by Al Cimaglia
October 2, 2022
Northfield Park has a 15-race card ready to go with the first post coming at 6:00 PM EST. The $1.00 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 11. The sequence has a $10,000 guaranteed pool, and it will be my focus.
Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.
Race 11
4-Herecomscharlie B (7/2)-The sequence starts with an amateur driver's race and they are a special challenge. This 5-year-old shows some heart, and the trainer is between the pipes. Should be forwardly placed and could offer a fair price.
6-Holton (4-1)-This 5-year-old has hit the board in 2 of 3 at Nfld and has taken one picture. Will fade the program chalk (6), this guy can pass foes and likes to compete. Looks like a player if Oldford can provide a good steer.
7-Its A Horse (3-1)-Kreiser trainee comes off a judge's scratch and hasn't seen action since 9-11. Was claimed for $15k after winning 3 straight in August and has enough gate speed to get a decent early seat. Looks like a contender despite the outside post, if the 9-year-old is ready for a big try.
Race 12
2-Between I N U (6/5)-Winner of 3 straight with the last 2 coming after being claimed by the Kreiser barn. Won on a sloppy track in its NFLD debut on 9-25 and faces $30k claimers once again. Appears to be a cut above the rest and should be a winner with a smooth trip.
Race 13
1-Just Toyin With Ya (7/2)-Made every call a winning one on a sloppy track last week. Steps-up but should fare well versus this crew. Could get the jump on the field leaving from the rail and end up in the pocket behind #8.
2-Executive Dash N (12-1)-This price shot has been facing better after losing by a neck versus this kind 3 starts back. Has enough gate speed to race near the lead and could trip out at a large price with a sharp steer. Has won 23 of 78 Nfld starts.
8-Odds On Shaggy (3-1)-Has been facing tougher and is the leading money maker in the field for 2022. Could be the one to beat but this post draw doesn't help, and recent form has been so-so. Has good early speed, is fast and will trust Ronnie Wrenn to do his part.
Race 14
1-Heidi's Heart (3-1)-Raced well versus Open company on a sloppy track and cashed a 3rd place check. Now drops to the level of the previous race which resulted in a win. Not sure if starting from the rail will help but likes to race near the top of the stack. Should be a major player and probably at a better price than the one below.
3-Light Blue Movers (9/5)-Maybe Merriman thought he had more horse last week. He pulled out of 3rd near the 3/8 pole in a 6-horse field and was hung the mile. Seems to find a way to fall short but does drop, and this looks like a spot to take a picture.
$1.00 Late Pick 4
4,6,7/2/1,2,8/1,3
Total Bet=$18
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