by Ayers Ratliff, Northfield Park Publicity Department

Ayers Ratliff offers his picks for the $10,000 Pick-4 at Northfield Park on Jan. 9, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.

Northfield Park Pick-4, races 8-11, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013

On Wednesday (Jan. 9), 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: 5/26/24/59 = $8

Analysis:

Race 8: (5) Masteroftheclass is very sharp and just broke his lifetime mark; looks to win again tonight.

Race 9: (2) Most Fabulous has been getting great trips and could receive another good trip tonight. (6) LL’s Victory has been racing credibly despite bad post draws; does not draw great tonight but could still win.

Race 10: (2) Custom Made drops in class and has a big shot to get the job done. (4) Cladslastmpression just posted a win; faces tougher tonight but has a big shot to do well again.

Race 11: (5) Be Pacific looks to do well in here if he minds his manners. (9) Justa Little Crazy has won three of his last four races; looks to be victorious again.