by Ayers Ratliff, Northfield Park Publicity Department
Ayers Ratliff offers his picks for the $15,000 Pick-4 at Northfield Park on August 14, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.
Northfield Park Pick-4, Races 8-11, Tuesday, August 14, 2012
On Tuesday (August 14), Northfield Park is offering a $15,000 guaranteed total Pick-4 pool. Northfield Park’s Pick-4 starts in race eight and offers a 14 percent takeout rate (the lowest in harness racing).
$1 play: 126/136/349/29 = $54
Analysis:
Race 8: (1) Liveandinconcert has been drawing terribly; draws the rail tonight and tries to make the most of it. (2) LF Killowatt Time makes her second local start, draws better and could vastly improve. (6) Fox Valley Windy sees Melloy hand the lines to Noble and looks for results.
Race 9: (1) Lima Lucky draws the rail, attracts Dan Noble and looks to be the horse to beat. (3) Mom’s Looker faces better than he did last start but is coming off of an impressive win. (6) Yankee Coburn has as good of a shot as any to be on the ticket.
Race 10: (3) Joltfromtheblue could do well tonight if he minds his manners. (4) Foxy’s Desire has been on the ticket four straight weeks; looks to keep the streak alive. (9) Kollateral Damage drops in class, attracts Dan Noble and appears to be the horse to beat.
Race 11: (2) JD Three and the Melloy/Noble connection looks for a big night tonight. (9) Scootin Bay drops in class and should get a good trip from the second tier.