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, SEPTEMBER 9

Race 1: 1- Flashy Trick – Was a winner two starts back and could strike again tonight. 4- Just Plain Luck – Has been second in both of his most recent races and could be the runner-up again tonight. 8- Americhi – Could make the ticket despite starting from the far outside. 6- Barrys Shelby – Should not be overlooked as a contender in here.

Race 2: 1- Justice Reigns – Draws the rail and could start the Pick 5. 6- Iron Mine Johnny – Looks to be tough in here if he minds his manners. 3- Graceful Jarmbro – Made the ticket two starts back and looks to be right there again tonight.

Race 3: 4- Virgin Gold – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over several others to get the job done in here. 3- Mcthirsty – Drops in class and looks to have a shot in here. 1- Out Wit – Could make the ticket from the rail. 9- Caribbean Beach – Looks to be in the thick of the action from the second tier.

Race 4: 3- Sheer Flex – Posted a successful qualifier and could strike again tonight. 2- Romeo – Draws well and looks to be tough in here. 4- Dominus Hanover – One of several in here that could make the ticket. 8- Smart Flight – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 5: 4- Whitman Spur – Has the ability to win in here if he minds his manners. 2- Just Friends – Has the ability to be prominently placed on this ticket. 1- Sheldon – Looks to be in the thick of the action from the rail. 6- Culinary Delight – Could add value to the exotics.

Race 6: 2- Dragon Sparks – Finished second last time out; could step up and get the job done this time around. 5- Mcschnell – Another that looks to have a big shot in here. 3- Yankee Captain – Could add some value to the ticket. 7- Big Bad Panda – Looks to grab a piece of the action despite the poor post draw.

Race 7: 5- Kandy Sweet – Faces easier tonight and looks to trot home a winner to start the Pick 4. 3- Pearls N Coins – Could do well upon returning to Northfield. 6- Urs Ifu Want It – Made the ticket in three of his last four races and looks to be right there again tonight.

Race 8: 5- Modern Gesture – Drops in class and looks to pace home a winner. 1- Dew N Doughnuts – Looks to be tough from the rail. 2- Mr Three Quarters – Was a winner last time out and could do well again despite facing tougher. 7- Lodi Machette Man – Could add value to the exotics.

Race 9: 5- Toothofthedragon – Just missed last time out; may not miss this time around. 1- Crosscut – Looks to be tough from the rail. 8- Causway – Could make the ticket despite starting from the far outside.

Race 10: 5- Brian J – Drops in class and looks to pace home a winner. 7- Jet Airliner – Looks to be tough upon returning to the Flying Turns. 1- Mcfly – Looks to make the ticket from the rail. 6- Jed Kidd Squaking – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

Race 11: 4- Max Deal – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over several others to get the job done in here. 5- Doug’s Jaxx – Another that looks to have a big shot in here. 7- Golden Isles – Looks to make the ticket despite the poor post draw. 6- Woody Woodpecker – Should not be overlooked as a solid contender in here.

Race 12: 2- Evan Hanover – Moves barns and going to the Rhoades barn has been a winning move for many. 3- Stirling Boudica – Finished second last time out and looks to be right there again tonight. 1- Hooray For Willie – Looks to make the ticket from the rail. 6- Here’s Jolene – Could add value to the exotics.

Race 13: 6- Arrhythmic Surge – Was a winner last time out and looks to strike again tonight. 9- Thrasher – Should be tough from the second tier. 7- Crookshanks – Could make the ticket despite the poor post draw. 1- Nets Of Passion – Looks to be in the thick of the action. 4- Heerz Socked Up – Could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.

Race 14: 3- Delray Dude – Drops in class and looks to be the one that leads off the Late Double. 6- Cronos – Finished second in two of his last three races and could be the runner-up again tonight. 1- Dancin Fever – Has two wins in a row and looks to be tough again. 2- Mcwiz – Draws well and could grab a piece of the action.

Race 15: 1- Hillbilly Hanover – Just missed last time; may not miss this time around to capture the finale. 3- Bouncing Bro – Could do well in here at decent odds. 9- If You Want Fire – Looks to make the ticket from the second tier. 8- Lots To Live For – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.

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