Northfield Park has a 15-race program with the $1.00 Late Pick 4 starting in Race 11. The sequence has a $10,000 guaranteed pool with a low 14% takeout, and it will be my focus.

Comments and selections below are based on an off track.

Race 11

4-Old Town Road (2-1)-The 5-year-old shouldn't mind an off track and the weather forecasts call for a rain/snow mix at the time of this writing. Lems is on #6 so Wrenn gets the assignment and there is little gate speed inside so an aggressive steer could be the plan.
7-Back In My Day (5/2)-Competes well at this level, this post will be a challenge but should be forwardly placed. Could be there at the wire with a sharp steer and has won 2 of 7 on an off track.

Race 12

2-Never Say Uncle (9/2)-Lems takes over for Merriman so the price should be a bit better and has the gate speed to land near the top of the stack. Took a picture on 3-7 at this level and has won 3 of 15 on an off track.
6-INXS (5/2)-Should fit nicely with this crew, gets a positive driver change as Wrenn will do the steering and makes its 4th straight start at Nfld. Could be a player with a good trip and has hit the board in 8 of 15 with 2 wins on an off track.
9-X O X O (4-1)-Burns a lot of money and normally my lean is away from this Rhoades trainee. Could follow the 2 off the gate and land in a good early seat. Might finally connect for a win with the right trip and shouldn't be an odds-on choice.

Race 13

1-Beach Forecast (9/5)-Short price and there are some questions marks as this 5-year-old makes its Nfld debut. Does have the gate speed to protect the rail and knows how to win. Winner of 8-31 last year should be a player if takes to the track.
4-Te Amo Blue Chip (2-1)-Steps up but has beaten better than this here in December. Myers could gun out and look to land on the point. Chances for a picture go up if on the lead at the top of the last turn or in the 2 hole.

Race 14

3-J C Onthebeach (4-1)-Has been on the shelf since 2-28 and tuned up with a nice qualifier on 4-20. Paced the back half in .57 and has won 12 of 60 on a wet surface. Should offer a fair price and can battle here if this 13-year-old fires hot off the bench.
9-He Can Fly N (9/5)-Comes off 2 even efforts versus better and had post 7 in both races. Drops to a soft spot and won the last time in at this level on 3-9. Drew off by almost 5 lengths but that was from post 3 not post 9.

$1.00 Late Pick 4

4,7/2,6,9/1,4/3,9
Total Bet=$24

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