Ratliff’s Picks: May 21 Nfld
May 21, 2012,by Ayers Ratliff, Northfield Park Publicity Department
Ayers Ratliff offers his picks for the $15,000 Pick-4 at Northfield Park on May 21, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.
Northfield Park Pick-4, Races 8-11, Monday, May 21, 2012
On Monday, May 21, 2012 Northfield Park will be offering a $15,000 guaranteed pool in the Pick-4. The Pick-4 has a reduced take-out rate of just 14% (the lowest in harness racing) and starts in the eighth race.
$1 Play: 15/123/14/46 = $24.00
Analysis:
Race 8: (1) Fortune Sailor – Draws the inside advantage and that advantage could be key to doing well in here. (5) Annie’s Master – Pfister hands the lined to Smith and looks for results.
Race 9: (1) Ron Jeremy – Has been feeling well and looks to be in front tonight. (2) RD Rustler – Has been rounding into better from and could do well again. (3) Rella On Attack – Draws well and could get a decent trip; could be there with his best effort.
Race 10: (1) Im Gettin Mad – Has won two in a row with the trainer driving; Page is a plus. (4) Smooth Sailor – Drops in class and looks to be one of the main contenders.
Race 11: (4) Tidewater Tomcat – Was a winner the last time he came to Northfield; could be very tough. (6) Richie The Clown – Has won two in a row; looks to threepeat here.