Northfield Park has a 15-race card to begin 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 EDT)

5-Makin Some Noise (5-1)-The last trip was tough, worked hard in the opening quarter and couldn't advance down the lane. Comes back in sequence, has the tactical speed to get a jump on this field and the price is right to take a swing.
7-Liteningonthebeach (5/2)-Comes off a gate to wire score at Mea and Aaron Merriman has options from this post. Could leave hard and land no worse than in the pocket. If not, could catch the leader down the lane, and need to use either way.

Race 12 (10:02 PM EDT)

1-Dojea Rock (2-1)-The conditioner Mark Headworth steered in last and now Merriman gets the nod. Not liking the short price but does draw the rail. This 9-year-old is not 0-13 by coincidence but may not be pressured and could steal a quarter or two. Will use and hope for others with value.
3-Hilltop Image (5/2)-Recent form has been dull, but ships back from MVR and lands in a spot to wake up. Will respect chances from the inside and drew off by over 4 lengths the last time versus this kind.
9-Battle Strong (9-1)-Merriman will leave from the rail and Kurt Sugg should be following close behind. Needs some luck and a sharp steer but could offer a nice return. Can provide some value and might get a suck-around trip.

Race 13 (10:24 PM EDT)

1-Beachchip Hanover (3-1)-Gets needed post relief and did win at this level on 3-2. Merriman is between the pipes and that will likely make for a smaller price.
3-Cool Man Dude (5/2)-Lost last after trying to go gate to wire. Worked to get the top and really didn't get a breather. Overall, a big effort, and if races back to similar, should be tough to tackle.

Race 14 (10:46 PM EDT)

2-Greatest Ending (2-1)-Could be the best against this bunch and draws well because a lack of gate speed is an issue. Needs a good trip to take a picture and AMac can work a smooth journey.
7-Dragthechipsmyway (7/2)-The Burke barn has been clicking, and this veteran was hung the mile, so had an excuse last time. Chris Page is at the controls, could be a player and the trip has to be better.

$1.00 Late Pick 4

5,7/1,3,9/1,3/2,7
Total Bet=$24

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