by Al Cimaglia
April 29, 2023
Northfield Park has a 15-race program, and the $1.00 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 11. The sequence has a low 14% takeout, and it will be my focus.
Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.
Race 11
4-Mystical Virgin (5-1)-Finished ahead of the one below last time and has done well since bumping up to this class. This could be night to seal the deal and Sugg can work an effective trip.
6-Dudes Sweet Bet (7/2)-Has been in fine form and got the best of #4 on 4-15 with a gate to wire score. Looking for the same game plan to be used and it could lead to another picture.
Race 12
4-Adorebella (5/2)-Gets some needed class relief, comes back in sequence and this veteran has won 26 of 79 at Nfld. Expecting Myers to get the top either off the gate or early in the mile and not look back.
Race 13
2-Face The Shadows (7/2)-Comes off a nice win on a sloppy track last week and should fit well with this crew. Sherman can use this post draw to an advantage and should be racing near the top of the stack.
5-The Dragon Queen (4-1)-Makes the 3rd start off the bench, Myers steers and he had a close 2nd place finish at Nfld last summer. This race could set up for a grinder that is in striking range as the pace could be lively.
Race 14
3-Hereslooknatyou N (3-1)-The driver change to Davis Jr. should help and will toss the last start on a sloppy track from post 7. Should be better here and tried a new plan 2 back and almost lasted on the engine. Expecting an aggressive steer.
6-Official Treasurer (20-1)-Was in too deep in last and now drops to a more competitive level. Looked good 2 and 3 back and this is an interesting price shot. Stahl has some gate speed to use and could surprise with a sharp steer if this 10-year-old is dialed on high.
$1.00 Late Pick 4
4,6/4/2,5/3,6
Total Bet=$8
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