by Ayers Ratliff, Northfield Park Publicity Department
Ayers Ratliff offers his picks for the $15,000 Pick-4 at Northfield Park on August 27, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.
Northfield Park Pick-4, Races 8-11, Monday, August 27, 2012
On Monday (August 27), Northfield Park will be offering a $15,000 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: 4/15/29/129 = $12
Analysis:
Race 8: (4) Ziva’s Jet returns from The Meadows and looks to be returning a winner.
Race 9: (1) Playitagainstan looks to be rounding into good form and draws the rail to boot. (5) Pan Of The Lost sees Melloy hand the lines to Merriman and looks for results.
Race 10: (2) Lotto Ticket was on a winning streak before leaving for Kentucky; returns to Ohio and looks to return a winner. (9) Formula T should get a good trip from the second tier.
Race 11: (1) Tooter Lane had all sorts of pace last start but was in a lot of road trouble; can win here with clear sailing. (2) Fueled N Waiting will be rallying late. (9) Jeremy’s Chaser should get a good trip from the second tier.