by Ayers Ratliff, Northfield Park Publicity Department
Ayres Ratliff offers his picks for the $10,000 Pick-4 at Northfield Park on Dec. 6, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program. Northfield Park Pick-4, Races 8-11, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 On Tuesday (Dec. 6), Northfield Park is again offering a $10,000 guaranteed 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 123/26/146/29 = $36 Analysis: Race 8: (1) Blue Rock Joe has the inside advantage and tactical gate speed. (2) Koko In Flight. Rideout has this one razor sharp and looks to have a chance to get three in a row. (3) Charmed Beauty has the ability to win here but is in suspect form. Race 9: (2) Legacy Chip goes to the Angus barn; Angus has had success with her in the past. (6) Lossofmemory. Eidens looks to have this trotter in good shape and looks to be able to handle the jump in class. Race 10: (1) Redneck Romeo has the rail and that could play key to doing well in here. (4) Sparks Of Gold drops in class and may be able to pick up the win. (6) Blue My Mind looks to be a solid contender at this level of competition. Race 11: (2) Make Me Late has had some bad trips since coming to Cleveland; should be able to work out a good trip here. (9) Back Home Again works out a good trip from the second tier.