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 TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 8
Race 1: 3- Mesmerized – Finished second last time out; could step-up tonight and get the job done. 1- I’ve Got Spirit – Should be
a tough contender from the rail. 4- Summit City Annie – Looks to do well in here if she minds her manners. 8- Kandy King – Could
grab a piece of the action despite starting from the far outside.
Race 2: 3- Burton Blue Chip – Drops in class and could get the job done at this level of competition to start the Pick 5. 1- If You
Want Fire – Draws the rail upon receiving class relief. 5- Heisenberg – Made the ticket last time out and could be right there again
tonight.
Race 3: 2- Benn’s Clearout – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight despite facing tougher. 9- Away My BabyFinished second last time out and could be the runner-up again tonight. 1- Ray Hall – Looks to be a solid contender from the rail.
5- DD’s Comet – Could add value to the exotics.
Race 4: 9- Barefoot Bluejeans – 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- Just Crowned – Another that looks to have a big shot in here. 1- Low Card – Could be a factor upon coming to
Northfield. 7- Charmbo Curiosity – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 4- Forsumoddreason – Draws into a highly competitive field; this one could get the edge over tonight’s competition. 1- May
West – Made the ticket in all three of her most recent races and looks to be right there again tonight. 8- Mi Amada Juanita – Could
make the ticket despite starting from the far outside. 6- Bourbon Billy – Looks to be in the thick of the action.
Race 6: 3- Slzburgerslzburger – Was a beaten favorite last time out, but could prevail for his backers this time around. 1- Dali
Special – Looks to be tough from the rail. 4- D Gs Suavemente – Could add value to the exotics. 2- Go Like A Pro – Draws well and
looks to be in the thick of the action.
Race 7: 1- Pavaratti Bluechip – Gets the top-call to start tonight’s Pick 4. 2- Caribbeancat – Could do well in here at decent odds.
8- Grandpaslildragon – Could add value to the ticket despite starting from the far outside.
Race 8: 1- Driving Miss Sadie – Draws the inside advantage and that advantage could be key to being successful in here. 4- Team
Zordin – Could do well in here with the right trip. 5- Kirty Dream – Drops in class and could make the ticket in here. 3- Sweet
Honey – Looks to be in the thick of the action.
Race 9: 3- Devisser – Was a winner two starts back and could strike again tonight to start the 20¢ Northfield Single Six. 4- Jeopardy
– Another that looks to be tough in here. 5- Beach Shootingstar – Made the ticket in both of his most recent races and looks to be
right there again tonight.
Race 10: 4- Nimble And Quick – Draws well and could score with the right trip. 6- In Commando – Made the ticket in three of his
last four starts and looks to be right there again tonight. 1- Jigtime Jones – Could be tough from the rail. 5- PV Dragon – Has as
good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 11: 1- How Are Yee John – Draws the rail upon dropping in class and looks to be successful in here to start the Pick 4.
5- Mclassic – Was a winner two starts back and looks to do well again tonight. 4- Redneck Rally – Made the ticket in five of his last six
races and could be right there again tonight.
Race 12: 1- Cuz Im Rockin – Scored in five of his six last starts and could strike again tonight. 4- Mcwiz – Has the ability to be
prominently placed on this ticket. 6- Walk From Heaven – Could add value to the ticket. 8- Crusades – Could grab a piece of the
action despite starting from the far outside.
Race 13: 2- Check’s Commodore – 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- R III Sons – Looks to be tough from the rail. 9- Draco – Could grab a piece of the action from the second tier.
3- Sharthart – Looks to be in the thick of the action. 6- Albert A’ Scootin – Could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.
Race 14: 3- Mr De Luca – Drops in class and looks to be the one that leads off the Late Double. 6- Tassies Little Art – Made the
ticket last time out and looks to be right there again tonight. 1- Herlin – Could do well from the rail. 5- Odds On Serpens – Could
grab a piece of the action.
Race 15: 3- Uber Hanover – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight to capture the finale. 5- Shock The Nation –
Finished second in both of his most recent races and looks to be the runner-up again tonight. 1- Snoggle – Could make the ticket from
the rail. 4- Ima Ironman – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
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