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, JANUARY 2

Race 1: 3- Lion Image – Draws well and could be successful with the right trip. 2- Chips So Fast – Drops in class and looks to be tough in here. 4- Mister Oliver – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 1- Detailer – Looks to be in the thick of the action from the rail.

Race 2: 2- Ball Don’t Lie – Made the ticket in both of his most recent efforts; could step-up and lead that ticket this time around. 7- I Like It Hot – Could do well in here at decent odds. 6- CJ’s Real Deal – Finished second last time out and could be right there again tonight. 3- Mcenroe Hall – Could add value to the exotics.

Race 3: 5- Intuitive Writer – Has four wins in a row and looks to keep the streak alive to start tonight’s Pick 5. 1- Little Foil – Could be tough from the rail. 3- It’s Saul Goode – Won his most recent effort but faces tougher foes this time around.

Race 4: 1- Lightninginthesky – Draws the inside advantage and could use that advantage to be successful this time around. 2- Next Of Cam – Another that has a big shot in here. 6- Teahouse Hall – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 4- Winter Cruise – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 2- Booyah T J – Drops in class and could be successful at this level of competition. 3- Benns Clearout – Could do well upon coming to Northfield. 5- Hooray For Willie – Made the ticket in all three of his most recent races and looks to be right there again tonight. 8- Wheres The Clicker – Could grab a piece of the action despite starting from the far outside.

Race 6: 1- Easy Ace – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight. 7- Hickory Terrific – Looks to be tough in here despite the poor post draw. 8- Strange Hanover – Another “outsider” that could be tough in here. 5- Rick’s Sign – Looks to grab a piece of the action.

Race 7: 1- Kick A Lot – Could strike from the rail. 3- Wendy’s Girl – Draws well and looks to be tough with the right trip. 6- Concept – Was a winner last time out but is facing tougher foes this time around. 2- Herbie L – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 8: 2- Dontwantalkaboutit – Could be successful upon coming to Cleveland. 4- Praairiecreekprince – Tries to make his presence felt upon coming to the Flying Turns. 9- Mclassic – Could add some value to the ticket from the second tier.

Race 9: 5- Forever The Gold – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to get the job done in here. 8- Bigtime So N So – Looks to be tough in here despite starting from the far outside. 1- Whosur Dragon – Could be a major threat from the rail. 4- Four Star Big Guy – Could grab a piece of the action.

Race 10: 7- Latenight Trick – Could be successful upon coming to Northfield. 3- Delightful Braeden – Drops in class and looks to be tough in here. 9- Futomaki – Should get a good trip from the second tier. 8- Iwilldowhatido – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 11: 2- Onestrong Magarita – Another Dayton invader that could be successful. 7- Casimir Quiche – Was a winner last time out and could be tough again. 4- Friskie Teddy – Made the ticket in all five of his most recent races and looks to be right there again tonight. 1- Just Doit Queeny – Looks to be a factor from the rail.

Race 12: 5- Suspinder – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over several others to get the job done in here. 1- Scarlet Cat – Another that looks to have a big shot in here. 3- Double Stitched – Was a winner last time out and could be tough again. 8- Blue Spanx – Could grab a piece of the action despite starting from the far outside.

Race 13: 3- Southwind Joker – Made the ticket in three of his last four races; could step-up and lead the ticket this time around. 4- Absolut Brut – Another that looks to be tough in here. 6- D J Lance – Finished second last time out and looks to be tough again. 2- P L Adder – Looks to be in the thick of the action. 1- Rude Boy – Could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.

Race 14: 2- Motor City Yankee – Draws into a highly competitive field; this one gets the slight call over several others to lead off the Late Double. 3- BJ’s Bequia – Another that looks to have a big shot in here. 1- Champion’s Club – Could make the ticket from the rail. 7- Blue’s Rocket Man – Could add value to the exotics.

Race 15: 4- Cee Pee Panic – Could be the one that captures tonight’s finale. 6- Dragon N Kickin – Made the ticket in two of his last three races and looks to be right there again tonight. 2- Rebel Rock Rusty – Draws well and looks to be tough with the right trip. 3- Goban – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

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