Ratliff’s Picks: Dec. 19 Nfld
December 19, 2012,by Ayers Ratliff, Northfield Park Publicity Department
Ayers Ratliff offers his picks for the $10,000 Pick-4 at Northfield Park on Dec. 19, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.
Northfield Park Pick-4, Races 8-11, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012
On Wednesday (Dec. 19), 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: 235/36/13/1 = $12
Analysis:
Race 8: (2) Dr Jacks Shack and Aaron seem to get along well and the pair is reunited tonight. (3) Dragon A Harley just posted a runner-up performance in this class and could repeat that performance here. (5) Lease On Jodine just missed in his most recent effort; may not miss tonight.
Race 9: (3) Fantasy Character faces considerably easier competition tonight and could score. (6) Histerio just paced an impressive mile and will do well again with a repeat of that mile.
Race 10: (1) Winchesters Hero has consecutive victories and could score a threepeat tonight. (3) West River Tex has the ability to be prominently placed on the ticket.
Race 11: (1) Artistic Dreamer draws the inside advantage and that advantage may be the key to a victory tonight.