by Ayers Ratliff, Northfield Park Publicity Department
Ayers Ratliff offers his picks for the $15,000 Pick-4 at Northfield Park on April 23, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.
Northfield Park Pick-4, Races 8-11, Monday, April 23, 2012
On Monday, April 23, 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: 137/128/124/19 = $54
Analysis:
Race 8: (1) Where U At was a winner of this class last start but may be finding himself in with tougher customers tonight. (3) Wait For It was a five-time winner last year and may find win number one of this year. (7) Airie Feelin had a successful freshman campaign and looks to start her sophomore campaign off on a solid foot.
Race 9: (1) High Gear Speed looks to be solid at this level of competition and should be solid from the pole. (2) Filou Dream found himself in road trouble in his last race and could win here with clear sailing. (8) Royal Cat sees Mullet hands the lines to Merriman and hopes for the best.
Race 10: (1) Racy Matt looks to have rounded into good form and should be able to do well again tonight. (2) Blueridge Tooquick showed new signs of life in his last race; will do well again if he maintains his improved form. (4) Allcanadian Rebel has not missed the ticket since dropping to this class; tries to be there again.
Race 11: (1) Expensive Siren has won two in a row at this level of competition; looks to three-peat here. (9) Virtual Sarah has not missed the ticket since arriving in Cleveland; should be there again.