by Ayers Ratliff, Northfield Park Publicity Department

Ayers Ratliff offers his picks for the $10,000 Pick-4 at Northfield Park on March 20, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.

Northfield Park Pick-4, races 8-11, Wednesday, March 20, 2013

On Wedesday (March 20), 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: 24/35/124/123 = $36

Analysis:

Race 8: (2) Sander has been the winner in two of his last three races and could score again tonight. (4) Doowrah Double starts off of two straight victories and looks to do well again here.

Race 9: (3) Timbogo made a break last time and still placed second; could win with clear sailing. (5) Iknowwhatboyslike has been getting some bad trips and is another who could do well with a clear trip.

Race 10: (1) Power Everywhere draws the inside advantage and that advantage may be key to doing well tonight. (2) Megaforce Hall has the ability to be prominently placed on the ticket. (4) Handnlcbgetwithit could be victorious in her Cleveland debut.

Race 11: (1) La’sent has three straight runner-up performances and could post a similar effort tonight. (2) Homestead Kjell was the winner in his most recent effort and could repeat tonight. (3) Awsome Andrea was the winner last start but may be facing tougher tonight.