Ratliff’s Picks: Feb. 15 Nfld
February 15, 2012,by Ayers Ratliff, Northfield Park Publicity Department
Ayers Ratliff offers his picks for the $15,000 Pick-4 at Northfield Park on Feb. 15, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.
Northfield Park Pick-4, Races 8-11, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012
On Wednesday (Feb. 15), Northfield Park is again offering a $15,000 guaranteed Pick-4 pool. Northfield Park’s Pick-4 starts in race eight and offers a 14 percent takeout rate (the lowest in harness racing).
$1 play: 124/4/19/12 = $12
Analysis:
Race 8: (1) Gina Marie P should be able to get to the front or sit the pocket; tonight’s trip looks to be a favorable one. (2) DM Fatboy Slim leaves claimers and enters the condition ranks; this has been a winning move for many. (4) Our Stormy Flight has as good of a shot as any to be on the ticket.
Race 9: (4) Buck I Time looks to be very sharp and should be able to handle the jump in class.
Race 10: (1) MM’s Shocking Guy drops back down to the level of his last win and draws the rail to boot. (9) Bay Shark appears to be in good form and should get a good trip starting behind #1.
Race 11: (1) Triple G trotted to a career best of 1:57.2 in his last start and will win again if he repeats that effort. (2) Sharp Action moves to Ohio from Pennsylvania and should find Ohio’s competition more to his liking.