by Ayers Ratliff, Northfield Park Publicity Department

Ayers Ratliff offers his picks for the $10,000 Pick-4 at Northfield Park on June 17, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.

Northfield Park Pick-4, races 8-11, Monday, June 17, 2013

On Monday (June 17), 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: 5/6/78/125 = $6

Analysis:

Race 8: (5) Mega Hall makes a second start for the Loney stable and has reason to improve.

Race 9: (6) Starlitestarbright drops out of open company and could score here.

Race 10: (7) Victory Is Coming broke Northfield track record in her most recent effort and looks to be solid again tonight. (8) Rehab Mountain has four wins in a row and looks to have the ability to overcome the outside post draw.

Race 11: (1) Western Truth draws the inside advantage and that advantage may be key to securing a victory tonight. (2) Delivered Rules is a classy veteran that has a big shot to do well in here. (5) Jordan Jeffrey was a winner last time out but is facing stiffer competition tonight.