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Al Cimaglia: Northfield Park Late Pick 4 Analysis | Saturday, March 8, 2025

by Al Cimaglia

March 8, 2025

Northfield Park has 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)

3-Queen's Castle (9-1)-Has been a winner against similar when starting from the inside. This will be a test but should be a large number. Chris Lems can work an efficient trip with this post draw.
4-Dry Creek Princess (9/2)-Was in against this kind two races back and finished 3rd. That start came from post 4, the one big difference now is there is a ++ driver change with Aaron Merriman at the controls. Won 4 back at this level and tonight's pilot was steering.
5-Magical Mistress (5/2)-Posted a win versus the $22,500 claimers 2 back and then was stuck with post 7 last week. Should get a better trip with this post draw and that makes the Kreiser trainee a main threat.

Race 12 (10:02 PM EST)

1-Adventureful Pete (5/2)-Comes off a break and lost all chance in last. But usual pilot Cory Kreiser was not driving that night, but he is this time. Fits and should be racing at the top of the stack throughout.
5-Tristar Carmen (2-1)-Comes off a judges scratch and should be a player if ready to go. Gets a positive driver change in Ronnie Wrenn. There are question marks, will be a short price and will still respect chances.

Race 13 (10:24 PM EST)

6-Be My Rose N (2-1)-The veteran was handled conservatively in the last 2 races which came after a judges scratch. Has been starting slowly and will look for the opposite here. Can get the top, and she could be tough to tackle.
9-A Delighful Act N (3-1)-This mare likes to race on the engine and could get a close-up seat off the gate following the rail horse. The post helps the price, and Merriman will look to get on the point sooner than later.

Race 14 (10:46 PM EST)

3-Blazin Flower (4-1)-Fits at this level, should offer a square price and has been trying hard. The key will be the trip, and if Tyler Angus can work a smooth journey, it could be picture time. but will use against a field without a standout.
7-Windy Cindy (3-1)-Stepped up to this level and raced well to finish 2nd. Merriman returns for a 2nd straight drive and could grind it out if doesn't blast out. Might be bet down and is only 2-26 at Nfld, but will use in a race without a standout.

$1.00 Late Pick 4

3,4,5/1,5/6,9/3,7
Total Bet=$24

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