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, DECEMBER 20

Race 1: 1- Crazy Eyes – Should be fresh off a layoff and could win upon her return. 2- Vicious Lies – Is another that has a big shot in here. 4- Hooray For Willie – Made the ticket last time out and could be right there again tonight. 8- I’ve Got Spirit – Could add value to the exotics.

Race 2: 8- Big Bro – Has two wins in a row and looks to garner a three-peat this time around. 2- Bobby One Mile – Made the ticket last time out and looks to be right there again tonight. 4- Everclear Hanover – Could add value to the ticket. 1- Andoverthethrill – Looks to be a solid contender from the rail.

Race 3: 4- Credit Creation – Gets the top-call to start tonight’s Pick 5; minding his manners is the key. 8- Ibanez – Could do well in here despite starting from the far outside. 1- Holyholyguacamolie – Could be tough from the rail.

Race 4: 2- Painted Truth – Was a beaten favorite last time out but could prevail for his backers this time around. 1- Mr Bankrupt – Was a winner last time out and could be tough again tonight. 4- Gorgeous Mexico – Should not be overlooked as a potential contender in here. 3- Irish Beach Kidd – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 2- Obsessed Blue Chip – Was a winner two starts back and could strike again tonight. 9- Fly’n Ellie – Has been racing well and that trend looks to continue. 8- Latte Jo – Could make the ticket despite starting from the far outside. 1- Sixteen Misters – Looks to grab a piece of the action from the rail.

Race 6: 1- Intuitive Writer – Has two wins in a row and looks to keep the streak alive. 6- It’s Saul Goode – Has been second in all three of his most recent races and looks to be right there again tonight. 3- Crow Foot – Could add value to the ticket. 5- Alisha’s Big Star – Looks to be in the thick of the action.

Race 7: 9- Blocking The Way – Could get the job done from the second tier. 5- Concept – Should be fresh off a layoff and could do well at first asking. 1- Gambler Springs – Looks to be tough from the rail. 2- Ellabunda – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 8: 9- Dirty Devil – Could be successful upon coming to Northfield. 6- Real Or Magic – Was a winner last time out and could be tough again. 5- Blue Spanx – Could do well in here with the right trip.

Race 9: 6- Timeless Utah – Made the ticket in all six of his most recent races; could step-up and lead the ticket this time around. 9- Harland – Could be tough from the second tier. 8- Agent Hanna – Could do well despite starting from the far outside. 5- Jailhouse Hooch – Could grab a piece of the action.

Race 10: 2- Model Ninetyfour – Could pace home a winner with the right trip. 1- This Baby Rocks – Another with a big shot in here. 5- Chance I Might – Was a winner last time out and could be tough again tonight. 3- Caviart Tyler – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 11: 1- Ilikeitrealhot – Draws the rail upon dropping in class and looks to be successful in here. 9- Become LegendaryShould get a good trip from the second tier. 4- Q Cobra Jet – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 8- Expert Hanover – Could grab a piece of the action despite starting from the far outside.

Race 12: 7- Classic Jesse – Has two wins in a row and looks to keep the streak alive. 1- Henpecked – Looks to be tough from the rail. 3- Dynamite Stick – Could add value to the ticket. 6- Trotting Missmissy – Could add further value to the exotics.

Race 13: 2- Untold Legend – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over several others to get the job done in here. 9- Housatonic – Drops in class and looks to have a big shot in here. 1- DJ Lance – Looks to be tough from the rail. 5- Mccovey – Looks to be in the thick of the action. 6- Western Churchill – Could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.

Race 14: 9- Major Count – Was a winner last time out and could strike again to lead off the Late Double. 4- Barryscourt – Another that looks to have a big shot in here. 8- Deadhead Royalty – Could make the ticket despite starting from the far outside. 5- Parnell – Could add value to the exotics.

Race 15: 2- The Kop – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over several others to capture tonight’s finale. 6- Goban – Another that looks to have a big shot in here. 5- Irish Ihada Harley – Finished third last time out and could. 3- K J Ben – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

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