by Ayers Ratliff, Northfield Park Publicity Department
Ayers Ratliff offers his picks for the $15,000 Pick-4 at Northfield Park on March 12, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.
Northfield Park Pick-4, Races 8-11, Monday, March 12, 2012
On Monday, March 12, Northfield Park will be offering a $15,000 guaranteed pool in the Pick-4. The Pick-4 has a reduced takeout rate of just 14 percent (the lowest in harness racing) and starts in the eighth race.
$1 play: 4/4/15/49 = $4
Analysis:
Race 8: (4) Columbia Art has four wins in a row; looks to make it five straight tonight.
Race 9: (4) Captain Korki dropped to this class last start and won, but was disqualified; looks to win again tonight.
Race 10: (1) Up Front Carl has been knocking at the door; looks to open it tonight. (5) Dandy Dick dropped to this level last week, draws into an easier division tonight.
Race 11: (4) Chang Dynasty drops in class and may be able to edge out #9. (9) Expresso Forte. It does not seem right that this horse is in NW200, but he is not in the best of forms.