by Ayers Ratliff, Northfield Park Publicity Department
Ayres Ratliff offers his picks for the $10,000 Pick-4 at Northfield Park on Nov. 29, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program. Northfield Park Pick-4, Races 8-11, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011 On Tuesday (Nov. 29), 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: 456/19/34/37 = $24 Analysis: Race 8: (4) Hillcrest Crystal gets the slight call over many others in this highly competitive race. (5) Scandalous looks to have the ability to go to the engine and stay there. (6) Lady Of The Dragon is one of many who have a chance to be there. Race 9: (1) One Day Wonder has the pole and has good gate speed; could receive a nice trip. (9) Swing Anna Cash should receive a better trip than she ever has since coming to Cleveland. Race 10: (4) Docdor Harvey won this class in his last start and has another credible chance in here. (3) Baywood Flash tries to make his Northfield debut a winning one. Race 11: (3) Paint Wheel won this class last start but may not have as good of a back-half to close into tonight. (7) Make Me Late swung four-wide last race and still finished second; can win here if she is able to save some ground.