Tonight, Northfield Park has a 15-race program that includes an Open Handicap Trot plus an Open Pace. 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

2-Grantmeawish (2-1)-This 8-year-old makes a rare Nfld start and is a perfect 2-2 here. Has faded down the lane in the last 2 races at MVR but could get the point and not look back. Should fit well, and shows good speed on the smaller oval. Beat cheaper here on 9-18 by >7 lengths and is Wrenn's choice over #3.
3-Record Machine (9-1)-Steps up after finishing 2nd and couldn't get the lead racing 1st over. Should be in line for a more efficient trip this time. Will offer a price and with this post draw could win with a pocket ride.
6-Almanac (9/2)-Came 2nd to Southwind Amazon last time and was compromised after landing 4th off the gate. Merriman should have the pedal down this time. Last week, it looked like he had a lot left at the 3/4 pole and could not get out. Needs a trip, but best to beware.

Race 12

5-Music Is Art (4-1)-Using the 2 droppers who couldn't stack up to Southwind Amazon last time. This 13-year-old is a player with this post draw if dialed on high. Could get a good seat off the gate and land behind the one below.
8-Odds On Osiris (2-1)-Tried from the 9-hole but could not catch a well rated, well-meant winner in last. Could be the one to beat, has the back class and speed to win from the 8-hole but recent form has been dull. That said, still should be a major threat as long as Wrenn provides a smooth trip.

Race 13

3-Makin Some Noise (2-1)-Will use despite breaking stride at times, and the short price. MVR shipper has done well here
(9-6-1-0). Comes back in sequence and has the gate speed to make every call a winning one.
5-Zanetti (5-1)-Needs to race near the top of the stack to be most effective. Merriman should work that plan and could land in the 2-hole behind the one above.
9-Bettor Than Spring (5/2)-Has taken pictures at this class and drawing into the 2nd tier may help the price. Davis Jr could land in a good seat as there is gate speed on the rail. This was his choice over #1.

Race 14

4-Fly Charlie Fly (5-1)-Sugg takes the lines on this 5-year-old who had a pair of even efforts against straight Open company. Drops to a more comfortable level and should be in striking range turning for the wire. Charley has hit the board in over half of his Nfld starts (54-11-11-6) and could be sitting on a big try.
6-Elliot Moose (7-1)-Looking for a price shot and will use this Rhoades entry who comes off a gate to wire score versus cheaper. This is a bigger test but Merriman has some gate speed to use and we may not have seen the best from this 5-year-old.

$1.00 Late Pick 4

2,3,6/5,8/3,5,9/4,6
Total Bet=$36

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