by Ayers Ratliff, Northfield Park Publicity Department

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

Northfield Park Pick-4, races 8-11, Monday, June 10, 2013

On Monday (June 10), 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: 27/12/129/47 = $24

Analysis:

Race 8: (2) Corporate Sharrrk looks to do well in his Cleveland debut. (7) Mega Hall moves to the Loney stable and that has been a winning move for many.

Race 9: (1) Oak Ridge Boy draws the inside advantage and that advantage may be key to posting a victory tonight. (2) VIP shows tons of early speed and looks to land on the front or in the pocket.

Race 10: (1) Jumpin Jack J just finished second at this level of competition and could post a similar effort again tonight. (2) Category Six tired in the stretch in his most recent effort; looks to last tonight. (9) Mcjagger should get a good trip from the second tier and could do well in his Cleveland debut.

Race 11: (4) Northern Attack also has two straight wins but is facing much tougher tonight. (7) Jenna’s Dream has two straight wins and looks for a threepeat tonight.