by Ayers Ratliff, Northfield Park Publicity Department
Ayers Ratliff offers his picks for the $7,500 Pick-5 at Northfield Park on May 18, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.
Northfield Park Pick-5, Races 3-7, Friday, May 18, 2012
On Friday, May 18, Northfield Park is offering a $7,500 guaranteed total Pick-5 pool which includes a carryover of $2,052.91. Northfield Park’s Pick-5 starts in race three and offers a 14 percent takeout rate (the lowest in harness racing).
$1 play: 79/1/34/123/124 = $36
Analysis:
Race 3: (7) Lady Rev does not draw well again tonight but does have the ability to edge out the competition. (9) B Delightfull looks to be rounding into better from and should get a good trip from the second tier.
Race 4: (1) What A Rose just won this class from the rail; draws the rail again and looks for a repeat.
Race 5: (3) Halter Top Hanover lands in a race where most could win; gets the slight call over her competition. (4) Sa De Me Lady looks to be coming into better form and could hit the ticket again.
Race 6: (1) Blue Time Ice Lady has the inside advantage and that advantage could be key to doing well in here. (2) Getherdone Sue drops in class and looks to be able to get the job done. (3) CG’s Lady leaves New York and comes to Ohio where she should find the competition more to her liking.
Race 7: (1) Nukes Fortunateson has the inside advantage and that advantage could be key to doing well in here. (2) Tin Star. This 9-year-old looks to be feeling better than he ever has before and has a shot to do well again. (4) Armbros Revenge A leaves PA and comes to Ohio where he should find the competition more to his liking.