Northfield Park begins the week with a 15-race card. The $1.00 Late Pick with a $10,000 guaranteed pool plus a low 12% takeout starts in Race 11, and it will be my focus.

Comments and selection below are based on a fast track.

Race 11 (9:40 PM EST)

6-American Fling (5/2)-The 4-year-old got on the engine at Yonkers facing better and faded down the lane to finish 3rd. Ships in, lands in a more comfortable spot and has a nose for the wire at Nfld. Has posted 4 win and 3 second place finishes in 16 races on this oval.
7-Sumomentsomwhere A (7/2)-Ships in from the Meadows and the Burke entry has the gate speed to be forwardly placed. Should enjoy the company, has won against better at YR, and has posted 1 win in 2 starts on the Hilltop.

Race 12 (10:02 PM EST)

3-MJ'S Valiant Tom (5/2)-This is a race devoid of form and any short price is tough to swallow. Does have Ronnie Wrenn between the pipes and that doesn't hurt. This pilot has one good move to use and needs to push the button at the right time.
7-Illuminatingsunset (10-1)-Started from the same post last time versus this kind and took the long way around. Did cash a 3rd place check and was off 19 days between starts. Needs the right trip but the price should be right to use.
9-Impressive View (4-1)-Had no shot in last leaving from post 8 and was hung the mile. Will look for Eric Miller to land in a decent seat off the gate and to not attract much betting interest. Will rely on improvement in the 3rd start on Lasix and there is no one to fear in this field.

Race 13 (10:24 PM EST)

2-Bernie (5/2)-Bernie has been on the shelf since 4-21 but did qualify with 2 sharp efforts here in September. This will be only the 12th start for this 8-year-old this year, so there have been issues. Could have his way with this group if dialed on high.
3-One Last Laugh (5-1)-Camera shy Schillaci entry does better when racing near the top of the stack. Aaron Merriman should land with the leaders off the gate and a pocket ride could lead to a picture.
8-Saulsbrook Genesis (4-1)-The post makes the price no doubt and makes this a much bigger challenge. Wrenn should have the pedal through the floorboard when the wings fold. Could be hard to beat if lands on the point without burning too much gas.

Race 14 (10:46 PM EST)

4-Nadia Seelster (4-1)-This mare has only 1 win in the last 30 starts and the picture came on 9-14 at Nfld. Will string along, doesn't meet a salty group, and looks like a double up possibility.
5-Ati Beach Youto It (3-1)-Makes the 2nd start for the Bill Rhoades barn and showed improvement in last. The 0-20 record is cause for pause but no one likes to win in this field. Comes right back, Merriman sticks, tries Lasix for the 2nd time and looks like a player at a short price.

$1.00 Late Pick 4

6,7/3,7,9/2,3,8/4,5
Total Bet=$36

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