by Ayers Ratliff, Northfield Park Publicity Department

Ayers Ratliff offers his picks for the $10,000 Pick-4 at Northfield Park on July 20, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.

Northfield Park Pick-4, races 8-11, Saturday, July 20, 2013

On Saturday (July 20), Northfield Park will be offering a $10,000 guaranteed pool in the Pick-4. The Pick-4 has a reduced takeout rate of just 14 percent and starts in the eighth race.

$1 play: 78/123/139/12 = $36

Analysis:

Race 8: (7) Lyons Josephjnr is a another Burke entry with a huge shot to win. (8) Lonesome Attack just posted a 1:51 win at The Meadows and could do well here despite starting from the outside.

Race 9: (1) Lite Me Up drops in class, draws the rail and looks to be able to get the job done. (2) Bookie Farout appears to be one of three that could take this one. (3) Corporate Sharrrk has two wins in a row and has a big shot again tonight.

Race 10: (1) Feelin Lika Winner draws the inside advantage and that advantage may be key to doing well in here. (3) That Friskie Feelin has a lot of early speed and position means everything on a half, especially in a 10-horse field. (9) Retrieve Forever should get a good trip from the second tier.

Race 11: (1) Aracache Hanover looks to be on the front or in the pocket and will try for a minor upset. (2) Foiled Again is the richest pacer in harness racing history and could be the third horse to ever win the Battle of Lake Erie three times.