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 WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 16
Race 1: 3- Northern Spark – Finished second last time out; could step-up tonight and get the job done this time around. 4- Trak – Looks to
be tough upon coming to Northfield. 1- Sweet Adeline – Could make the ticket from the rail. 8- I’ve Got Spirit – Could grab a piece of the
action despite starting from the far outside.
Race 2: 2- Southern Sage – Draws well and looks to be the one that starts tonight’s Pick 5. 4- My Two Cents – Could do well upon coming
to Northfield. 1- Real Amaretti – Could make the ticket from the rail.
Race 3: 2- Ashley Freedom – Almost lasted last time out; could see things through this time around. 6- Turn Two – Finished second last time
out and could be the runner-up again tonight. 1- Odetta Hall – Could make the ticket from the rail. 7- Rhoneycrisp – Could do well despite
the poor post draw.
Race 4: 2- Perrito Caliente – Should be fresh off a layoff and could do well at first asking. 1- Gunnin’ Forafight – Could be tough from
the rail. 7- Blissful Angel – Could add value to the ticket. 8- Kingofthereigns – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the
Superfecta.
Race 5: 6- Henpecked – Drops in class and could be victorious at this level of competition. 9- Edit – Made the ticket in both of his most
recent efforts and could be right there again tonight. 1- Emilene’s Future – Looks to be a factor from the rail. 8- Crown Affair – Could grab
a piece of the action despite starting from the far outside.
Race 6: 2- Senator Charlie – Draws well upon dropping in class and looks to be victorious in here. 5- Freedomformysoul – Looks to be
tough in here if he is completely over the sickness he had the last time he was scheduled to compete. 8- Rycroft N – Could make the ticket
despite starting from the far outside. 1- Keystone Memphis – Could grab a piece of the action from the rail.
Race 7: 4- Great Eliminator – Was a winner two starts back and could strike again tonight to start the Pick 4. 1- Cowboy Country – Could
be tough from the rail. 3- Banker Twentyfive – Made the ticket in three of his last four races and looks to be right there again tonight.
Race 8: 6- Librado Hanover – Drops in class and looks to be victorious at this level of competition. 2- Ultra Shock N – Draws well and
looks to be tough with the right trip. 1- Rejoiceandbeglad – Could be tough from the rail. 4- Chipchompinchampin – Could garner a
minor share in here.
Race 9: 9- Morpheus – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to get the job done in here.
1- Stormin At Dawn – Another that looks to have a solid shot in here. 8- Plow Boy – Could make the ticket despite starting from the far
outside.
Race 10: 2- Littlebitofabrat – Drops in class and could pace home a winner. 3- Montero Blue Chip – Draws well and looks to be tough
with the right trip. 9- Brooklynite – Looks to be a contender from the second tier. 5- Delightful Braeden – Has as good of a shot as any in
here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 11: 4- At My Request – Could come home a winner if he minds his manners to start the Pick 4. 3- Cash Leebrook – Draws well and
should get a favorable trip. 7- Hooray For Willie – Could make the ticket despite the poor post draw.
Race 12: 1- Native’s Best Bet – Draws the inside advantage and could use that advantage to be successful in here. 9- No Pets – Has been
racing well and that trend looks to continue. 8- Yankee L – Could make the ticket despite starting from the far outside. 5- ER Volcano –
Looks to be in the thick of the action.
Race 13: 2- Ona Dream – Draws well and could trot home a winner. 4- Mister Oliver – Another that looks to be tough in here. 1- Luv Is
Blind – Cannot be overlooked from the rail. 9- Bounty – Looks to be in the thick of the action. 6- Jailhouse Hooch – Could garner a minor
share of the 20¢ Super High Five.
Race 14: 1- Sin City Shark – Draws the rail upon dropping in class and could prevail in here. 2- Creighton Hanover – Draws well and
should receive a favorable trip. 5- Copper Coast A – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 6- Mclassic – Should not be
overlooked as a potential contender.
Race 15: 2- Western Captive – Looks to be the one that leads off the Late Double. 5- Allie’s Cruiser – Drops in class and looks to be tough
in here. 1- Albert A’ Scootin – Looks to be in the thick of the action from the rail. 7- Burton Blue Chip – Could garner a piece of the action.
Race 16: 2- Remember Then – Could be the one that captures tonight’s finale. 5- Majority Wins Two – Was a winner last time out and
could be tough again tonight. 3- Conquer The Chance – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 1- Heza Hotshot – Has as good
of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
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