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, JANUARY 3

Race 1: 2- Stormont Dundas – Could be successful upon coming to Northfield. 4- At My Request – Was a winner last time out
and looks to be tough again tonight. 1- Queen Of Racing – Could make the ticket from the rail. 5- Everclear Hanover – Looks
to be in the thick of the action.
Race 2: 4- Blocking The Way – Made the ticket last time out; could step-up and get the job done this time around.
1- Herbinator – Could be tough from the rail. 5- Ralph R – Drops in class and could make the ticket. 8- Carolina Jacob –
Could be in the thick of the action despite starting from the far outside.
Race 3: 2- Uncle Dan – Has two wins in a row and could garner a three-peat this time around. 3- Timeless Utah – Looks to be
tough in here if he minds his manners. 1- Just Friends – Could make the ticket from the rail.
Race 4: 5- Painted Truth – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight. 2- John L – Made the ticket in both of his
most recent races and looks to be right there again tonight. 6- Western Legs – Could add some value to the ticket. 1- Paul’s
Just Playin – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 3- Obsessed Blue Chip – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight. 7- Big Bro – Has been racing very
well and looks to be right there again tonight. 2- Anastasia Gem – Should not be overlooked as a solid contender in here.
8- Dynamite Stick – Could add value to the exotics.
Race 6: 1- Instant Thrill – Could strike from the rail. 3- Sinners Prayer – Finished second in two of his last three races and
could be the runner-up again tonight. 2- Rock Of Luck – Won his most recent effort and looks to be tough again. 4- Alberta A’
Scootin – Drops in class and could be tough in here.
Race 7: 7- Sake – Was a winner two starts back and could strike again tonight. 6- Stressless – Could do well in here at decent
odds. 9- Latte Jo – Could make the ticket from the second tier. 8- Bella Rita – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete
the Superfecta.
Race 8: 9- Valiente Stride – Was a winner last time out and could strike again to start tonight’s Pick 4. 7- Slight Tough – Could
do well in here despite the poor post draw. 5- Odin Blue Chip – One of several in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 9: 2- Ferriswheel Junkie – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call in here to get the job
done. 6- Its A Horse – Another with a big shot in here. 4- Parnell – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 8- Crazy
Eyes – Could add some value to the exotics.
Race 10: 6- Velocity U Bet – Was a beaten favorite last time out; could prevail for his backers this time around. 1- Western
Churchill – Could be tough from the rail. 5- Bursting Blaze – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 7- Expert
Hanover – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 11: 5- Jimmy Rip – Tired in his most recent effort; could see things through this time around. 1- Shark Control – Could
be tough from the rail. 8- Chang Dynasty – Could add value to the ticket despite starting from the far outside. 7- Exotic
Mattjesty – Could add further value to the exotics.
Race 12: 4- Mayfair Kate – Made the ticket in all three of her most recent races; could step-up and lead that ticket this time
around. 1- Winbak Charles M – Looks to be tough upon coming to Northfield. 3- Carbon Footprint – Could add value to the
ticket. 7- Beauty Chip – Was a winner last time out but faces tougher foes this time around.
Race 13: 1- Mcport In A Storm – Looks to be successful from the rail. 2- Peck Blue Chip – Another that looks to have a big
shot in here. 3- Rockin Indy – Draws well and looks to be tough with the right trip. 5- Repeat Performance – Looks to be in the
thick of the action. 9- Gottatigerinmytank – Could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.
Race 14: 6- Photo Mass – Gets the top-call to lead off the Late Double. 7- Hupomone – Looks to be tough in here if he minds
his manners. 3- Major Matter – Made the ticket last time out and looks to be right there again tonight. 8- Were Gone – could
grab a share of the action despite starting from the far outside.
Race 15: 2- OK Galahad – Drops in class and looks to capture tonight’s finale. 3- SB On My Honor – Made the ticket in both
of his most recent races and looks to be right there again tonight. 7- Q Cobra Jet – Looks to be tough in here despite the poor
post draw. 1- Real Knock Out – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta

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