From The “Ayers Above”

1 From The Ayers above . Northfield Track Announcer Ayers Ratliff's free handicapping tips are provided with every Northfield live program purchased! Due to our draw schedule, picks are made in advance and do not account for scratches or late driver changes. TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 21. Race 1: 5- Safe And Sound Appears to be facing a softer group than he has been and could trot home a winner at this level of competition to start the Daily Double. 4- Just Enuf Sass Has been drawing poorly; gets a better post tonight and looks to be a solid contender in here. 1- Uncle Leo Looks to be a solid player in here from the rail. 3- Bone A Fide Babe Looks to be a factor upon coming to Northfield. Race 2: 5- Infiniti AS Appears to be much faster than tonight's foes but must mind his manners to start this Pick 4. 1- Indiana Anamego- Should be a solid contender in here from the rail. 2- Fulton's Fury Draws well and should not be overlooked as a legitimate player in here. Race 3: 6- Silent Splendor Has four wins in a row and looks to keep the streak alive a run up the score to five straight.

2 4- Starlitblackdragon Made the ticket in all four of his most recent races and looks to be right there again tonight. 3- Rockmatic Draws into a decent spot and is one of several in here that could make this ticket. 1- Doublejacksandaces Could add value to the exotics in here from the rail. Race 4: 4- Lily's Swan Pond Draws into a race where several could win; this one gets a slight call over several in here to get the job done. 2- Starsaboveallerage Another that looks to have a big shot in here; must mind his manners to do so. 9- B Prayer Looks to be in the thick of the action and could make this ticket in here from the second tier. 7- Dont Front Me Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete this Superfecta. Race 5: 3- Bet On Jack Was a winner in his most recent effort and looks to have the ability to strike again tonight. 5- Blacktree Could do well in here at decent odds; has the ability to be prominently placed on this ticket with the right trip in here.

3 1- Authentic Hanover . Should not be overlooked as a solid contender in here from the rail. 4- Johnny Rockette Posted a successful qualifier and looks to be a solid player in his first start back. Race 6: 2- Son Of Sona Was a winner in two of his last three races; draws well and looks to be able to score again tonight to start this Pick 5. 6- Fort Commander Has the ability to be prominently placed on this ticket with a clean effort tonight. 1- Willy Mouse Draws the rail upon coming to Northfield and looks to be a solid player in here. Race 7: 5- Crime Fighter Made the ticket in three of his last four races; looks to be coming into form and could cross the line a winner this time around. 6- Bo Nanza Chip Looks to be decent odds in here and looks to be a solid contender if he minds his manners. 1- Fear- less Tom Looks to be a legitimate player in here from the rail if he minds his manners. 7- Compass Rose DC Returns to Cleveland and has as good of a shot as any in here to complete this Superfecta.

4 Race 8: 1- Irish Prince Draws the inside advantage and could use that advantage to be successful this time around to begin this 50 . (non-jackpot) Pick 6. 5- Spartacus Bluechip Made the ticket in his most recent effort and looks to be right there again tonight. 3- Gotit . Made the ticket in all three of his most recent starts and looks to be right there again. 9- Wiggleit Jim Could add value to the exotics from the second tier. Race 9: 2- Skyway Caliber Has consecutive victories and looks to be able to score a three-peat this time around. 1- Chasin' Dreams- . Draws the rail and is another that looks to have a big shot in here. 3- Next Woman Up Draws into a decent spot and looks to be in the thick of the action. 5- Stormont Park Posted a victory in his most recent race and should be a solid player again tonight. Race 10: 4- Roulette Blue Chip Looks to be dropping in class, moves to a hot barn and should be victorious upon traveling to Cleveland. 8- Ace On High Moves to the conditioned claiming ranks and could do well at this level despite starting from the far outside.

5 6- Fox Valley Kailey Could add value to this ticket. 1- Needingoffthegrid Draws the rail and has as good of a shot as any in here to complete this Superfecta. Race 11: 9- Stonebridge Gamble Posted a win in her most recent effort; could cross the wire again tonight to start this Pick 4. 4- Gonnawishonastar Another that looks to have a big shot in here. 1- Curlys Son Looks to be a solid player in here from the rail. Race 12: 6- Timeto Communicate Drops in class and looks to be victorious at this level of competition and cross the wire a winner. 1- Old Town Road Draws the rail and looks to have a big shot in here from the rail. 9- Rollnthejoe Made the ticket last time out and looks to be right there again tonight from the second tier. 5- Mcarter Looks to be in the thick of the action. Race 13: 10- So Wishfull Ferrari hands the lines to Davis and looks for some results to lead off this Late Double. 2- Riverdancing Diva- Draws well upon dropping in class and is another that looks to have a big shot in here.

6 4- My Jazz One of several in here that could make this ticket. 7- Seal Sniper Looks to be in the thick of the action despite the poor post draw. 8- Sweet Honey Has the ability to garner a minor share of this 20 Super High Five. Race 14: 1- Jet J Has been racing well and that trend looks to continue with a score again tonight from the rail to capture tonight's finale. 9- Marksman Hanover Looks to have a big shot in here from the second tier upon traveling to Northfield. 4- Dragon Purplechips . Looks to be in the thick of the action and is one of several in here that could make this ticket. 8- Highasakite Despite starting from the outside, this one has as good of a shot as any in here to complete this Superfecta.