Northfield Track Announcer Ayers Ratliff’s free handicapping tips are provided exclusively for online IdaBet.com customers.  Please remember due to the draw schedule, picks are made in advance and do not account for scratches or late driver changes. Thanks for playing tonight on this 15 card race and don’t forget to play on IdaBet.com Wednesdays for our IdaMatch promotion and earn up to an additional $500 on select tracks.  Details here.

Good luck on this Monday evening and thanks for choosing IdaBet.com!

Race 1: 9- Rompaway Elvis – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to take tonight’s opener. 2- Herbie L – Looks to do well tonight if he can rebound from his most recent performance. 1- Anastasia Whinnie – Could do well from the rail. 4- Lucky Charm – Could be tough with a good trip.

Race 2: 5- R River Dell – Looks to be successful upon coming to Northfield. 1- Most Happy Dragon – Could be tough from the rail. 2- Keystone Rideau – Won two of his last three races and looks to be right there again tonight. 7- Idbegoodatthat – Could garner a minor share despite the poor post draw.

Race 3: 6- Fear The Football – Was placed the winner last start and could go to the winner’s circle again tonight. 2- Cabo – Made the ticket in both of her most recent efforts; looks to be right there again tonight. 3- Montana Skies – Looks to be a tough competitor in here.

Race 4: 8- Bettor’s Destiny – Could be victorious in here despite starting from the far outside. 1- Hoorei For Flash – Looks to be tough from the rail. 4- Beach Boy Toy – Finished second last time out and could be right there again tonight. 6- High And Tight – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 4- Mustodian – Finished second in both of his most recent races; could step up tonight and get the job done. 3- Wind And A Prayer – Drops in class and looks to be tough in here. 7- A Crown For Lindy – Could make the ticket despite the poor post draw. 2- Saint Simeon – Looks to be in the thick of the action.

Race 6: 2- He Rocks The Moon – Was the beaten favorite last time out but could step up and prevail for his backers this time around. 9- True To Mach – Looks to be tough from the second tier . 6- Deftones – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 3- Raiders Boy – Could add some value to the exotics.

Race 7: 1- Darron Hall – Drops in class and draws the rail; looks to be in the perfect spot to score. 6- Forever Royal – Won three of his last four starts and looks to be right there again tonight. 5- Team Zordin – Looks to be tough upon returning to Northfield. 9- Edit – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 8: 4- Forego The Cigar – Has been racing very well and that trend looks to continue. 7- Major Starlight – Has two wins in a row and could do well again tonight. 6- I’m The Pied Piper – One of several in here that could make the ticket.

Race 9: 6- Viewlander – Just missed last time out; may not miss tonight. 7- Parkhill Lancelot – Looks to be tough if he minds his manners. 9- Mary’s Darvin – Should get a good trip from the second tier. 8- Mythical Hall – Could be in the thick of the action despite starting from the far outside.

Race 10: 6- Classic Gent – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight. 3- Visible Gold – Could be tough upon coming to Northfield. 7- Alfredsson – Should be fresh off a layoff and could do well at first asking. 1- Ubetterubetterubet – Could be in the thick of the action from the rail.

Race 11: 2- J C Onthebeach – Drops in class and could be successful at this level of competition. 5- Giddy Up Blackfly – Has been the runner-up in both of his most recent races and could post a similar effort again tonight. 3- JK Patriot – Looks to be tough in here. 1- Ballistic Tip – Looks to be in the thick of the action from the rail.

Race 12: 7- Can He Go – Looks to be victorious upon coming to Northfield. 5- Twin B Stingray – Another newcomer that looks to be tough. 3- Art Degree – Could garner a minor share in here. 1- Smarter Yet – Could be tough from the rail.

Race 13: 3- Lyons Meandragon – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over the others to get the job done. 2- Just Crowned – Draws well and looks to be tough in here. 9- Action Metro Max – Should get a good trip from the rail. 8- Glory Beach – Could be in the thick of the action despite starting from the far outside. 7- Mechanical Art – Could garner a minor share of this 20¢ Super High Five.

Race 14: 6- All Powerful – Drops in class and gets the top-call to lead off the Late Double. 3- Abs Rayno Hall – Another with a big shot in here. 4- Dontu Get Lonely – Made the ticket in four of his last five races and could be right there again tonight. 7- Tulfra – Could add some value to the exotics.

Race 15: 6- PL Dragon – Makes his second start off a layoff and has reason to improve. 4- Click Boom – Has the ability to be prominently placed on this ticket. 1- Joltfromtheblue – Could do well from the rail. 2- Allamerican Fargo – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Sueprfecta.