Northfield Park begins the week with a 15-race card. The $1.00 Late Pick 4 starts 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)

1-Grantmeawish (7/2)-Landing on the rail could very well make a winning difference in the 2nd start since shipping in from MVR. Aaron Merriman has the gate speed to use to protect his post and should be a main player.
4-Mull Of Kintyre (5/2)-Was used hard into a 26.2 opening quarter to land on the point, and the trip took its toll in last. Justin Irvine may be content working a pocket ride behind #1 and take his chances down the lane.

Race 12 (10:02 PM EST)

5-Southwind Amazon (7/2)-Got on the point last week against better but didn't hold on down the lane. Drops down 2 levels to face the same kind as its last win on 4-23. Irvine could get the top and not look back to post its 3rd win in 10 starts this year for the 14-year-old.

Race 13 (10:24 PM EST)

5-Elver Hanover (5/2)-The Burke trainee gets some needed class relief and should be a player if Ronnie Wrenn works a smooth trip. This veteran knows how to burn money but may have met a beatable field if ready for a top try.
7-American Fling (4-1)-This Meadows shipper lost as an odds-on choice in its last race on 5-4. The beaten 3/2 chalk was Merriman's choice and a couple of weeks off may help the cause. Could take a picture in its return to Nfld. Has the gate speed to land on the point and could be tough to tackle.

Race 14 (10:46 PM EST)

4-Club Scene (5/2)-Faces better but should be able to dance with this kind. Drew off by over 10 lengths on 5-14 and comes right back. Gets a positive driver change with Wrenn taking the lines and draws well. The Schillaci entry is in a spot to double up and with a smooth steer that looks like a strong possibility.

$4.00 Late Pick 4

1,4/5/5,7/4
Total Bet=$16

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