by Ayers Ratliff, Northfield Park Publicity Department

Ayers Ratliff offers his picks for the $10,000 Pick-4 at Northfield Park on May 22, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.

Northfield Park Pick-4, races 8-11, Wednesday, May 22, 2013

On Wednesday (May 22), 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: 124/23/2369/45 = $48

Analysis:

Race 8: (1) Jordan Jeffrey draws into a race where several could win; this one draws the rail and gets Wrenn in the bike. (2) Flying Metro draws well tonight and has good gate speed; looks to be on the front or in the pocket. (4) Medoland Tess has a big shot to do well in here.

Race 9: (2) Master Wheels has been racing very well and looks to do well again tonight. (3) Petiti has been the runner-up five straight races; tries to open the door again tonight.

Race 10: (2) Believe In Strip has good gate speed and looks to make her presence felt tonight. (3) Majestic Duke had pace last time but lacked room; could win with a better trip tonight. (6) Kevin’s Lil Vixen raced well despite a terrible trip in her most recent race; looks to do well with better racing luck. (9) Bruisers Jet has two straight wins but is facing tougher competition tonight.

Race 11: (4) Moma Jean’s Crown has been on the ticket in all five of her most recent races and looks to do well again tonight. (5) Nowerland Coldcash has been the beaten favorite in both of his most recent races; may not disappoint tonight.