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.
SATURDAY EVENING, AUGUST 24
Race 1: 1- Northmedo Mission – Looks to be successful upon coming to Northfield. 5- Eternal Quest – Has two wins in a row and looks to be
tough again tonight. 8- Luminosity – Could make the ticket despite starting from the far outside. 6- Stick With Me Kid – Could add value to the
exotics.
Race 2: 1- Ocean Rock – Has three wins in a row and looks to keep that streak alive to start the Pick 5. 5- Isowantapetrock – Has the ability to be
right there at the wire. 4- Johnny Rockette – Made the ticket in five of her last six races and looks to be right there again tonight.
Race 3: 4- A Real Miracle – Just missed last time out; may not miss this time around. 7- Arthur Pendragon – Could do well in here despite the poor
post draw. 8- King Corona – Another “outsider” that could make the ticket in here. 1- Delray Dude – Looks to be a factor from the rail.
Race 4: 4- Fly Jesse Fly – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over several others to get the job done in here.
2- Outburst – Tough trotter always worthy of strong consideration. 8- Barn Girl – Cannot be overlooked despite the poor post draw. 7- She Nuit –
Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 5: 4- Kehmmywood – Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets the slight call over several others to get the job done in here.
2- Blue Spanx – Looks to be tough in here if he minds his manners. 5- Jojo’s Pet Rock – Should be fresh off a layoff and could make the ticket in
here. 1- Stay In Your Place – Looks to be a solid contender from the rail.
Race 6: 5- Crime Fighter – Competes in an evenly matched field; this one receives the slight nod over several others to trot home a winner.
3- Jurgen Hanover – Looks to be tough upon returning to Northfield. 1- Absolutely Certain – Looks to be a solid contender from the rail. 6- Pop
I – Could add value to the exotics.
Race 7: 7- Elver Hanover – In undefeated through four races and looks to keep that streak alive and start the Pick 4. 4- Stanford Court – Made the
ticket in three of his four career efforts and could be right there again tonight. 3- Mr Ds Rock – Another that looks to be right there on the ticket.
Race 8: 9- Yes – Was a beaten favorite last time out; could come through for his backers this time around. 8- Voyage To Paris – Could do well in
here despite starting from the far outside. 6- Moolah Begonia – Drops in class and looks to be a factor in here. 4- Bowdie De Vie – Looks to be in the
thick of the action.
Race 9: 8- Southwind Amazon – Has 80 career wins; could post #81 tonight to begin the 20¢ Northfield Single Six. 1- Stride Of Pride – Looks to
have a big shot from the rail. 2- Journeyman – Made the ticket last time out and looks to be right there again tonight.
Race 10: 1- Bourbans Best – Draws the inside advantage and could use that advantage to be successful in here. 3- Its A Good Thing – One of
several that could do well in here. 4- Hot Shot Hill – Made the ticket last time out and could be right there again tonight. 7- Flashy Trick – Has as
good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
Race 11: 4- Gray Dragon – Has been second in both of her most recent races; could step up to score tonight and start the Pick 4. 2- Opportune
Hanover – Finished second last time out and looks to be right there again tonight. 6- Big Bretta – One of several in here that could make the ticket.
Race 12: 1- Bella’s Punkett – Looks to trot home a winner if he minds his manners. 6- Next Woman Up – Has the ability to be prominently placed
on this ticket. 9- Driving Miss Sadie – Should get a good trip from the second tier. 4- Justice Reigns – Looks to be in the thick of the action.
Race 13: 4- Love Tap Hanover – Was a winner last time out and could strike again tonight. 5- Make A Statement A – Drops in class and is another
that looks to have a big shot in here. 9- RHP – Looks to be in the thick of the action from the second tier. 2- Anoche – Should not be overlooked as a
factor in here. 7- Modern Gesture – Could garner a minor share of the 20¢ Super High Five.
Race 14: 1- Smart Flight – Just missed last time out; may not miss tonight. 3- Get The Cash – Drops in class and looks to be tough in here.
4- Dreamsteeler – Looks to be in the mix. 2- Buddy Hally – Draws well and could be a factor.
Race 15: 8- Night Pro – Looks to be that one that leads off the Late Double. 1- Rycroft N – Looks to be tough from the rail. 2- Supreme Mach N –
Draws well and looks to make the ticket. 6- Beauty Desires – Could add value to the exotics.
Race 16: 4- Norm At Work – Could be the one that captures tonight’s finale. 6- Lexington Avenue – Could do well in here at decent odds. 1- Hell
On Wheels – Should be a factor from the rail. 2- Hollyrock Heyden – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete the Superfecta.
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