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Al Cimaglia: Northfield Park Late Pick 4 Analysis | Saturday, March 23, 2024

by Al Cimaglia

March 23, 2024

Northfield Park has a 15-race card 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 a fast track.

Race 11 (9:40 PM EST)

2-Osceola Hanover (5/2)-Did good work at Nfld over the years (25-5-5-5) but recent form hasn't been anything to get excited about. Probably needs a suck-around trip to win and with this post draw that could happen.
4-Rockin Requiem (9/2)-Took the long way around in last and the trip didn't end well. Makes the 2nd straight start at this class and could land on the point. Should be in play to book a win and knows her way to the Nfld winner's circle (71-16-7-5).
6-Sea Rose (5-1)-Needs a trip to take a picture and will get a new set of hands in Billy Davis Jr. Gets post relief, comes back in sequence and this could be GO time.

Race 12 (10:02 PM EST)

4-Great Guns (5/2)-Beaten chalk was just okay in his 1st start in town. Will look for an aggressive drive and it wouldn't be a shock if Chris Lems tries to wire the field. Could make amends and be a better price tonight than 6/5.
6-Coffee N' Donats (3-1)-Fits but winning has been a big problem this year 0-9. This time, gets a ++ driver change in Ronnie Wrenn and that could be enough to seal the deal for a picture.

Race 13 (10:24 PM EST)

1-How About Murph (6-1)-Finished 2nd in the 1st start off the bench for new connections. Romped by 17 lengths before being put away on 2-15. Seems like there was an issue and last week tried to go gate to wire in the slop. Could be overlooked and will take a swing with Luke Hanners from the rail.
2-Hill Of A Night (5/2)-This mare with Aaron Merriman at the controls will probably be bet down. Could win by open lengths or not hit the board. Need to use but can't trust.

Race 14 (10:46 PM EST)

1-Anne Bonney N (2-1)-Raced well coming off the bench on 3-16. Not loving the short price as the veteran mare bumps up. But will respect as there isn't much depth to this group. Can't leave off the ticket, Davis Jr has the gate speed to control the mile or at least get a pocket ride.
2-Carmen N The Devil (6-1)-Will look for another price from the Looney barn as this gal finally draws inside which should help. Has won 8 of 32 at Nfld and could cash the top check with a sharp steer.
5-Bad Tigress (4-1)-The 9-year-old wins about as often as the seasons change. But gets Wrenn for the 2nd straight time and put in a decent try in the 1st race back in town. Should offer a fair price and will rely on favorable trip.

$1 Late Pick 4

2,4,6/4,6/1,2/1,2,5
Total Bet=$36

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