by Al Cimaglia
April 13, 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)
3-Think Of Galaxies (5/2)-Doesn't have the resume of others. But competes, has been racing well and the post edge may make a winning difference.
7-Always Gonna B You (5-1)-Goes back and forth between Nfld and the Mea, and has been off since 3-20. Aaron Merriman sticks, the short rest may help and if ready could wire this crew. There is little doubt the pedal will be through the floorboard.
8-High Flyin' Filly (5-1)-Should be worth a play despite the post draw, does have good gate speed. Might be overlooked at the windows, Ronnie Wrenn could have swift pace to close into.
Race 12 (10:02 PM EST)
1-Lady Rita (2-1)-Got a 2-hole ride and finished 2nd in the 1st start off the bench since 11-1. Now lands in a picture taking spot as this field should be an easier challenge and draws the rail again.
5-Santastic Cruiser (9/2)-Has been in good form and now faces tougher. This will be test but could land in the pocket behind #1 and post a trip-out win.
Race 13 (10:24 PM EST)
5-Martaritaondarocks (5-1)-Probably needed the last start, stayed inside, and did finish well. Makes the 2nd start since shipping in from the Meadows and will look for an aggressive steer by Merriman.
7-The Magical Woman (9/2)-This mare has been overmatched in a number of races and now drops to a level to be competitive. Kurt Sugg has some gate speed to work with and it is 2nd time Lasix. This looks like a spot to shine at a square price.
Race 14 (10:46 PM EST)
3-Reckon I Will (9/5)-Has been trying but is still 0-12 this year. Needs a smooth trip and can get one from this post. Should top this bunch if brings its best to effort and gets a smooth trip.
$1.00 Late Pick 4
3,7,8/1,5/5,7/3
Total Bet=$12
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