Northfield Park has a big 15-race card with the feature coming in Race 11, the Carl Milstein Memorial Pace with a $300,000 purse. The standout Bythemissal makes an appearance in the Myron Charna President's Pace that rolls in Race 10. My focus will be on the $1.00 Pick 3 sequence that starts in Race 9.

Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 9 (8:56 PM EST)

1-It's Academic (7/5)-This Burke trainee has won 4 straight, the last three wins were big money stakes. Has won 6 of 9 in 2023 and has posted 3 wins in 7 starts here. Has been racing at another level compared to the others in this field.

Race 10 (9:18 PM ET)

2-Odds On Shaggy (10-1)-The Virgil Morgan trainee doesn't have the resume of a couple of horses in this field. But the 5-year-old has hit the board in 8 of 9 with 2 pictures, should be a price and has good gate speed. My thinking is Tyler Smith can leave and land on top until the Missal arrives on the scene. Could get a 2-hole ride, offer some juice for the gimmicks, and maybe do better than just hit the board if the chalk has a bumpy journey.
8-Bythemissal (2-1)-Comes off a sharp win in the Sam McKee from the 9-hole. Can leave as fast as the gate car and unless it's a bumpy journey to land on the point it should be picture time. The Burke trainee is for 2 for 2 at Nfld and is looking to post its 5th win in 6 tries this year.

Race 11-Milstein Memorial Pace (9:40 PM ET)

3-Captain Batboy (6-1)-Has good gate speed and performs well on smaller ovals. Jordan Stratton could get a good early seat and has a tactical advantage over others. Should offer a square price and could be sitting on a big try in the 3rd start since a sick scratch.
4-Redwood Hanover (5/2)-The Anthony Beatin pupil does good work at Wbsb and has been in the hunt finishing 2nd in 3 starts at the Meadows this year. Has enough gate speed to be put in play off the gate and should be racing near the top of the stack. On the downside, this is the first start at Nfld and might be over bet.
6-Goldin Greatness (10-1)-Big Apple invader will need a hot pace and a sharp steer. David Miller can handle the trip and the fraction should be lively, so it's best not to sleep on this price shot. Drew off by over 6 lengths in 151.2 at YR on 7-13 and has won 2 straight. Willing to take a swing at the morning line price and could provide a nice return in the gimmicks.

$1.00 Pick 3

1/2,8/3,4,6
Total Bet=$6

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