Friday Picks to benefit the Red Cross and Haitian Relief

Northfield Picks from “The Giss,” Keith Gisser


Friday, January 22, 2009

Publicity Director Keith Gisser’s free handicapping tips are provided with every Northfield live program purchased ands on this blog! Until February 20, The Giss is betting his picks, with the net win going to the American Red Cross for Haitian relief. Follow his picks and how much he has won, along with all the details on this blog or on Northfield's Facebook page.

(LIke how I spoke inthe thrid person, there? I see some value. Good luck)

Race 1: 6 Cimarron Strip- Gets class relief & E.D. off decent qualifier; 1 Ellen’s Jackpot- Gets the rail and drops below level of last win; 4 Simply Don’t- Drops to the level of her last win.

Race 2: 3 Miss Debron- Has been improving and may break through here; 4 Mary My King- Fresh set of hands angle here; 6 Susanna Coe- Would top my ticket if not for the sick scratch.

Race 3: 1 Coluptuous- Beat the bottom & then a good effort 1st time J.D.; 4 Friendly Kathy- Not as good at this level as $600L5; 3 Youcanbankonit- Just a hunch with Lanny as catch-driver.

Race 4: 2 Fantastic Fran- Very consistent and gets the best draw of the main players; 5 Game Portia- Will she be as sharp with trainer driving? 4 Smileifyoucam- Also racing very well, but in tough; 1 Jimi’s Little Wing- Different horse when she can get the front, she should from here.

Race 5: 3 River Chance- May race better here with nose on the gate; 4 Anything But Plain- Not sure if Lasix has helped, this post should; 9 No Ordinary Smile- Interesting qualifier, a chance.

Race 6: 7 Bette Lavec- Super sharp and should not Stahl here; 1 Tori’s Angel- A factor from the rail, despite current form; 5 Ritzy Rip- Very competitive with this tag, don’t discount.

Race 7: 1 Precious Lass- Should be Sugg-cessful after a needed tightener and with the rail; 2 Alluring Bunny- Has appeared Short in last several starts; 5 Clarksville Jazz- Does work and may get up with E.D. here; 4 Autmn’s Katy K- She is an improving filly, no Kidding.

Race 8: 2 Jeannie’s Luck- Should be forward early and may hang on; 6 Knight Toy- Another chance after a trip that didn’t work out; 3 Honey Creek Abby- Needs the right fractions and trip.

Race 9: 9 Beauty’s Life- Gets decent results, but finishes aren’t that strong; 2 Little Lu Lu- Moves up, is very sharp; 7 Polo Aub- Has leveled lately, but would top the ticket with better draw.

Race 10: 9 Drop Of Nutmeg- 1st time Aaron gets her home, despite the 2nd tier; 5 Blu Meadow Tara- Another chance after one soft effort; 2 Bullys Joni- Stahl chose to 8, so we get a 1st time Charlino angle; 8 Lanes Chatty Girl- Can compete, but may suffer road trouble from snowman.

Race 11: 6 Towner’s Big Sadie- Was facing better before the sickness, but worth a shot if the number’s right (4, 5-1?); 2 She’s All Country- Moves up, but is moving forward for Stahl; 5 Cora’s Grace- Barn-change, lame scratch, missed start. Will questions may be answered tonight.

Race 12: 7 Redmeansgo- Does lose sometimes, but I’ll pick her until she does again, sharp; 5 I Am Samsational- Big motor when she fires; 6 Miss Big Time- May be in too tough, a chance.

Race 13: 1 Sweetie Sue Cam- Big time class relief and has shown effort against better; 9 Up Front Lady Gray- Rebounding a bit; 4 Lalique Lady- Improving & could add some trifecta value.

Race 14: 3 Doni’s Bunny- Starting to race like her old lady; gets better each local start; 2 Shelby’s Muneymaker- Nothing bad, just picked the other way; 4 Raider Time- Seems to race best with Aaron, like that’s news; 5 Blueridge Flirting- Always competes; may be better than 4th.