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, NOVEMBER 29

Race 1: 2- Admiral Time – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to take tonight’s opener. 1- Lex Lugar – Looks to be tough in here if he minds his manners. 5- Tidewater Teddy – Could be a factor with a clean effort. 3- Bo Knows To Win – Should get a good trip from the inside.

Race 2: 5- Big Bro – Qualified well without the trotting hopple last week, should get a good trip tonight. 2- Check My SpeedThird racing foal of a mother who had two of her three foals have successful beginnings. 9- Latte Jo – Made a break in her last start, looks for a better trip tonight. 7- Fly’n Ellie – Could add value from the outside.

Race 3: 2- Major Count – Has been an absolute virtue of consistency as of late and he looks to continue that form. 4- Swan On The Bank – Has been close in his last two starts and just missed in both of them, expect better here. 1- Full Of Pride – Got an extremely tough trip from post seven last out, throw that race out and try again.

Race 4: 4- CJ’S Sweet Racer – Did not get the best of trips last time out and should have more luck from mid-pack. 1- Money Guns Lawyers – Another with a big shot in here. 7- Teahouse Hall – Could make the ticket despite starting from the outside. 3- Branded Gun – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 4- Tymal Bling – Got brutally roughed up in her last trip and still managed to only miss by 1 1/2, definitely worth a play. 3- Son Ofa Spur – Has the ability to be prominently placed on this ticket. 2- Mister Oliver – Should get a good trip from the inside. 1- Uncle Dan – Could garner a minor share in here.

Race 6: 2- John L – Won his most recent effort and could strike again tonight. 9- Rug-B – Could step up and race well tonight. 7- Mr Bankrupt – Looks to be in the thick of the action from an outside post, adds Lasix for the first time tonight. 1- Why Not Dream – Could be in the thick of the action from a game post towards the inside.

Race 7: 4- J-S For Justice – Throw out the last start where he made a break, gets a good post and could strike at a price. 3- Jesse’s Secret – Faces a little tougher off a game effort last out. 1- White Earnie – Should not be overlooked as a potential competitor in here. 2- Henpecked – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 8: 6- Captain Rhett – Had won three straight before getting beat from post eight last out, expect him to return to winning form. 9- Silver Spir – Looking to improve off a tough, but game effort last out. 2- Velocity U Bet – Could add value to the ticket.

Race 9: 2- Whole Lotta Nasty – Went to the lead and just got caught against these last out, looking for another big trip from the inside. 3- Vicious Lies – Another that looks to be tough in here. 1- Sand Royal Blu – Draws the rail tonight off two tough efforts from the outside. 5- Parnell– Looks to be a factor in here.

Race 10: 2- Senator Charlie – Gets a good draw this week and has been extremely consistent as of late. 1- Deseronto – Was put in a tough spot last week and still managed to finish a strong fourth, expect more from the rail. 5- Rock Of Luck – Should get a good trip from mid-pack. 4- Librado Hanover – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 11: 1- Shooby Said – A new shooter coming in from Plainridge, if he handles the half well he could be tough at a price 4- Bettor’s Choice – Moves up in class after two decent efforts at Dayton and could be a contender. 5- Power Rock – Looks to be tough in here if he minds his manners. 9- Zebs Cam Bo – Could garner a minor share from the second tier.

Race 12: 1- Carbon Footprint – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to get the job done. 6- Muscle On Broadway – Another that has a big shot in here. 3- Cerveza Dinero – Could add value to the ticket. 7- Vacation Day – Looks to be in the thick of the action.

Race 13: 5- Pace Seelster – Has been very consistent with a big ability to show speed against this group, expect more of the same tonight. 1- Peck Blue Chip – Draws well towards the inside and if he gets a better trip than last week he could strike. 9- Firm It Up – Should not be overlooked as a potential competitor in here. 3- Elocutionist – Looks to be in the thick of the action. 4- SB On My Honor – Could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.

Race 14: 5- Outlawpocketrocket– Didn’t get the best of trips last out and is look to improve off of that effort, Santantonio hands Merriman the lines. 4- Who’s Your Maddy – Could be tough from mid-pack. 3- Absolutbrut – Could add value to the ticket being a new shooter coming from Rosecroft. 6- Bold Decision – Another that could add value in here.

Race 15: 2- Panache – Should get a much better trip tonight with an inside draw after two tough efforts from post eight. 1- Western Legs – Could add value to the ticket. 4- Walela– Expect her first trip to Northfield to be pretty successful. 6- Alisha’s Big Star – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.