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 WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 18
Race 1: 4- T T Tucker – Gets a good draw this week towards the inside after dealing with tough draws on the outside, one to beat. 3- Master Mighty – Could be
tough tonight with a class drop. 1- Alvarez – Has been racing well against this group even from outside posts, could strike. 5- Wheres The Clicker – Should get a
good trip from mid-pack.
Race 2: 4- Count On Rosey– Qualified very well from post eight, firing from off the car; watch out for her speed with post improvement. 1- Momsgotabikinion –
Looks to be tough at this level of competition. 6- Shes Got Pizazz – Should improve tonight off a game qualifying effort. 3- Queen Of Racing – Could add value
from the inside.
Race 3: 1- Conway Surprize – Is a full brother to Sir Prize Hall who raced at the Open level; qualifier says he’s ready. 7- Dontteasehim – Made up a lot of
ground last week from post five with the hopples coming off, will be close. 3- Whitman Spur – One of the more consistent horses of the group and will be close at
short odds.
Race 4: 2- J-S For Justice – Faced this class from the second tier last out and raced decently considering how far back he was, look for better tonight. 1- East To
Cincy – Another with a big shot in here. 4- Andoverthehill – Could make the ticket with a game effort from mid-pack. 5- Stormont Dundas – Has as good of a
shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 2- Joggingtothebank – Was fifth from post seven in the OSS Championship at Scioto, should improve against this group off a successful qualifier.
4- Frank The Fish – Has the ability to be prominently placed on this ticket. 7- Cowboy Blue – Should get a good trip from the outside. 3- Notmeitsyou – Could
garner a minor share in here.
Race 6: 3- Ima Ironman – Got roughed up turning for home last week and was locked and loaded; was my top pick last week and I’m siding with him again.
6- Big Laura Lyn – Could step up and race well tonight. 4- Dundee Dan – Looks to be in the thick of the action from mid-pack. 5- Secret Courier – Is a question
mark as this is the first racing foal for the mare It’s A Diamond.
Race 7: 6- J-S Maple Jac – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to get the job done. 3- Hosmer – The qualifiers
say this gelding by Dejarmbro may be ready to attack his three-year-old season. 8- East Laker – Should not be overlooked as a potential competitor in here, full
brother to Lotto Winner who likes Northfield. 4- Barn Yard Judy – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 8: 2- Artistic Director – Gets a good draw this week and should improve off some tough trips. 9- PV Dragon – Was second last week against this class,
expecting another good effort. 4- Cee Pee Panic – Could add value to the ticket.
Race 9: 5- Holy Chip – Has a good amount of early speed to contend with and should be on the lead early. 4- Bergerac – Another that looks to be tough in here.
6- Pick of The Day – Has been racing well and that trend should continue. N 1- Rock Of Luck – Looks to be a factor in here.
Race 10: 9- To Russia – We pegged this filly last year at big odds when she won in her first start, she seems to have matured and will be tough. 6- Rose Run IdaWas
2nd in the Ohio Fair Championship here last year, she likes the surface and should have no problems. 3- Wait Till The End – Make her first start tonight and
adds Lasix, last qualifier looked good. 2- Now Helen – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 11: 1- Kwik Mac – Drops in class and gets some much needed post relief tonight. 5- Onefinejimmerjohn – Looked very good last week just missing from
post six, definitely a play. 4- Western Churchill – Looks to be tough in here if he minds his manners. 3- Ponda River – Could add a little bit of value from the
inside.
Race 12: 5- Hey Micky – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to get the job done. 3- Fenway Frankie – Another
that has a big shot in here. 2- Bold Creation – Could add value to the ticket. 4- Priest Man – Looks to be in the thick of the action.
Race 13: 1- Valiente Stride – Draws the rail tonight and gets some major class relief, will be tough from here. 9- Shanghai Kang – Won decisively against lower
level company last out, expecting another big effort. 3- Repeat Performance – Should not be overlooked as a potential competitor in here. 5- Southwind Joker –
Looks to be in the thick of the action. 7- Americhi – Could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.
Race 14: 2- Holyholyguacamolie – Was parked the mile last week and never had a chance, expect a bigger effort this week. 1- Lion Image – Could be tough
from the rail. 3- Mystical Power – Could add value to the ticket. 9- Lima Legend – Another that could add value in here.
Race 15: 6- Cash Too Fast – Added Lasix for the first time last week and then made a break, giving him the benefit of the doubt and another chance.
4- Gorgeous Pacific– Could add value to the ticket. 2- Mc Honey B – Doesn’t have all the speed in the world, but her closing power makes her tough. 3- Oppa
Hanover – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 16: 5- Our Walden Bury N – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to get the job done. 6- Knight Sky –
Gets another tough draw, but his massive closing kick makes him tough. 8- Norm At Work – Should not be overlooked as a potential competitor in here. 4- Ima
Nuisance – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
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