by Ayers Ratliff, Northfield Park Publicity Department

Ayers Ratliff offers his picks for the $10,000 Pick-4 at Northfield Park on April 15, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.

Northfield Park Pick-4, races 8-11, Monday, April 15, 2013

On Monday (April 15), Northfield Park will be offering a $10,000 guaranteed pool in the Pick-4. The Pick-4 has a reduced takeout rate of just 14 percent and starts in the eighth race.

$1 play: 45/236/14/14 = $24

Analysis:

Race 8: (4) Arianna Hall looks to do well in here if she minds her manners. (5) Sure Thing is a classy veteran that gets the slight call over tonight’s competition.

Race 9: (2) Rapid City draws into a very competitive field; one of several who could get the job done in here. (3) Putnampacingmachin received a brutal trip in his most recent effort; does well here with a good trip. (6) He’s The Bomb has the ability to make his presence felt tonight.

Race 10: (1) I Need A Drink draws the inside advantage and that advantage may be key to doing well tonight. (4) Battleship Kelly makes his second start off of a layoff and has every reason to improve.

Race 11: (1) EJ’s Pocket Rocket was the winner in his most recent start, draws the rail and could score a win tonight. (4) Can’t Slay Me looks to do well in his Cleveland debut.