by Ayers Ratliff, Northfield Park Publicity Department
Ayers Ratliff offers his picks for the $15,000 Pick-4 at Northfield Park on Feb. 14, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.
Northfield Park Pick-4, Races 8-11, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012
On Tuesday (Feb. 14), Northfield Park is again offering a $15,000 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: 9/569/129/346 = $27
Analysis:
Race 8: (9) Crown Heights came up short last time but gets the job done tonight.
Race 9: (5) Mr Sam appears to be rounding into better form and could be heard from tonight. (6) RUA Looker was a solid winner last time out but may have a harder time from post six. (9) Pinnochio looks to be a rock-solid competitor at this level and could get the job done again tonight.
Race 10: (1) Action Full Hall draws the pole and is one with a big chance in here. (2) Cam’s Golden Boy has been knocking at the door; knocks again and hops the door will open. (9) Columbia Art is razor sharp right now and has two wins in a row; could make it three straight tonight.
Race 11: (3) Rare Commodity finished second last start; could repeat a big performance. (4) Nathan dropped to this level last start but drew post eight; should do better from here. (6) Spidermonkey dropped to this level last start and finished second; could step-up tonight for the win.