Northfield Park has a 14-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-Birdie Said (3-1)-Rolled home by 7 lengths at Mea and the Burke trainee should fit with these. Aaron Merriman gets the nod and when he combines with the Burke barn they post 33% wins. Willing to take a swing there won't be an issue with the turns in its Nfld debut.
4-Love That Smile (3/2)-Has cashed 3rd place checks versus better and now takes a meaningful drop. Dan Noble sticks and should be a main player at a small price.

Race 12 (10:02 PM EST)

1-Evelyna Itis (9/2)-Got on the engine and the lights were on and the siren was blowing. Opened up by 4 lengths, then the tank ran dry and finished 2nd by a neck. Should get an easy lead and Braiden Rhoades could ration the speed better.
3-Plays Pro (3-1)-Went wide near the 3/4's pole and then made the field look like it was standing still. Drew off by 5 lengths and paid off at a solid 5-1. Not seeing that price tonight but will respect chances of doubling up.

Race 13 (10:24 PM EST)

4-Not That Hilary (8/5)-Shipped in from Yonkers and beat this kind in 2 straight races by a combined 15 1/2 lengths. Gets a choice post draw, Merriman steers again, and should be on the point shortly after the wings fold. The 8/5 morning line doesn't seem as likely as a 3-peat.

Race 14 (10:46 PM EST)

3-Ball Diamond (6-1)-Camera shy mare could be facing a beatable field and should get an efficient trip. Won from this post against this kind, drops to face the same and will respect chances of taking another picture.
5-Rock Me Cristal (4-1)-Merriman steered 2 back and came 2nd against this company leaving from post 5. Stepped up in the last start and the water was too deep. Merriman returns here, and this time he should look to get the top, but a 2-hole trip could be good enough for a win.
6-Justabitofcharm (9-1)-Going to fade Noble on the 9/5 choice and look for a price. This mare won 2 back against the same and then was hung the mile. Justin Irving knows the veteran, could come off cover and roll by if in striking range turning for the wire.

$2 Late Pick 4

3,4/1,3/4/3,5,6
Total Bet=$24

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