by Ayers Ratliff, Northfield Park Publicity Department
Ayers Ratliff offers his picks for the $10,000 Pick-4 at Northfield Park on Dec. 3, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.
Northfield Park Pick-4, Races 8-11, Monday, Dec. 3, 2012
On Monday (Dec. 3), 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: 45/5/467/39 = $12
Analysis:
Race 8: (4) Lucky Ivan makes his second local start, finished second last time and has every reason to improve. (5) Fionas Finale looks to be a solid contender at this level of competition and should be solid again tonight.
Race 9: (5) Art’s Shadow faces much easier than he has been facing and looks to beat these.
Race 10: (4) Court Of Appeals draws into a race where several could win; this is one of several who could get the job done. (6) Kickstand has been facing tougher and could do very well against these. (7) American Bandita has been racing very well and looks to do well again.
Race 11: (3) Yankee Coburn was the runner-up to number nine in his most recent effort; could turn the tables on him tonight. (9) Monsieur De Vie has rounded back into solid form and looks to do well again tonight.