outside. 6- Rockin Cassinova – Could do well upon coming to Northfield. 9- Toughest Of All – Could add value to the ticket. 4- Tico Time – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

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