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Al Cimaglia: Northfield Park Late Pick 4 Analysis | Monday, December 22, 2025

by Al CImaglia

December 22, 2025

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 are based on a fast track.

Race 11 (9:40 PM EST)

1-TT's Magnum Force (6/5)-Comes off a weather scratch and recent form has been dull. Not loving the short price at all but will include with this post draw. Dan Noble should get an efficient trip, and if he pushes the button at the right time it could be picture time.
7-Mo Bay (7-1)-The Sam Schillaci entry can be in the hunt. Gets a new addition in Aaron Merriman and that could be the winning difference. There should be an honest pace, if so, the veteran could grind it out and pop at a nice price.

Race 12 (10:02 PM EST)

2-Tru N Lovely Honor (3-1)-Has the tactical speed to give the 3-year-old filly an edge. Noble will be out and rolling and could get on the point. But if not could win off a pocket ride as well and either way should have enough left to seal the deal down the lane.
8-The Toddfather (3-1)-Makes the 1st start for the Jason Shaw barn and this will be 1st time Merriman. Competitive gelding has hit the board in 14 of 19 this year and 5 of 6 at Nfld. Has the gate speed to get a good seat off the car. Also can stalk, then roll by down the lane and the post draw helps the price.

Race 13 (10:24 PM EST)

2-Be A Lucky Star (9/5)-Last week was hung the mile in the snow and still finished 3rd losing by 1-length. The short price is tough to swallow because has gotten camera shy this year (22-2-3-2). But has been tossing hints and is a major player with a smooth trip versus this bunch.
9-Bullvillespandemic (25-1)-Greg Grismore drives and trains and this will be the 3rd start for this outfit. The post draw is an issue but fits with this crew and just qualified to get into the Series with its earnings. The faster they go the better and could be in the mix if gets a good seat around the 1st turn, and with a sharp drive.

Race 14 (10:46 PM EST)

1-Mister Marvalous (3-1)-Comes off a big win leaving from the 2nd tier and fighting through a wide trip. Does good work racing near the top of the stack and could get a more efficient journey tonight.
4-Shrimp And Grits (7/5)-Beat the $8k claimers in the fall at Nfld and won its last race going gate to wire versus the $6K claimers. Comes back against the same kind and is a logical play at a tiny price.

$1 Late Pick 4

1,7/2,8/2,9/1,4
Total Bet=$16

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