Northfield Park has a big 16-race card scheduled. 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-Tell The Dream (9/2)-Steps up after a gate to wire score and draws well. Has cashed a check versus this kind and this isn't a deep a field. Justin Irvine could land on the point or in the pocket and will respect chances to beat better.
6-Beautiful Lather (9/2)-This 4-year-old mare takes an ambitious jump up in class after scoring a gate to wire win. The Stacey Currie-Marc St. Louis combo posts 28% winners together. Could be overlooked and will use against a suspect group.
7-Girlfromrosedale A (2/1)-This is the logical play, should be bet down and Aaron Merriman is at the controls. There are many reasons to circle this choice including doing good work at Nfld (7-5-0-0). But comes off a sick scratch, has been off almost a month, and draws outside. Using but can't fully trust.

Race 12 (10:02 PM EDT)

2-Pretty Lil Penny (2-1)-Beat up on 3-year-olds in last and from the inside should be a main player versus older here. Got on the engine last time and never looked back, and the same plan could be followed again.
3-Rose Run Arch (5-1)-Has 2 wins in 13 races at Nfld but has finished 2nd a lot, as in 7 times. Has broken stride in 2 of the last 4 but now gets the services of Chris Page. Should offer a square price and could be a player if minds its manners.
9-Sir Cactus Jax (12-1)-Price shot raced gamely last time to get nosed out, and left from post 9. Irvine landed a decent early seat and was in striking range at the halfway mark. Went off at 7-1 in last, should be another nice price and could connect on a 2nd tier win this time.

Race 13 (10:24 PM EDT)

2-Rockabillycockshut (5-1)-The Roegner trainee drops, and Travis Smith picks up another live drive. This pilot came 2nd versus similar the last time he sat behind the 6-year-old mare. Drops to a spot to shine and won 2 back going gate to wire against this type.
3-First Of Her Name (7/2)-Steps up after drawing off by 7 lengths in the 1st start for the Bill Rhoades barn. This will be a test but comes back in sequence and Merriman sticks.
6-Lazin On The Beach (6-1)-This will be the 3rd start in the Todd Smith barn. Comes off a 3d place finish versus this company and beat easier 2 back. Braiden Rhoades connects with 43% winners in 37 races for this barn. Has gate speed, may look to blast out and could pop at a price with a smooth journey.

Race 14 (10:46 PM EDT)

1-Shine On Susan (7/5)-Comes off a bumpy trip against the same kind leaving from the 2nd tier and finished a badly beaten 4th. Comes back in sequence this time and most important Merriman will be at the controls. With the ++ driver change and drawing the 1-hole, there shouldn't be any excuses. Has only 1 win this year and has had trouble finishing off a mile since being scratched sick on 6-21. But, Merriman should get the top easily, then be able to rate the mile and take an overdue picture with the Virgil Morgan Jr. mare.

$1 Late Pick 4

5,6,7/2,3,9/2,3,6/1
Total Bet=$27

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