by Ayers Ratliff, Northfield Park Publicity Department

Ayers Ratliff offers his picks for the $10,000 Pick-4 at Northfield Park on Nov. 16, part of the USTA Strategic Wagering Program.

Northfield Park Pick-4, Races 8-11, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011

On Wednesday (Nov. 16), Northfield Park is again offering a $10,000 guaranteed Pick-4 pool. Northfield Park’s Pick-4 starts in race eight and offers a 14 percent takeout rate (the lowest in harness racing).

$1 play: 13/39/2/129 = $12

Analysis:

Race 8: (1) Run Tim Run has the good inside post and may be the key to his credible finish here. (3) Pandora’s Gambit. Noble returns to the bike; Noble can return him to the winner’s circle.

Race 9: (3) Butler Bulldog tries to make his Cleveland debut a winning one. (9) Pathway Dot Com drops in class and should get a good trip from the second tier.

Race 10: (2) Pop Art K came to Cleveland last week, got the outside, was interfered with, parked-out and was behind a gapper; look for a better outcome tonight.

Race 11: (1) Australian Stock has earned more than the rest of the field combined; has the good inside advantage, too. (2) Contech appears to be in very good from. (9) Chuzzle just missed in her last start and has a credible chance here.