Ratliff’s Picks: Oct. 30 Nfld
October 30, 2012,by Ayers Ratliff, Northfield Park Publicity Department
Ayers Ratliff offers his picks for the $10,000 Pick-4 at Northfield Park on Oct. 30, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.
Northfield Park Pick-4, Races 8-11, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012
On Tuesday, Oct. 30, 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 (the lowest in harness racing) and starts in the eighth race.
$1 play: 29/34/2/15 = $8
Analysis:
Race 8: (2) Dynomite Sam looks to make his Cleveland debut a winning one. (9) Mineral Man may be coming into good form and looks to do well again.
Race 9: (3) Rap’s Legacy makes his second local start, retains Merriman in the bike and has every reason to improve. (4) Rain could be this field’s Frankenstorm.
Race 10: (2) Comon Big Money looks to go gate-to-wire; this field looks to be at his mercy.
Race 11: (1) Eight O’clock Rock looks to be well rested and could be prominently placed on the ticket. (5) Nowerland Coldcash appears to be in good form and looks to get the job done in here.