by Keith Gisser

Keith Gisser offers his picks for the $10,000 Pick-4 at Northfield Park on May 23, part of the USTA Strategic Wagering program.

Northfield Park Pick 4, Races 8-11, Monday, May 23, 2011

My comments came back to crush me Wednesday night as the last horse I dropped won in the first leg (where I said I wished I could go deeper) and then hit the last three. Ouch.

Analysis:

Race 8: (5) Red White And Crue is the key. He was scratched sick after one of the fastest miles of the year at Northfield. In tough, probably needs a start, but can’t leave off.

Race 9: This is a screwy morning line, but (2) At Daybreak looks best to me in a wide-open race. (1) Alakazam Mike nearly surprised last week and (6) Artistic Dreamer figures despite a less than optimal draw.

Race 10: I love (4) Sharp Shuttle, but the soft effort at Scioto forces me to use (1) Stand N Shout as well. He will be forward early in case the choice falters.

Race 11: Looks to be a two-horse race, but (3) Forever Friendly gets Noble back and bids for three in a row, but (1) Dm Fatboy Slim is also sharp.