To close the year and in search of some warmer weather, Pompano Park will be in the spotlight tonight. The feature rolls in Race 7, an Open Handicap Pace with an $11,000 purse. The 0.50 Pick 4 sequence begins in Race 5 and that will be my focus.

Saturday's Big M Pick 4 ticket did not connect but there was a $36 winner in the third leg, #8-Sovereign Banner N, who was part of the selections. The last leg was captured by #9-Endeavor, who was bet down from 15-1 to 2-1 and raced like his post time odds. The 0.50 combination of (3-8-8-9,10) paid $1,549.70.

Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 5
1-Goldstar Raider-Hennessey from the rail is hard to leave out but will need a top effort to take a picture.
2-F Twenty Two-Will use from here at 12-1 as could get top or get sucked around and beat this crew.
3-The Onlyest One-In a spot to get to the top without a lot of strain and if so could win at a square price.
4-Oh My Joepa-9-year-old comes off the bench for team Macdonald looking for 16th win of year and fits.

Race 6
3-Hot Art-Drops and gets an inside post draw and should be in the hunt.
4-Hillybilly-Program favorite is the one to beat on paper, but like #3 has been camera shy.
5-Sir Bradford-Won 1st start at PPk after being off 6 weeks, steps up but will respect chances.

Race 7
2-Drachan Hanover-2nd chalk is no lock but likes PPk, Hennessey's back and he gets along very well.
4-Fritzie Pic Up Man-2nd start after a scratch, fits with these and should be in the hunt.
5-Sir Mamo-Post will be a challenge but if gets the trip can make it 2 in a row at this class.

Race 8
2-Grande Seelster-Drops out of Opens to a spot to shine.
5-Mikado Blue Chip-Beaten favorite has been coming very close, will respect off recent form.
6-Mr Pearl-Drops for an overdue win and last was better. Positive driver change and could be rolling late.

0.50 Pick 4
1,2,3,4/3,4,5/2,4,5/2,5,6
Total Bet=$54

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Happy New Year!