Northfield Park begins the week with a 16-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-My Red Sea (7/5)-The 5-year-old has a solid resume and should have her way with this field at a tiny price. Wasn't one of the top pacers at Yonkers but cashed small checks in the Borgata Pacing Series and has been doing well on 5/8's tracks in Ohio. The last time at Nfld came 2nd in a Distaff with a $75k purse in early June. Since then, has been battling Open company and tonight drops to meet a beatable field.

Race 12 (10:13 PM EDT)

2-Lisa Lefteye (8-1)-Drew off by over 2 lengths last week and should fit well with this crew with the inside draw. Went gate to wire last time and that same plan could be used here. Has been good at Nfld (5-1-1-2) and should be racing at the top or close to it. The 4-year-old is well worth a swing at anything close to the program price.
8-Athleta (8-1)-Started in the 2nd tier and broke stride last week at 8/5. Was in the same race as the one above and now gets a positive driver change as Aaron Merriman gets the nod. If the contest has a lively pace this mare could tackle the leader down the lane at a solid number.
9-Vel Sharp Looking (3-1)-Will toss the last race, took the long way around leaving from post 7. Tonight, it will be 3rd start for the Schillaci barn and this is the 3rd race since shipping in from Stga. This post draw could work, the 2 horses on the inside should be leaving. If Luke Ebersole works a cozy trip and stays close to the leader it could be picture time at a fair price.

Race 13 (10:36 PM EDT)

1-Queen of Fear (4/5)-Here is the only 3-year-old in the race and will be a small payout. Normally that could be a play against angle, but this is different. Lands in an advantageous condition and has only 3 wins but has banked over $169,000. Draws the rail and its favorite route is to get on the point and not look back. Unless it is simply an off night, or somehow the trip is really bumpy, this should be the winner.

Race 14 (10:59 PM EDT)

2-Premier Fine Wine (15-1)-Will fade the rail horse at 1/1 who hasn't race in over a month, and look for some value to make this ticket worthwhile. Chris Lems takes the lines and could get an efficient journey. Looks like a trip-out possibility at a big price.
5-Feree Fiero (6-1)-Draws well, Kurt Sugg returns after a 1-race absence and this is the 3rd race in town. Has the gate speed to get a close-up seat and should be in the mix down the lane at a square price.
9-She's Real (3-1)-The post makes the price and if John Ciocca gets away off the car with a decent seat this 3-year-old could cash the top check. Likes to race near the top of the stack and could get there.

$2.00 Late Pick 4

1/2,8,9/1/2,5,9
Total Bet=$18

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