by Keith Gisser

Keith Gisser offers his picks for the $10,000 Pick 4 at Northfield Park on April 8, part of the USTA Strategic Wagering program.

Northfield Park Pick 4, Friday, April 8, 2011

The Play: 13/2367/457/26 = $48

Analysis:

Race 8: It is very tempting to single (1) Gadjet and double up my play later. But she doesn’t always fire, so use the (3) Co Line Hard Drive for security.

Race 9: (2) Ellie Deer and (3) Polo Aub have the fastest recent wins and Polo Aub will be crushed at the windows. (6) Red River Maiden is improving, but (7) A Fillie Namedfred really intrigues me — she won in her local debut and she may be better than the form shows.

Race 10: (7) I Love Being Right is a horse I will be playing flat if the odds are right, but the (4) On The Money, down in class, and the (5) Towner’s Great Lady, both fit well here and must be used with the top pick outside on what is expected to be a rainy night.

Race 11: (6) White Cheeks could easily be singled, but again I need some protection, so I will throw (2) Tt’s Little Lass on the ticket since she may trip out with this draw.

Editor’s Note: The views contained in this column are that of the author alone, and do not necessarily represent the opinions or views of the United States Trotting Association.