Northfield Park begins the week with a 15-race card. The $1.00 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 11. The sequence has a $10,000 guaranteed pool with a low 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-G A Speed Expert (9/5)-The Jason Irwin 4-year-old made its Nfld debut last week and DH'd for 2nd. Left from post 6 and was double bubbled into the opening turn and that might have cost the win. It won't be 5/2 this week but should be better with a race on the oval. Aaron Merriman will blast out, but this time meets a field without much gate speed. Should get the top without burning much gas and can reward backers at a small price.

Race 12 (10:02 PM EDT)

6-Warrawee Yang (9/2)-Started from post 7 in last and that trip didn't work. Then 2 back left from post 6 and was hung in the opening quarter and that trip took its toll. This is the 2nd start here in sequence, has won 6 of 22 races this year, and could be sitting on a big try.
7-Kildare King (9/2)-Beat this kind 2 back and then was hung the mile leaving from post 8. Actually, has had post 8 in 3 of the last 4 races and now gets a bit of post relief. Starts outside of the only one that could out-leave this veteran but will rely on Merriman to work a winning trip.
9-Legacy Affair (5/2)-Ships back from Scioto and lands at a level where the 4-year-old mare has excelled. Has taken 5 pictures in 16 starts and has won 3 times against this kind since the end of June. The price on the 4-year-old mare would be much smaller with a choice post draw. Needs to get a decent early seat and #2 and #3 should show early speed. With a smooth trip, is more than capable of cashing the top check.

Race 13 (10:24 PM EDT)

6-Ideal Funding N (2-1)-This 7-year-old is having a very nice 2025, winning 5 out of 16 starts and took a picture in its Nfld debut last week. Got on the engine, didn't look back with Merriman between the pipes, and was claimed by the Adam Short barn. That outfit has preformed well over the last 30 days, posting 27% winner and Merriman sticks. This looks like a spot to immediately reward the new connections.

Race 14 (10:46 PM EDT)

7-Winter Soldier (3-1)-The Stable.ca bought this 4-year-old in a private purchase at the beginning of August. So far it looks like a sharp buy and now drops to face similar to its win on 8-25. Beat the NW8000 in his debut, then lost by a neck after stepping up to face Open Handicap company. Has shown enough gate speed to get a close-up seat and if AMac provides a sharp steer it could be picture time.
9-Magical Journey (12-1)-Should fit with this crew and the morning line price is right to take a swing. The question is whether Chris Lems can get away into a decent seat from the 2nd tier. The 2 starting on the inside have some gate speed and could help the cause if they provide a path when the wings fold.

$3 Late Pick 4

5/6,7,9/6/7,9
Total Bet=$18

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