by Ayers Ratliff, Northfield Park Publicity Department
Ayers Ratliff offers his picks for the $15,000 Pick-4 at Northfield Park on August 28, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.
Northfield Park Pick-4, Races 8-11, Tuesday, August 28, 2012
On Tuesday (August 28), Northfield Park will be offering a $15,000 guaranteed pool in the Pick-4. The Pick-4 has a reduced takeout rate of just 14 percent (the lowest in harness racing) and starts in the eighth race.
$1 play: 46/45/19/3 = $8
Analysis:
Race 8: (4) Lightening Red was the runner-up last start and could post a similar performance tonight. (6) Korry M was a winner at the Wellington Fair and looks to repeat here in Cleveland.
Race 9: (4) Minnie Spur has been racing well enough to think she will do well again after stepping up in class. (5) Lady Rev drops in class and looks to score a win.
Race 10: (1) Southwind Rah Rah leaves Scioto Downs and should find the competition in Northfield more to her liking. (9) Fox Valley Windy sees Melloy hand the lines to Noble and look for results.
Race 11: (3) Quiet Judy dominated in her last effort and looks to score again tonight.