Ratliff’s Picks: Feb. 29 Nfld
February 29, 2012,by Ayers Ratliff, Northfield Park Publicity Department
Ayers Ratliff offers his picks for the $15,000 Pick-4 at Northfield Park on Feb. 29, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.
Northfield Park Pick-4, Races 8-11, Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012
On Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Northfield Park is again offering a $15,000 guaranteed total Pick-4 pool. Northfield Park’s Pick-4 starts in race eight and offers a 14 percent take-out rate (the lowest in harness racing).
$1 play: 49/246/137/13 = $36.00
Analysis:
Race 8: (4) Expensive Siren – Has been on the ticket four straight weeks; attempts to keep the streak alive. (9) Cole’s Image – Has been knocking at the door; looks to be able to open it tonight.
Race 9: (2) Captain Korki – Drops in class and could be heard from. (4) DW’s Judy – Has been racing well from outside-posts; could take it all from post-four. (6) Nate K – Raced very well despite last race’s trip; could do it again with better racing luck.
Race 10: (1) Blue Time Overdue – Has been rounding into better form and could be very dangerous from the pole. (3) Mr Dreamer – Has been on the ticket for two straight weeks; tries to make it three in a row tonight. (7) Ridge Park – Drops in class but does not start from the best post-position.
Race 11: (1) Dream Misty – Has the rail and could be heard from. (3) Sassy L Lynn – Dropped to this class last race and came home a winner; looks to be able to do it again.