by Keith Gisser

Keith Gisser offers his picks for the $10,000 Pick-4 at Northfield Park on July 20, part of the USTA Strategic Wagering program.

Northfield Park Pick-4, Races 8-11, Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Monday, we played a split ticket with four $12 plays and hit the 1/1/6/2 Pick-4 for $1, yielding $600.50. A couple close photos and we easily could have had it for another buck or two, but I am not complaining. A total of $14,744 was bet into the pool.

There is a $10K guaranteed Pick-4 with a 14 percent takeout on races 8-11 Wednesday.

$1 play: 12345/3/257/26 =$30
$1 play: 12345/236/5/2 = $15

Analysis:

Race 8: A wide open affair. ’nuff said.

Race 9: If (3)Tieler Bea Hotspur races back to 7/13, this one is over. But (2) Doowrah’s Deal and (6) Jeremy’s Chaser are stalkers who can pick up the pieces if he falters, and they add value.

Race 10: (5) Lucca’s Revenge has changed barns after each of his last two starts. (2) Llc has been sharp versus lesser and Greeno brings in (7) Blueridge Tornado. He usually ships ’em ready.

Race 11: Very tempted to single (2) Samcin, but (6) JL Nate The Great is just as fast, but against lesser. He can’t be dismissed.