by Ayers Ratliff, Northfield Park Publicity Department
Ayers Ratliff offers his picks for the $7,500 Pick-5 at Northfield Park on August 31, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.
Northfield Park Pick-5, Races 3-7, Friday, August 31, 2012
On Friday (August 31), Northfield Park is offering a $7,500 guaranteed total Pick-5 pool which includes a carryover of $1,408.87. Northfield Park’s Pick-5 starts in race three and offers a 14 percent takeout rate (the lowest in harness racing).
$1 play: 15/23/346/1/4 = $12
Analysis:
Race 3: (1) Trainer Dunn just won an OSS in her most recent effort; could repeat tonight. (5) Tiffany’s Victory looks to be one of the major players in here.
Race 4: (2) Towner’s Greatlady was a convincing winner last time against lesser; could score in here, too. (3) Panna Nicole returns from the ultra-tough Scioto Downs; she has done well here in the past.
Race 5: (3) Roll The Di draws into a race where many could win; could get the slight call over the competition. (4) Glacier Girl could do well in her return to Cleveland. (6) Hula Lu has been on the ticket six straight times; does not look to break the streak tonight.
Race 6: (1) Skyworth comes off of an impressive win at Scioto Downs and looks to win again in Cleveland.
Race 7: (4) TT’s Little Lass drops in class and looks to score a victory.