by Ayers Ratliff, Northfield Park Publicity Department
Ayres Ratliff offers his picks for the $10,000 Pick-4 at Northfield Park on Nov. 15, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program. Northfield Park Pick-4, Races 8-11, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011 On Tuesday (Nov. 15), Northfield Park will again offer a $10,000 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: 38/39/519/249 = $36 Analysis: Race 8: (3) Lady’s Lucky Sign looked like a different horse in his last race; could win again if he maintains his new form. (8) With Anticipation. Same story as #3; but that one starts from a batter post position. Race 9: (3) One Day Wonder drops in class to the level of her last win. (9) Awsome Andrea shows facing much better competition but is in suspect form. Race 10: (1) Bella Deona draws the rail in her Northfield debut and looks to be a major factor. (5) SJ’s Patriot is a six-time winner this year and faces easier than he has faced in quite a while. (9) Docdor Harvey has been showing recent signs of improvement and Noble helps the cause. Race 11: (2) Alhambra Bokay gets a slight call over many others; this is a wide-open affair. (4) Parking Place. Indiana invader is a major threat. (9) Touch Of Ty showed signs of improvement last week; retains Noble in the sulky.