by Ayers Ratliff, Northfield Park Publicity Department
Ayers Ratliff offers his picks for the $10,000 Pick-4 at Northfield Park on Sept. 21, part of the USTA Strategic Wagering Program. Northfield Park Pick-4, Races 8-11, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011 On Wednesday (September 21), Northfield Park will again offer a $10,000 guaranteed pool in the Pick-4. The Pick-4 has a reduced take-out rate of just 14 percent (the lowest in harness racing) and starts in race eight. Monday’s posted ticket hit, but returned a mere $42.60, therefore none of us are going on a vacation on our winnings! $1 play: 2/25/1239/13 = $16 Race 8: (2) Cam’s Golden Boy finds himself in a made-to-order bunch and should work out a win. Race 9: (2) Can’t Fence Me In has shown consistent improvement; recent addition of Lasix adds further reason to improve. (5) One Day Wonder. Tonight’s card looks to provide Harris with a successful evening. Race 10: (1) Guile’s Boy has the inside advantage in a wide-open race. (2) Thatll Work is a must-play on the exotics; has a chance to win it all. (3) Up Front Northern. Competitive race, this one gets my slight “top call.” (9) J D’s Turismo was used hard last time being first-up; has a better chance with a better trip. Race 11: (1) Medoland Tess was involved in a heated battle last start and never really quit; would have won with a better drive. (3) Legal Option has been racing in Indiana and will find Ohio foes more to his liking. Rideout barn is always dangerous.