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)

5-Alta Engen A (2-1)-This will be the 1st race for the Brian Tatham barn, and they are a smaller outfit that wins at a 38% clip off a claim. The 9-year-old only has raced at Nfld 12 times and comes off an even effort. Does have 3 wins and beat the $30k claimers here in July. Aaron Merriman gets the call, and he has 1 win in 2 drives for this trainer. Came back quickly in last, only 4 days between starts. Now returns in a typical rotation and should be out and rolling. Has a post edge on #6, the 9/5 choice and that could be the winning difference.

Race 12 (10:02 PM EDT)

1-Winter Soldier (5/2)-Came a close 2nd against this kind then dropped and wired the NW8000 from the 7-hole. Is in sharp form, and AMac will have the 4-year-old racing at the top of the stack.
2-Legacy Affair (3-1)-Has beaten this kind not long ago and will need to race to with the leaders to accomplish the same again. Justin Irvine should be no worse than in the pocket with this post draw and looks like a main player.
8-Kildare King (4-1)-The Chris Beaver entry has hit the board in of 8 of 11 at Nfld with 2 wins and can beat this kind. Tried to go gate to wire in last, was used hard early on and faded down the lane. Now starts further outside, so wouldn't want a short price. But will use, because can take some air and should be a fair price.

Race 13 (10:24 PM EDT)

3-Kate-N-Aidan (5/2)-There is a significant difference between NW2500 and NW1500. The 4-year-old now drops to the level where a picture could happen. Aaron Merriman takes the lines, and this will be "go" time.
9-Casino Director (12-1)-Looking for a price and landed on a veteran that almost pulled off an upset from the 2nd tier back in June. Lost by a neck that night at a big number. Stayed inside, got an efficient trip, and passed a few down the lane. Looking for similar trip and faces a softer field.

Race 14 (10:46 PM EDT)

1-Sizzling Sonata (6-1)-The 8-year-old is only 1 for 58 in the last 2 years but the lone win came 4 back at Nfld. Raced better in last to finish 3rd at 45-1. Won't be that large of a price but should offer a juicy return and will be closer to the top when the wings fold tonight.
4-Hey Dude (5/2)-Has two second place finishes on its Nfld resume and comes back in sequence. Doesn't work here often, raced well last week, and is in good form. Got the pocket but was behind a longshot who quit at the top of the lane and that made things more difficult. Could get a smoother trip this time.
6-South Bar Kevin (7/2)-Shipped in from Mea and had a good try from the 9-hole to cash a 4th place check. Draws better, Ronnie Wrenn sticks, and comes back in sequence. Should improve in the 2nd start on this oval.

$1 Late Pick 4

6/1,2,8/3,9/1,4,6
Total Bet=$18

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