by Ayers Ratliff, Northfield Park Publicity Department
Ayers Ratliff offers his picks for the $15,000 Pick-4 at Northfield Park on August 7, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.
Northfield Park Pick-4, Races 8-11, Tuesday, August 7, 2012
On Tuesday (August 7), 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: 69/356/2347/149 = $72
Analysis:
Race 8: (6) Norma’s Rose drops in class and could do very well. (9) Lima Lucky draws into a race where several could win; Noble could give this one the edge.
Race 9: (3) Lightening Red closed well last time and should be coming late again tonight. (5) Tom Girl raced well last time despite being parked-out; could win in here if she can save some ground. (6) Kickstand has showed promise in both of his lifetime starts; has every reason to improve.
Race 10: (2) Awsome Andrea returns to Cleveland where she posted her last win and looks to win again. (3) Send Cash looks to be coming into himself and should post another good effort. (4) Lucca’s Revenge posted five straight wins but has been faltering as of recent; could rebound at any time. (7) SJ’s Manawa Sam makes a first start for the Loney barn and that has been a real good thing recently.
Race 11: (1) Lucky Herb shows a very impressive qualifier and is one to watch in his season’s debut; could be anything. (4) Sky Strikes draws better tonight and should finish better too. (9) Captain Clutch should get a good trip from the second tier.