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.

MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 23

Race 1: 2- Dominus Hanover – Has been second two starts in a row; could strike tonight to start the Daily Double. 5- Chapter And Ruth – Finished
second two starts back and could be the runner-up again tonight. 1- TC’s Happy Times – Looks to be a solid contender from the rail. 8- Chestnut
Schofield- Could grab a piece of the action despite starting from the far outside.

Race 2: 6- Mt Adams – Made the ticket in two of his last three races; could step-up and lead the ticket this time around to start the Pick 5. 8- Lexington
Avenue – Could do well in here despite starting from the far outside. 1- Tebow Time – Looks to be in the thick of the action from the rail.

Race 3: 3- Headsaregonna Turn – Won his most recent effort and could strike again tonight. 5- Glidinthruparadise – Looks to be tough in here if she
minds her manners. 8- Crime Fighter – Could make the ticket despite starting from the far outside. 1- Cowboy Country – Looks to be in the thick of the
action from the rail.

Race 4: 1- Yankee Osborne – Looks to roll home a winner from the rail if he stays pacing. 2- Blooming Genius – Was a winner two starts back and could
do well again tonight. 9- Lots Of Lovin – Looks to be able to make the ticket from the second tier. 6- In Commando – Has as good of a shot as any in here
to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 2- Cumberland Gap – Trotted home a winner last time out and could strike again this time around. 3- Seal Sniper – Drops a bit in class and looks
to be a solid contender in here. 8- Mighty Nicky – Could make the ticket despite starting from the far outside. 7- Ripped Up – Looks to be in the thick of
the action despite the poor post draw.

Race 6: 2- ER Room – Draws well and could score tonight with the right trip. 9- Skyway Willie – Drops in class and looks to do well from the second tier.
8- Hunchie – Could make the ticket despite starting from the far outside. 1- Dante Ivy – Cannot be overlooked as a solid contender in here from the rail.

Race 7: 1- Moolah Begonia – Should be fresh off a layoff and could score in her first start back to start the Pick 4. 5- Spirit Bell – Has been racing well and
that trend looks to continue. 4- Voss Volo – One of several in here that could make the ticket.

Race 8: 2- Lancaster Park – Was successful last time out and looks to pace home a winner again tonight. 5- Just Bookem – Has the ability to be
prominently placed on this ticket. 4- Star Of Terror – Made the ticket in all three of his most recent races and looks to be right there again tonight.
6- Myell’s Rockstar – Could add value to the exotics.

Race 9: 2- Trixie’s Jethro – Draws well and looks to start tonight’s 20¢ Northfield Single Six with the right trip. 4- Swan Leader – Won this last class time
out and could be right there again tonight. 1- Bend In The River – Could make the ticket from the rail.

Race 10: 5- RJP – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over several others in here to get the job done. 9- The Wayfaring
Man – Another that looks to have a big shot in here. 8- Vague Traces – Won last start in 1:50.4; faces tougher foes tonight and starts from the far outside.
1- Ogradys First Man – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 11: 4- Finish Line – Won last time out was disqualified; could score tonight and stick to start the Pick 4. 2- Bold Creation – Draws well and should
get a great trip in here. 6- Foundonabeach – Could add value to the exotics.

Race 12: 5- Between The Sheets – Won two of his last three races and could strike again tonight. 3- Splended Party – Was second last time out and could
be the runner-up tonight as well. 2- Norm At Work – Won his most recent effort and could be a strong contender again despite facing tougher. 1- Barley
Up- Looks to be in the thick of the action from the rail.

Race 13: 4- Derecho – Has three wins in a row and looks to keep the streak live to capture tonight final. 9- Rocken Camnation – Made the ticket in all four
of his most recent races and looks to be right there again tonight. 7- Hereittiz – Could add value to the ticket despite the poor post draw. 1- This Is My Song
– Looks to be in the thick of the action from the rail. 2- Sporty Spook A – Could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.

Race 14: 5- Mighty Master – Looks to be the one that leads off the Late Double. 2- SS Tys Aflyin – Draws well and could be right there at the wire.
4- Celebrity Pegasus – Could make the ticket if he minds his manners. 1- Pointblank Hanover – Has two wins in a row but faces tougher foes this time
around.

Race 15: 6- Chocolate Crackers – Drops in class and could be the one that captures tonight’s finale. 1- Southern Winds – Looks to be a solid contender
from the rail. 2- Drunkonaplane – Looks to be in the thick of the action upon coming to Northfield. 4- Copper Coast A – Has as good of a shot as any in
here to complete the Superfecta.

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