by Ayers Ratliff, Northfield Park Publicity Department

Ayers Ratliff offers his picks for the $15,000 Pick-4 at Northfield Park on August 21, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.

Northfield Park Pick-4, Races 8-11, Tuesday, August 21, 2012

On Tuesday (August 21), 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: 27/125/3/123 = $18

Analysis:

Race 8: (2) Darting Larkin lands in an evenly matched field; this one has as good of a shot as any to win. (7) Allamerican Dora has back- to-back on the board finishes and looks to be a major factor again tonight.

Race 9: (1) Lightening Red should not be overlooked to be on the ticket. (2) Jate Shamel makes a second start and has every reason to improve. (5) Bruisers Jet looks to be one of the major players in here.

Race 10: (3) Brother Nick drops in class and looks to get the job done.

Race 11: (1) Promiscuous draws the inside advantage and that advantage may be key to doing well tonight. (2) Thatll Work sees Melloy hand the lines to Noble and looks for results. (3) Noble Maximus could make his presence felt in here and looks to be in solid form.