Northfield Park has a 16-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)

3-Veranda Blue Chip (2-1)-Came off the bench, tried to wire the field and lost by a neck. That was the 1st race since 4-2 and was off 19 days from the 8-5 qualifier. Comes back in sequence tonight, should be tighter and better.
9-Shine On Susan (7-1)-Lost to a well-meant winner in last and Aaron Merriman picks the one above, so Chris Lems steers. Beaten 2/5 chalk has a shot to make amends if can stay close enough to the morning line choice. If so, could challenge down the lane and prevent the program favorite from capturing its 1st win at Nfld.

Race 12 (10:02 PM EDT)

3-Rocknstarletngrey (3/2)-Steps-up after drawing off by 4 lengths on an off-track. Not liking the short price with a 1-19 record this year. But this is a group that doesn't like to win and for the most part is a formless bunch. Chris Lems should have in play from start to finish.
6-Pams For Real (6-1)-Pam was a winner 2 and 3 back, then moved up to this level and drew post 7. Raced wide and there wasn't a lively pace to close into. Has won 3 of 7 at Nfld and is capable of better with a smoother trip.

Race 13 (10:24 PM EDT)

9-Girlfromrosedale A (6/5)-Came off the bench, drew post 7, and fell a half-length short. But was off for a month and didn't get an efficient trip. It was a good effort and comes back in sequence this time. Beaten even money chalk should have its way with this field despite starting from the 2nd tier.

Race 14 (10:46 PM EDT)

1-Sunonmybuns (4/5)-Left in a hurry from post 1 and went gate to wire. Paced the opening half in 55.4 all on its own. Should be a main player but this is a bit tougher. Merriman sticks, is difficult to leave off the ticket but will offer no value.
2-Mikado (9/2)-Raced really well in last, came 1st over and tackled Merriman on a 2/5 shot at the wire. Looked done inside the 1/16 pole and showed a lot of heart to get up in time. Like the one above steps-up, and this should be a test but is in sharp form. Might usually look for a reason to fade a winner of 2 straight facing better, but the price is right to take a swing and deserves respect.

$3 Late Pick 4

3,9/3,6/9/1,2
Total Bet=$24

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