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 14% takeout, and it will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 11 (9:50 PM EDT)

1-Thornbush Hanover (9/2)-The Schillaci veteran shouldn't be overlooked. Drops, draws the rail, and Aaron Merriman is at the controls. Could beat this bunch and if not will make it interesting.
3-Coop A Loop (8-1)-Posted a win on 4-27, then bumped up a few levels and raced evenly in the slop. Drops to the level just above the last win and should get a cozy trip with this post draw.
5-Jim Blue (7/2)-Jim knows how to beat this kind and does well racing on the point or close by. Kody Massey should be aggressive when the wings fold. Has taken 5 pictures in 17 starts at Nfld and can be a main player if brings a top effort.

Race 12 (10:13 PM EDT)

3-Vibrent Kally (3/2)-Recent form has been dull and not liking the short price. If the 9-year-old drew outside my instinct would be to fade. But that isn't the case, and Ronnie Wrenn drives for the 2nd straight time. Will respect and hope for others with some value.
7-Jumping Jillybean (15-1)-Raced in the slop, was hung the mile versus this kind and will toss the start. Before that, got a suck-around trip, and finished an even 2nd in the 1st race since 8-11. This will be the 3rd start off the bench and has the gate speed to be forwardly placed. Not sure the morning line odds hold up but should offer a solid price.
9-Live And Let Di (3-1)-Came up short in the 2nd start off the bench on a sloppy track. Tried to go gate to wire and left from the rail. One move type needs a ground saving trip, and could get one if finds a decent seat off the gate.

Race 13 (10:36 PM EDT)

7-Night Shadow (3-1)-Raced big in last, worked hard to get the top and almost wired this kind. Starts from the same post which is inside of my other choice below. Should be an interesting race but the Burke trainee is too consistent to dismiss. If the opening quarter goes smoothly Wrenn might be able to rate the mile and take a picture.
8-Liteningonthebeach (5-1)-Winner of 2 straight usually tries to go gate to wire but rallied from the backfield in the slop last week. Merriman will likely leave and is a threat to keep the streak going if close to the lead turning for the wire.

Race 14 (10:59 PM EDT)

6-Highland Mowgli (5/2)-Almost dropped and popped last week leaving from post 7. Takes another drop in class here, and should be going hard off the gate. Wrenn has options and this looks like a beatable field. Probably won't offer much value but should have its way with this crew if dialed on high.

$1 Late Pick 4

1,3,5/3,7,9/7,8/6
Total Bet=$18

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