by Ayers Ratliff, Northfield Park Publicity Department

Ayers Ratliff offers his picks for the $25,000 Pick-5 at Northfield Park on June 29, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.

Northfield Park Pick-5, Races 3-7, Friday, June 29, 2012

On Friday (June 29) Northfield Park is offering a $25,000 guaranteed Pick-5 pool which includes a carryover of $8,722.34. Northfield Park’s Pick-5 starts in race three and offers a 14 percent takeout rate (the lowest in harness racing).

$1 play: 13/123/1/236/5 = $18

Analysis:

Race 3: (1) Gale Storm has proven herself as a solid contender at this level of competition; the rail is a definite plus. (3) Shez Good Osborne has the ability to win in here if she is over whatever was ailing her in her last start at Scioto Downs.

Race 4: (1) Rock-N-Patty looks to be coming into better form and could definitely make her presence known from the rail. (2) I Love Being Right drops in class and looks to be one of the main contenders. (3) Dreamfair Frannie drops in class to the level of her last victory and looks for another victory tonight.

Race 5: (1) Moira’s Bliss is as solid as any at this level of competition and the inside advantage looks to make her tons the best.

Race 6: (2) Wildatthebeach looks to be in good form and looks to be right there at the wire. (3) Back Home Again is one of several who could do well in here. (6) Shady Attack draws into a softer division tonight and is one of several who could take this one.

Race 7: (5) Admirals Diamond just won at this level of competition and looks to repeat tonight.