by Al CImaglia
January 17, 2026
Northfield Park has a 15-race card, and the $1.00 Late Pick 4 starts 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 EST)
3-Tiffany Blue (3-1)-This mare is way overdue for a picture and can tease you. Does need the right set up and trip but from this post should get a smooth journey. Will use in case Lilly Grace Hill is tired of posing and isn't engaged.
5-Lilly Grace Hill (1/1)-The winning plan here is to go gate to wire. Basically, that was the case in the last 3 races and on 1-10 did beat this kind. Dan Noble will drive this gal like the best and the race should go through her.
Race 12 (10:02 Pm EST)
5-Luckystair (5/2)-Received a nice steer by Aaron Merriman last time and won from the 7-hole in the slop. Raced against this kind again 2 back and finished 3rd losing by only a neck. This is a logical play that will likely go off at a smaller price than the morning line.
7-Ponda Model (15-1)-Was used early to get the lead on a sloppy track and faded badly to finish a beaten 7th. Has raced on an off track in the last 3 starts and its record on a wet surface is (9-0-2-0). Went off at 3/5 last week and at this price is a use, especially on a dry track.
Race 13 (10:24 PM EDT)
1-Da Magic Me Me (4-1)-Won for the 9th time in 32 races on an off-track and made it look easy going gate to wire. Left from post 1 last week and faces similar. Should be in play off the gate, will need its best to get the job done, and would add points on an off-track.
9-Polk Salad Annie (5/2)-Has been stuck with outside draws in the last 2 against better. Drops to a more competitive level, this is first-time Noble and could be sitting on a big try.
Race 14 (10:46 PM EST)
4-Saty Salty (6/5)-Drew off by 4-lengths in a Series Final leaving from post 3 and making every call a winning one. Joined the Renae Loney barn on 11-23 and looks like a different horse. Hit the board in 5 of 6 starts, with 2 wins and came 2nd in 2 other races all with tonight's pilot Dan Noble at the controls. Shouldn't have any trouble taking control when the wings fold and can post another win at a tiny price.
$2 Late Pick 4
3,5/5,7/1,9/4
Total Bet=$16
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