by Al Cimaglia
July 21, 2024
Northfield Park has a 16-race card to kick-off the week. The $1.00 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 11. The sequence has a $10,000 guaranteed pool with a 14% takeout, and it will be my focus.
Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.
Race 11 (9:40 PM EST)
4-Pants On Fire (5/2)-Using the Brian Brown 3-year-old and will look to beat the 8/5 program chalk #5-Swingtown. Comes off 2 sharp efforts and draws better tonight. The Brown-Wrenn combo has posted 24% winners. The Catch The Fire colt could add some value to what could be a chalky sequence.
Race 12 (10:02 PM EST)
5-Saulsbrook Genesis (5/2)-The Burke trainee has hit the board in 12 of 15 and has taken 4 pictures at Nfld. Gets some post relief and can dance with this kind.
6-Liteningonthebeach (4-1)-Bounces back and forth between the Meadows and here. Has a gate speed advantage over others and Aaron Merriman should be blasting out when the wings fold. Could be tough to tackle if gets the top without burning much gas.
Race 13 (10:24 PM EST)
1-Spiritshappyending (8-1)-Stayed inside at ScD and was used a couple of times. Had a bumpy journey and still cashed a 2nd place check. This will be 2nd time for Lasix, will look for a smooth trip and a chance to pop at a price.
4-Fabio Hanover (4-1)-This another Brown entry who has looked good so far hitting the board in all 3 races with one picture. Wrenn steers and should be in play early in the mile.
5-Rick Wink (2-1)-This Burke pupil is looking for its 3rd straight. This colt appears to be versatile and looks like the one to beat if takes to the new oval.
Race 14 (10:46 PM EST)
2-No More Sweets (3-1)-Has been a bridesmaid versus this kind in the last 2 starts. Likes to race on the point and shouldn't have an issue getting there unlike last the last start. Could get the jump on this field and be tough to tackle. This race looks like it will need to go through the 2nd morning line choice.
$4.00 Late Pick 4
4/5,6/1,4,5/2
Total Bet=$24
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