by Al Cimaglia
July 13, 2025
Northfield Park has a 15-race card, with the $1.00 Late Pick 4 starting 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)
1-Gentleman's Club (3-1)-Comes off a win at PcD and now draws the rail with Aaron Merriman between the pipes. Could be tough to beat with this pilot dictating the pace and was used more than once in the last win.
3-When Is Parade (9/2)-Drew off for a win at the Mea and went the back half in a crisp 55.2 to win at 8/5. Should be a player if doesn't have an issue with the turns.
6-Captain's Dance (7/2)-Won its debut on 7-2 and has an edge over overs with a race on this oval. Showed enough gate speed to get a pocket ride. Worked for a cozy trip and made the most of it, so will respect chances and might be overlooked.
Race 12 (10:02 PM EDT)
3-Legacy Affair (7-1)-Raced wide from post 7 in last and cashed a small check. Gets needed post relief and has a recent win versus this kind. Justin Irvine can get a good early seat and shouldn't be double bubbled tonight.
4-Irreisistible Son (8-1)-Caught a cozy trip last time to beat straight Open company at 30-1. Wins by getting sucked around or by coming off cover and either of those trips could happen here at a solid price.
5-Caviar Gold (2-1)-This 6-year-old likes to win taking 20 pictures in 71 starts, and has won 3 of 9 at Nfld. Was put away after a 4-23 race at MVR and qualified at Dela in 154.3 on 6-24 drawing off by over 22 lengths. Should be a main player if doesn't need a start.
Race 13 (10:24 PM EDT)
2-Johnny Sack (8/5)-Took the month of June off and put in a good qualifier on 7-3 at Nfld. Then went gate to wire in a Fair race and appears to be ready considering the company. This is a soft spot, Ronnie Wrenn takes the lines and has won 4 of 8 races at Nfld.
5-Bechers Brook A (5-1)-Rolled off against the NW2500 and made it look easy. This level will be a test, but Chris Page should have in play when the wings fold. Could land in the pocket behind the chalk and the price is right to use.
Race 14 (10:46 PM EDT)
4-Alta Engen A (2-1)-The class and post relief the Kreiser trainee gets tonight could be the winning difference. Dan Noble steers and there shouldn't be an issue taking charge when the wings fold. It looks like this race will need to go through the veteran.
7-Rocknthroad (7/2)-Has won 6 of 10 starts at Nfld and is best served by getting a top of the stack seat. Ronnie Wrenn could be aggressive and try to land in the pocket behind the chalk. If so, chances for an upset increase.
$1 Late Pick 4
1,3,6/3,4,5/2,5/4,7
Total Bet=$36
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