by Ayers Ratliff, Northfield Park Publicity Department

Ayres Ratliff offers his picks for the $10,000 Pick-4 at Northfield Park on Nov. 30, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.

Northfield Park Pick-4, Races 8-11, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011

On Wednesday (Nov. 30), Northfield Park is again offering a $10,000 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: 17/19/149/236 = $36

Analysis:

Race 8: (1) With Anticipation looks to be a major player from the rail. (7) Beau Jet has been first and second in this class and has been drawing into tougher divisions than he faces tonight.

Race 9: (1) Three Sox Missing gets reunited with Noble and starts from the pole. (9) Pop Art K has not liked the turns since coming to Cleveland, but could do better with some equipment tweaks.

Race 10: (1) Run Tim Run looks to be in good form and has the inside advantage. (4) Lima Ritch may make the lead very easily and could hold on for a piece of the ticket. (9) Intrepid Orion was the winner the last time Noble was aboard; should get a good trip from the second tier.

Race 11: (2) American Pegasus has a legitimate shot to get the top prize if he minds his manners tonight. (3) MJ’s Be There comes to Cleveland showing credible lines at Lebanon from less than desirable posts. (6) Chip’s Dreamer has not missed the ticket yet this year and tonight should be no exception.