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, and it will be my focus.

Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 11 (9:40 PM EDT)

1-Mikado (9/2)-Beat this kind going gate to wire on 11-2. Using with the inside draw and could get the top or a pocket ride behind the program chalk (3) and double up.
3-Dry Creek Regal (2-1)-It should be 1-3 or 3-1 going into the opening turn and Aaron Merriman knows how to muscle his way to the top. Beaten favorite has a chance to make amends tonight.
9-Princessbythesea (4-1)-Shouldn't get away too far from the leaders and might be overlooked. This 3-year-old wins its share, has 4 pictures in 12 Nfld starts, and is a threat with the right trip.

Race 12 (10:02 PM EDT)

1-Think Of Galaxies (2-1)-Fits with this company and Dan Noble gets the call. He posts 50% winners when teamed up with the Corey Kreiser barn. Likes to race on the point and that should be the plan here.
4-Two Pistol Annie (3-1)-Has only 1 win in 12 races on an-off track, so going to toss the last start. Knows how to beat this kind and if the fractions are lively Keith Kash should be rolling hard down the lane.

Race 13 (10:24 PM EDT)

8-Jillian B Miki (7-1)-Merriman has some gate speed to use but not sure blasting out to land on the engine is going to happen. Could get a decent seat and then rally off cover. Will rely on this pilot to work a winning trip and hopefully the morning line price holds up.
9-Saulsbrook Mabel (3-1)-Has the ability to win despite the post draw but needs a sharp steer by Justine Irvine. Might get a break and be able to follow one of the inside trio and get a close-up seat. Doesn't have to lead every step of the way to win. But has to be close to the leader turning for the wire and may need to come 1st over.

Race 14 (10:46 PM EDT)

2-Ali Sweet Cake (9/2)-Faded in last on a sloppy track to finish a beaten 2nd. Will look for better, missed a start before the last race and now comes back in sequence. Did race wide last time and a cozier trip is a good possibility.
6-Bean Town Girl (6-1)-This filly also faded down the lane in the slop in its last start. The price is right to take a swing and could beat this crew if the Schillaci 3-year-old is driven aggressively when the wings fold. Is only 1-18 on the year but that win came 2 back at Nfld, and many in this field have issues with taking pictures.

$1 Late Pick 4

1,3,9/1,4/,8,9/2,6
Total Bet=$24

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