by Ayers Ratliff, Northfield Park Publicity Department
Ayers Ratliff offers his picks for the $15,000 Pick-4 at Northfield Park on Sept. 4, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.
Northfield Park Pick-4, Races 8-11, Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012
On Tuesday (Sept. 4), Northfield Park will be offering a $15,000 guaranteed pool in the Pick-4. The Pick-4 has a reduced takeout rate of just 14 percent (the lowest in harness racing) and starts in the eighth race.
$1 play: 68/23/2/124 = $12
Analysis:
Race 8: (6) Fionas Finale moves to Ohio and may flourish with the break in class. (8) Veer Left appears to have no luck drawing post positions but has a ton of speed.
Race 9: (2) Lucca’s Revenge has good gate speed and looks to be the trotter to catch. (3) Muscle Sprouts draws much better and looks to score a victory.
Race 10: (2) Lotto Ticket seems to love this racetrack and looks to score yet again.
Race 11: (1) Race Track Cruiser draws the inside advantage and that advantage may be key to doing well tonight. (2) Global Dragon makes a second start back and has every reason to improve. (4) Mister Micah takes a huge drop in class and looks to enjoy the break.