by Ayers Ratliff, Northfield Park Publicity Department
Ayers Ratliff offers his picks for the $10,000 Pick-4 at Northfield Park on Oct. 2, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.
Northfield Park Pick-4, Races 8-11, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012
On Tuesday (Oct. 2), Northfield Park is offering a $10,000 guaranteed Pick-4 pool. Northfield Park’s Pick-4 starts in race eight and offers a 14 percent takeout rate (the lowest in harness racing).
$1 play: 23/4/127/129 = $18
Analysis:
Race 8: (2) AJ Cress could do well in his return to Cleveland. (3) Gina Marie P draws into a race where several could win; this one has as good of a chance as any.
Race 9: (4) Farmer Jones has some issues, took a break, has a strong qualifier and could return to his winning ways.
Race 10: (1) Ridge Park did well last time from post seven; draws the rail tonight and could be the winner. (2) Reverse The Curse strongly figures in here if he brings his “A” game. (7) Gordie How has the ability to do well in here but is surrounded by many questions on how he may perform.
Race 11: (1) CJ’s Victory draws the inside advantage and that advantage may be key to doing well tonight. (2) Lucca’s Revenge came up short last time out; could last tonight. (9) Abby just won last time and tries to strike again tonight.